Controller

Are you a hands-on manufacturing finance leader who thrives in fast-paced operational environments? Do you enjoy partnering with plant leadership to drive profitability, improve processes, and influence business strategy?

Join Wilo and support two growing operations within the Wilo Region Americas organization — American-Marsh Pumps and QuantumFlo.

We are seeking a strategic and operationally focused Controller to lead financial operations, manufacturing accounting, reporting, controls, forecasting, and business partnership initiatives across both facilities. This role is highly visible within the organization and serves as a key partner to Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership. 

What You’ll Do

Financial Leadership & Business Partnership

• Lead all accounting and financial reporting activities for AMP and QuantumFlo operations 
• Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with accuracy and timeliness 
• Prepare executive-level financial reporting packages, dashboards, variance analysis, and operational KPI reporting 
• Support strategic planning through budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial analysis 
• Partner directly with plant leadership to improve operational performance and profitability 
• Present financial results, trends, risks, and opportunities to executive leadership  

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

• Lead all plant accounting and manufacturing finance activities, including: 
  • Inventory valuation 
  • Standard costing 
  • Manufacturing variances 
  • Labor and overhead analysis 
  • Margin analysis 
  • Cycle counts and inventory controls 
• Develop financial visibility into quoting, production efficiency, inventory management, and product costing 
• Support ERP optimization and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations 
• Monitor working capital performance, inventory turns, and cash flow initiatives  

Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, company policies, and audit requirements 
• Coordinate internal and external audits 
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and process documentation 
• Support operational transformation, process improvements, and business integration initiatives 
• Drive a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement  

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required 
• MBA, CPA, or CMA strongly preferred 
• 7–10 years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience in a manufacturing environment 
• Strong background in: 
  • Manufacturing accounting 
  • Cost accounting 
  • Inventory management 
  • Forecasting and budgeting 
  • Financial analysis 
  • ERP systems 
• Multi-site manufacturing experience preferred 
• SAP experience strongly preferred  

Preferred Competencies

• Manufacturing KPI development and reporting 
• Lean manufacturing finance support 
• Standard costing methodologies 
• Inventory control and cycle count management 
• Acquisition integration support 
• Cross-functional leadership 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to translate financial data into operational insight and business decisions  

Why Join Wilo?

Wilo USA LLC is a subsidiary of Wilo SE, headquartered in Dortmund, Germany. Wilo is a global leader in pumps and pump systems for heating, cooling, water supply, sewage, and drainage applications.

At Wilo, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a collaborative manufacturing environment where operational partnership, innovation, and continuous improvement are highly valued.

Our Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• Life and Critical Illness Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• 401(k) with company match 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• 19 Days PTO 
• 10 Paid Holidays 
• 6 Sick Days 

Additional Information

• Pay Range: Commensurate with experience 
• Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this position 
• Relocation Assistance: Not available for this position 
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States 

Wilo USA LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

 Wilo USA LLC
Location: Collierville, TN (On-Site)
Department: Administration / Finance
Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt
Travel: 10%–15%
Reports To: Corporate Controller