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Plant Controller

Snap-on

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Milwaukee, WI · Posted September 25, 2026

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  • SOX

About the job

Overview

Who We Are:

As part of the Snap-on Tools team, you'll be joining an extraordinary company that has been the industry standard for over 105 years! People know Snap-on for the quality of our products, but we know that it is the passion and character of our people that make our company a global leader. With our diverse talents and deep pride in the Snap-on family of brands, we drive innovation and create value. We work hard together. We grow together. We are one Snap-on team.

Working With Snap-on has Benefits!

Company-paid benefits include:

Basic dental, Basic life, Basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage

Short term and long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program

Business travel accident insurance

Other health education programs including smoking cessation, annual wellness screening and seasonal flu shot

Market competitive compensation

Bonus, incentives depending on position and level

Base pay progression through lateral & promotional development on both managerial and technical career paths

Paid time off, vacation and paid holidays

Tuition Assistance Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan – annual optional enrollment period

Retirement programs including 401(k) Plan with matching employer contributions

Position Summary :

Responsible for the performance of all accounting, reporting, cycle counting, SOX compliance, and financial planning & analysis activities. Work with management to identify and implement RCI opportunities to improve plant financial performance. Manage payroll activities to ensure proper payment of wages, adherence to all policies. Manage a staff of 2 to 8 employees.

Responsibilities

Ensure all daily accounting operations are running properly

Close financial month timely and accurately

Provide clear and accurate daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly plant financial performance reporting

Ensure financial account reconciliations are completed accurately and timely

Present balance sheet and account reconciliations during quarterly accounting reviews

Ensure SOX compliance throughout plant organization

Run inventory cycle count program to ensure compliance with accuracy and completeness requirements

Perform both formalized and adhoc financial analysis to support the business

Work with management to identify, implement, and track RCI opportunities to improve plant financial performance

Develop and track adherence to annual, quarterly, and monthly financial forecasts

Direct payroll activities to ensure proper calculation of wages, deductions & taxes, including the timely distribution of payroll checks/advises. Ensure adherence to contractual agreements and payroll policies.

Ensure the integrity of product standard costs. Update as required by company guidance.

Direct any special assignments required to enhance plant performance.

Qualifications

B.S. or B.A. undergraduate degree required with a finance and/or accounting specialization.

5 to 7 years work practical financial work experience required

CPA and/or MBA preferred

Computer skills with knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office software.

Sound knowledge and understanding of general accounting, cost accounting, purchasing, and payroll policies and procedures.

Demonstrated skills in operation planning and cost reduction.

A comprehensive understanding and knowledge of a standard cost system and the corresponding budgeting process.

Excellent analytical and investigative skills. Proficient in verbal and written communications.

Individual characteristics should include: hard working, team oriented, flexible, and organized