Are you an **Accounting or Finance professional** who is passionate about helping businesses achieve their financial potential and looking for an opportunity to grow your career? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! I'm Ben Arnold and I lead Accounting & Finance for Emerson’s Appleton Group business unit. As a North America Operations Controller, you'll be part of our North America accounting/finance team, working with operational leadership to prioritize and align operational initiatives to support the achievement of Appleton’s objectives. This opportunity is based in Appleton Group’s Global HQ in **Rosemont, IL** with the **flexibility to work remotely** up to one day a week. **In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:** + Supervise the development and alignment of our production and financial plans for our six North America manufacturing/operation centers + Develop financial analyses to isolate price, inflation and mix impacts on each operation to better assess underlying operating performance + Coordinate capital planning for our manufacturing and procurement operations + Prepare financial analyses including NPV and IRR evaluations to help management prioritize investments across our global business + Own the operational planning process by working with plant and operations management in the development of cost improvement initiatives over the 1-4 year planning horizon + Work with engineering management to integrate engineering cost improvement programs into operations financial plans + Support period financial close through variance analyses, standard cost reviews and analysis, account reconciliations and transactional reviews + Provide Appleton management with financial commentary regarding operational performance vs forecasts and prior years + Provide financial and analytical support to Appleton leadership and Emerson staff as and when required **Who You Are:** Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Interpreting and applying key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Crafting and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the outstanding needs of different audiences. Using compelling arguments to gain the support and dedication of others **For This Role, You Will Need:** + A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field of study. + Relevant years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment commensurate with the level of this position. + Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications + Travel up to 20% to US Sites and Mexico + Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future **Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:** + +10 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment + Experience with Oracle ERP + CMA Certification **Our Culture & Commitment to You:** At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that phenomenal ideas come from great teams. Our dedication to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during the annual merit review process. The total target comp range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role. **Work Authorization:** Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible. \#LI-PL1 **WHY EMERSON** **Our Commitment to Our People** At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration. We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor. At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together. **Work Authorization** Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. **Equal Opportunity Employer** Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. **Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation** If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com . **ABOUT EMERSON** Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability. With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety. We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go! **No calls or agencies please.** **Requisition ID** : 25019537 Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.