Controller - Operations Finance Manager

Cummins • Troy, MI

23h

About The Position

We are looking for a talented Controller - Operations Finance Manager to join our Finance team of Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems (CDBS) in Troy, MI. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: Drive Business Insight: Apply deep understanding of the business and marketplace to guide decisions that advance organizational goals and strengthen long term performance. Communicate with Clarity: Deliver clear, tailored communication across diverse audiences to ensure alignment, understanding, and effective execution. Develop Talent: Coach and grow team members by aligning their strengths and aspirations with organizational needs, building a stronger and more capable workforce. Direct Work Strategically: Provide clear direction, delegate effectively, and remove barriers so teams can deliver high quality results efficiently. Ensure Accountability: Establish clear expectations and hold yourself and others accountable for meeting commitments and achieving outcomes. Navigate Conflict Constructively: Address conflict with composure and fairness, minimizing disruption while strengthening relationships and team cohesion. Plan and Align Priorities: Organize, sequence, and prioritize work to ensure resources and efforts are aligned with strategic objectives. Adapt to Situational Demands: Adjust your approach and leadership style in real time to meet the needs of evolving situations, diverse stakeholders, and shifting business conditions.

Requirements

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Accountant or similar certification required.
• Significant experience required, including managerial and budgetary experience in a small operations manufacturing or distribution center environment.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnership: The ability to operate as a core member of the leadership team—shaping business strategies, influencing decisions with financial insight, and supporting new business development to drive key performance metrics.
• Expert Financial Stewardship: Deep capability in accounting practices, financial reporting, forecasting, and regulatory compliance to ensure data integrity, strong controls, and accurate, timely financial communication across the entity.
• Operational and Performance Leadership: Skill in optimizing processes, improving cost efficiency, managing capital and working capital, and partnering with business leaders to drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and profitable growth.
• People Leadership and Talent Development: The capacity to coach, mentor, and develop finance staff; assign work effectively; provide meaningful feedback; and build a high performing team aligned to organizational goals
• Partner with CDBS Purchasing team to achieve annual material performance targets with robust analysis and reporting, and supporting all purchasing Appropriation Requests
• Create material forecast for all North America plants and communicate monthly financial results for material to finance and purchasing leadership
• Track pass-through tariffs and support tariff mitigation strategies and tracking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees