Plant Controller

Who are we? XNRGY Climate Solutions is a leading North American provider of sustainable design and state-of-the-art manufacturing of custom air handling and liquid cooling systems. The company is experiencing hypergrowth and will grow 2-3x in each of the next several years as it becomes a billion dollar plus company. XNRGY recently completed an over subscribed B round of funding that will enable its expansion (a round lead by a Blackrock company). With decades of experience in thermal management solutions engineering and manufacturing, XNRGY is uniquely qualified to deliver innovative and energy-efficient solutions that meet the specific needs of a wide range of industries, including hyperscale and modular data centers, healthcare facilities, pharmaceutical labs, semiconductor clean rooms, EV battery manufacturers and life sciences facilities. Position: Reporting to the finance leadership team, this role will support financial operations and partner closely with plant leadership to drive operational performance, cost management, and financial reporting for the Mesa manufacturing facility. This highly visible role will work cross-functionally with operations and executive leadership to support the company’s rapid growth and value-creation initiatives in the data center and climate solutions industry.   An overview of your responsibilities: - Oversee plant-level accounting activities, including monitoring production data inputs, work order closures, and financial transactions within the ERP system. Identify and address discrepancies while ensuring compliance with internal controls and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). - Manage cost accounting processes, including bill of materials (BOM) oversight, standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting. Ensure product costing accurately reflects production operations and conduct regular audits to validate accuracy. - Support monthly financial close activities, including variance analysis against forecasts and prior periods. Develop and maintain cost and operational reports that provide actionable insights to improve plant performance. - Serve as a key financial partner to plant leadership and operations teams, providing analysis and guidance on labor costs, material usage, manufacturing overhead, distribution costs, and inventory levels. - Develop and maintain performance scorecards and key performance indicators to track operational and financial performance. Monitor the progress of cost-saving initiatives and identify areas for operational improvement. - Support CapEx planning and investment analysis, providing financial modeling and recommendations to support capacity expansion and operational improvements. - Ensure the integrity of physical inventory and reported results, investigate discrepancies between physical and book inventory, and monitor excess or obsolete inventory. - Help establish and improve financial processes at the plant level, including forecasting, costing systems, budgeting processes, and reporting tools to enhance financial visibility and operational decision-making. - Participate in daily production meetings and collaborate closely with operations leadership to identify cost drivers, production challenges, and opportunities for efficiency improvements.   What you'll need, among other things! - Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. - CPA designation required. - 5–10 years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment. - Experience supporting financial operations in a high-growth or large-scale organization is considered an asset. - Strong knowledge of cost accounting practices, including standard costing, variance analysis, inventory accounting, and financial close processes. - Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and financial reporting tools. - Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable business insights. - Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders. - Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. - High attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy and internal controls.   Why choose XNRGY! · Competitive salary with STIP (short term bonus incentive plan). · Medical and dental insurance. · 401 K. · Employee Assistance Program. · A dynamic team, open to change to bring its color. · Modern state of the art facility with Industry 4.0 technology in Mesa, Arizona. · Being part of a green industry transformation. · Fast-growing dynamic environment where entrepreneurial spirit is recognized. · Inclusive and diversity-friendly environment. · Career advancement: XNRGY promotes internal promotion. At XNRGY Climate Systems, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are essential to driving innovation and achieving success. We welcome individuals who share our passion for sustainability and who are eager to contribute to a more positive environmental future. Are you ready to join our driven team? Join a company that values courage, community, climate, customer, and coherence. Be part of carving our footprint and joining a winning team!