Plant Controller - Indianapolis, IN

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Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures. Plant Controller – Indianapolis, IN We are looking for a motivated, highly skilled, strategic, and empowered financial leader to collaborate and support the Exits General Manager, providing insightful financial analysis, forecasting, and driving forward-looking strategic decision making within the business unit. You will be a key contributor to the overall success of the organization by leveraging your financial expertise and business acumen to influence critical decisions and drive financial performance. This role requires collaboration across a matrixed organization partnering with Operations, Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, among other groups. This role will also serve on the leadership team of the Indianapolis Ops location and have controllership over the site. This leader must possess strong accounting, financial analysis, internal control, planning, and reporting skills as well as excellent communication and problem-solving skills. What You Will Do: Strategic Business Partnership: Collaborate closely with the Exits General Manager and SBU Leadership Team to understand the business unit’s goals, objectives, and challenges Partner and drive business results with cross-functional leadership teams, providing financial expertise in strategic planning discussions Act as a trusted advisor, providing financial insights and recommendations to drive effective decision making and enhance business performance Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of business drivers and identify opportunities for financial optimization Evaluate strategic initiatives and investment opportunities, providing financial analysis and recommendations to support decision making Participate in M&A activities impacting the BU, including financial and operational due diligence, integration planning and post-merger implementation to ensure seamless value capture and alignment with strategic objectives. Financial Planning and Analysis: Lead the forecasting and planning processes – Long-Range Plan (LRP), Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Forecasts, and Risks & Opportunities (R&O) – for the business unit, working closely with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data and assumptions Responsible for P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow for the Exits Conduct thorough financial analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to improve financial performance of the business Continued analysis of business results, along with market trends, to make recommendations to the SBU GM in support of strategic initiatives Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Establish and monitor key financial and operational performance metrics to assess the health and progress of the SBU Provide regular and ad-hoc reports to senior management, highlighting financial results, variances, and actionable insights Identify and execute improvements and digital/lean transformation opportunities in financial processes Accountable for month-end close process and lead Day +3 monthly performance review calls Responsibilities include ensuring that monthly financial statements are compliant with U.S. GAAP Maintain strong internal controls in accordance with GAAP, FICAPs, and SOX Talent Management: Lead and develop a team of 2 finance professionals, fostering a high-performance culture and providing mentorship and guidance Create a collaborative and engaging team environment for your direct reports Identify opportunities for professional growth and development for team members, promoting a continuous learning environment What You Need to Succeed: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required 7+ years of experience in the finance function of a manufacturing environment Strong leadership, presentation skills, and ability to explain and communicate financial results to management in an understandable and actionable format for decision-making purposes Strong computer and analytical skills We will consider relocation to Indianapolis for this opportunity Percentage of Travel: Why Work for Us? Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if: You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”. You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us. You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work! You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential. What You’ll Get from Us: Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy” Unlimited Paid Time Off A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spen