Director of Product Line CTG

Your tasks Bosch Home Comfort is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Product Line CTG & Head Plant Controller. This leadership role is responsible for driving financial integrity, operational transparency, and business performance across our Product Line and Operations divisions. This role will serve as a key finance business partner to senior leadership, ensuring financial governance while enabling data-driven decision-making. The candidate will oversee a team of 8-10 finance professionals and will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial direction of the business across sites, including facilities in Wichita, KS; Norman, OK; Cienega, Mexico; and Sao Paulo, Brazil. Key Responsibilities Product Line Controllership Serve as the primary finance business partner for the Product Line leadership team, providing strategic financial analysis, insight, and decision support. Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes for the Product Line ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. Develop, monitor, and report on Product Line KPIs, including profitability, cost of goods sold, gross margin, and return on investment. Identify financial risks and opportunities within the Product Line groups by proactively communicating findings to senior leadership with recommended actions. Partner with sales, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure financial alignment across the full value chain. Plant Financial Management - Wichita, Norman, Cienega & Brazil Provide controllership oversight for all four manufacturing plants, ensuring consistent financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with Bosch global standards. Partner with the controllership managers and operations leadership to drive cost efficiency, monitor manufacturing variances, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Oversee plant-level budgeting and forecasting processes, consolidating results across sites into unified financial views for leadership. Ensure accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across all plant locations. Drive standardization of financial processes and reporting frameworks across Wichita, Norman, Cienega, and Brazil operations. Monitor capital expenditure planning and tracking at each plant site, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and strategic priorities. Navigate cross-border controllership requirements for the Brazil operation, including local statutory compliance, currency management, and intercompany accounting. Team Leadership & Development Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of 8-10 finance and controlling professionals across plant sites and functional areas. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development within the controlling team. Define clear roles, responsibilities, and performance objectives for each team member; conduct regular performance reviews and coaching conversations. Recruit, onboard, and retain top finance talent in support of organizational growth and succession planning. Governance, Controls & Compliance Maintain a strong internal control environment across all areas of responsibility, ensuring compliance with Bosch accounting policies, US GAAP, and applicable local regulations. Lead or support internal and external audit activities, coordinating timely and complete responses to audit inquiries. Champion financial process improvements and system enhancements to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. Ensure data integrity within ERP and financial reporting systems (SAP preferred). Your profile Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA designation strongly preferred. 10+ years of progressive finance and controllership experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment. Experience managing multi-site or multi-plant financial operations. Strong knowledge of cost accounting, standard costing, and manufacturing finance principles. Experience with international operations and cross-border financial management (experience with Brazil a plus). Willingness to travel to plant locations in Wichita, Norman, Cienega, and Brazil as required. Preferred Qualifications Experience within the HVAC, home appliance, or industrial manufacturing sector. Familiarity with Bosch global finance standards and reporting frameworks. Experience leading finance teams through ERP implementations or system migrations. Proficiency in SAP or comparable ERP systems; advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Proven ability to influence and partner effectively with senior operational and commercial leaders. Exceptional analytical, communication, and presentation skills. Bilingual capability (English/Portuguese or English/Spanish) a plus.