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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.
Responsibilities
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- 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.
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required. Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Accountant or similar certification required.
Experience:
Significant experience required, including managerial and budgetary experience in a small operations manufacturing or distribution center environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.
Job Finance
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
ReqID 2426892
Relocation Package No
100% On-Site No
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.
DESCRIPTION
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.
Responsibilities
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- 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.
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required. Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Accountant or similar certification required.
Experience:
Significant experience required, including managerial and budgetary experience in a small operations manufacturing or distribution center environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.
Job Finance
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
ReqID 2426892
Relocation Package No
100% On-Site No
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.
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Align your credentials to manufacturing operations standards
Cummins Operations roles often require demonstrated experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or production systems. Certifications like APICS CPIM or a Six Sigma Green Belt strengthen your profile before you apply and signal readiness for plant-floor leadership.
Target plant locations with active hiring cycles
Cummins operates facilities across the Midwest and Southeast where Operations headcount tends to grow. Filtering your search by location lets you identify sites with open requisitions and match your experience to specific production environments rather than applying broadly.
Use Migrate Mate to find Cummins Operations roles that sponsor visas
Not every Operations posting at Cummins explicitly flags sponsorship eligibility. Browse Migrate Mate to surface roles verified for visa support, so you're applying to positions where your sponsorship needs are already accounted for.
Understand how TN status applies to your role
Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying Operations or engineering management roles may be eligible for TN status, which doesn't require an employer petition waiting period. Confirm that your specific job title maps to a DOL-recognized TN occupation category before accepting an offer.
Request H-1B filing timelines early in the offer process
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start date. If you're graduating or changing status, confirm with your Cummins recruiter whether they'll file in the upcoming registration window so your start date aligns with your current status expiration.
Prepare for PERM if you're planning a Green Card path
Cummins supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card filings for Operations employees, but PERM labor certification through DOL requires your employer to document recruitment efforts. Raise long-term sponsorship intent during offer negotiations, not after your first performance review.
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Find Operations at Cummins JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Cummins sponsor H-1B visas for Operations roles?
Yes, Cummins sponsors H-1B visas for Operations positions that qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS standards, typically roles requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, supply chain, or a related field. Sponsorship is handled by Cummins directly, and the company participates in the annual H-1B registration process each spring for cap-subject cases.
How do I apply for Operations jobs at Cummins?
Applications go through the Cummins careers portal. Search by function or facility location and apply directly to open Operations requisitions. To find roles already verified for visa sponsorship, browse Migrate Mate, which surfaces Cummins Operations positions where sponsorship support has been confirmed, saving you from applying to roles where your visa situation would be a barrier.
Which visa types does Cummins commonly use for Operations hires?
Cummins uses H-1B for most Operations professionals requiring specialty occupation status, F-1 OPT and CPT for students and recent graduates, TN for eligible Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying roles, and J-1 for internship or training placements. For longer-term employees, Cummins also supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process.
What qualifications does Cummins expect for sponsored Operations roles?
Most Operations roles at Cummins that receive visa sponsorship require at minimum a bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, industrial engineering, or supply chain. Practical experience with lean methodologies, ERP systems such as SAP, and production floor environments is frequently expected. Senior roles may require prior supervisory or plant management experience in a manufacturing setting.
How long does the sponsorship process take for a Cummins Operations role?
Timeline depends on visa type. F-1 OPT authorization through USCIS takes up to 90 days, so apply early. H-1B cap cases follow a fixed annual cycle with an October 1 start date. TN status for Canadian citizens can be obtained at a port of entry on the same day as your start date. PERM-based Green Card cases typically run 18 to 36 months from initiation to approval.
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