Director, Finance/Global Controller, Warehouses & Distribution (Open to Remote) (Westminster, MD, US, MD/21157W)

Penguin Random House is the world’s largest trade book publisher, distributing approximately 400 million units annually in the US through a network of four large-scale distribution centers. We are seeking a high-caliber Director, Finance, Global Controller to lead financial oversight, cost transparency, and performance insight across our US warehouse and distribution operations the added responsibility of driving global financial rigor and control. This role sits at the intersection of operations, finance, and analytics; reporting into PRH Corporate Finance and WW Reporting & Planning, collaborating closely with the VP, of Operations, Financial Planning & Analysis, and supporting the strategy of the US COO and the fulfilment and distribution leadership team. The successful candidate will not only ensure strong financial controls and reporting but will also act as a strategic partner to operations leadership, driving data-backed decisions that improve productivity, unit economics, and capital efficiency.

Specific responsibilities include

• Control the P&L and cost structure for warehouse and distribution operations.
• Supporting forecasting and variance analysis.
• Develop and maintain unit-level economics and activity-based costing (ABC) models including the definition of variable fulfilment versus fix costs.
• Act as the finance lead for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and SAP.
• Support the planning and execution of Warehouse & Distribution strategy.
• Build and own Power BI dashboards for real-time operational and financial insights.
• Partner cross-functionally with Distribution, Supply Chain, and Finance leadership.
• Lead financial evaluation and governance of large-scale warehouse transformation initiatives.
• Own financial business cases for significant CapEx investments, including ROI, ROIC, payback period, and sensitivity analyses.
• Partner with Operations, PRHPS, and Supply Chain leadership to prioritize investments.
• Track post-investment performance versus approved business cases.
• Translate operational improvements into measurable financial outcomes.
• Support long-term network capacity planning and scenario modeling.
• Architect and oversee advanced analytical frameworks integrating data from various systems.
• Design and maintain advanced Power BI environments for decision-making.
• Utilize scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis for evaluating investments and impacts.
• Partner with IT and data teams to improve data quality and reporting automation.
• Leverage technology for predictive insights and capital deployment optimization.
• Act as a translator between technical operational data and financial outcomes.

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in controllership or operational finance
• Must have deep experience in warehouse, distribution, or logistics environments, globally and domestically
• Strong expertise in unit economics and ABC costing
• Advanced Power BI and analytics skills
• Knowledge of Technology stacks like StepLogic, Blue Yonder or SAP a plus
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial close processes
• Experience with large-scale, multi-site distribution networks preferred

The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $190,000. All positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.   

Applications for this role will be accepted through April 18, 2026 or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis. Please include your resume and cover letter for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and our FAQs page.

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/. Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

 Company: Penguin Random House LLC | Job ID: 287637