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Plant Controller

Gables Search Group
  • Lake Forest, IL
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    Plant Controller

     

    Financial Leadership Experience in Complex Manufacturing Operations Required

     

    Drive Financial Performance. Influence Operations. Lead with Impact.

     

    We're seeking an experienced Plant Controller to serve as a key member of the plant leadership team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic finance professional who enjoys partnering with operations, improving business performance, and leading the financial direction of a complex manufacturing facility.

    As Plant Controller, you'll oversee all plant financial operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, standard costing, capital planning, and inventory controls. You'll also lead and develop the Accounting team while partnering with plant leadership to drive profitability, operational excellence, and sound financial decision-making.

     

    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead all financial operations for the manufacturing facility, ensuring accurate, timely, and reliable financial reporting.
    • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, performance reports, and management analysis.
    • Develop the annual operating budget, business plan, and financial forecasts while monitoring performance against established goals.
    • Partner with Plant Leadership to provide financial guidance that supports strategic and operational decision-making.
    • Analyze plant performance, manufacturing costs, and operating results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
    • Manage standard costing, product costing, inventory valuation, and cost control processes.
    • Monitor operating expenses and recommend initiatives that improve profitability, reduce costs, and strengthen financial performance.
    • Lead month-end and year-end close activities while ensuring accounting accuracy and compliance with corporate policies.
    • Oversee physical inventory processes and maintain accurate inventory accounting and controls.
    • Prepare financial analyses and business cases supporting capital investment requests and major operational initiatives.
    • Optimize plant cash flow through effective financial planning and working capital management.
    • Conduct internal audits and ensure compliance with corporate financial controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
    • Ensure accounting transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with GAAP and company standards.
    • Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
    • Support Quality, Environmental, and Material Management Systems by ensuring financial compliance with applicable company standards.

     

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
    • 7-10 years of Controller or Plant Controller experience within a manufacturing environment is required.
    • Financial leadership experience in a complex manufacturing operation is required.
    • Strong background in manufacturing accounting, standard costing, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
    • Experience partnering with manufacturing operations to improve financial and operational performance.
    • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP/accounting systems.
    • Strong understanding of inventory accounting, capital expenditures, cost accounting, and internal controls.
    • Proven leadership experience managing and developing accounting or finance teams.
    • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
    • Outstanding communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
    • High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLake Forest, IL
    IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
    Company Size50 to 99 employees
    Year Founded2002
    Websitehttps://www.gablessearch.com/

    About Company

    Gables Search Group headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio has been a leader in search and placement nationwide since 2002.  Our company specializes in both direct and contract (temporary) staffing in all industries and disciplines.

    At Gables Search Group, we connect exceptional professionals with outstanding organizations.  Our commitment to integrity, excellence, partnership, innovation, and respect sets us apart. With a personalized approach to recruitment, we ensure the perfect match between candidates and employers.

    Whether you are a talented professional seeking new opportunities or an organization looking to build a high-performing team, Gables Search Group is here to guide you through the journey. Our success is built on the success of our clients and candidates, and we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the careers and businesses we serve.

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
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    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Auditingunmatched
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    • Business Caseunmatched
    • Business Planunmatched
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    • Capital Accountingunmatched
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    • Corporate Complianceunmatched
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    • Cost Accountingunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
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    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Environmental Management Systemsunmatched
    • Expense Trackingunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Analysisunmatched
    • Financial Complianceunmatched
    • Financial Controlunmatched
    • Financial Managementunmatched
    • Financial Operationsunmatched
    • Financial Planningunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Financial Statementsunmatched
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    • Forecastingunmatched
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
    • Internal Auditunmatched
    • Inventory Costsunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
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    • Investment Capitalunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Costunmatched
    • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
    • Materials Managementunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Operational Expenditure (OPEX)unmatched
    • Operational Improvementunmatched
    • Operational Strategyunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Physical Inventoryunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Product Costingunmatched
    • Profit & Lossunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Set Goalsunmatched
    • Standard Costingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
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