Plant Controller

Plant Controller Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic finance partner to the Plant Manager and operations leadership team
• Provide insightful analysis on plant performance, including cost, productivity, yield, scrap, and margin drivers
• Support decision-making on pricing, make/buy, capital investments, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Actively participate in plant staff meetings and operational reviews
• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for the plant
• Prepare and review financial statements, variance analyses, and management reporting packages
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, corporate accounting policies, and SOX internal control requirements
• Coordinate internal and external audits, including walkthroughs and documentation support
• Lead the annual operating plan (AOP) process and periodic forecasts for the plant
• Analyze trends and risks, providing early warning of financial performance gaps
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and cost reduction initiatives against plan
• Oversee standard costing, bill of materials accuracy, routings, and labor rates
• Analyze and explain variances (PPV, usage, absorption, overhead)
• Lead physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and inventory valuation processes
• Monitor and improve inventory turns, obsolescence reserves, and working capital performance

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Hybrid work structure (2-3 days work from home)Highly visible role

Plant Controller Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 7+ years of experience in Finance
• Manufacturing Experience
• Public Company Experience
• CPA preferred
• Attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience interacting with senior leadership

My team is currently partnered with a $3B Manufacturer looking for a strong Plant Controller to join their business near Wheeling, IL. The organization is the world's largest manufacturer of products for their niche with over 10k products and a large network of industries as their customers.

• Above market compensation
• Lucrative bonus potential
• Strong benefits (401k match)
• Gain global exposure from a leading, growing company
• Ample career progression
• Flexible working environment (2-3 days work from home)