Plant Controller
michael pageDeerfield, IL
Plant Controller PositionI'm currently working on a search for a client that is looking to fill a Plant Controller position in Deerfield, IL. Our client is one of the largest global producers of products in their niche. They are a multi-billion-dollar organization that services a vast network of industries with 10k+ products!
Job Description
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 performanceMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting 7+ years of experience in Finance
Manufacturing Experience
Public Company ExperienceCPA preferred
Attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience interacting with senior leadership
What's on OfferAbove 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)
Job summary
Sector: Accounting
Sub Sector: Financial Controller
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Where: Deerfield
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant name: Matt Conroy
Job Reference: JN-102026-7117059 Job Nature: Hybrid working
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