Factory Controller

Polymer Concepts Technologies; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Factory Controller at Polymer Concepts Technologies PBY, Inc. partners with Elgin site leadership to oversee financial performance for manufacturing and commercial operations, driving budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close.

You will lead onsite A/P and A/R, manage standard costing, improve working capital, and provide ROI analyses for capital investments and pricing strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, controlling, or accounting roles.
• Experience supporting manufacturing and commercial operations environments.
• Prior experience leading or supervising accounting or finance personnel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the finance lead for the Elgin facility, supporting both manufacturing and commercial operations.
• Partner with site leadership to monitor and drive performance across P&L, including revenue, cost, and profitability metrics.
• Lead financial planning processes, including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly financial close activities.
• Perform product, customer, and channel profitability analysis to support pricing, sales strategy, and margin optimization.
• Drive working capital improvements, including inventory management, accounts receivable, and accounts payable optimization.
• Develop and maintain standard costing processes, including annual standard cost updates and variance analysis.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend corrective or proactive actions to leadership.
• Support continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives across operations and supply chain functions.
• Provide financial modeling and ROI analysis for business decisions, capital investments, and customer opportunities.
• Participate as an active member of the site leadership team, providing financial insights and challenging assumptions to improve business outcomes.
• Support development and administration of sales targets, incentive programs, and performance tracking metrics.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of financial reporting in accordance with Company policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Drive process improvements, including digitalization and standardization of financial and operational reporting.

Skills

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Cross-functional leadership

Forecasting

Cost accounting

Working capital management

Leadership coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics / Business Central

Job description

The Factory Controller serves as the financial business partner to site leadership, supporting manufacturing and commercial operations through financial planning, analysis, and performance management.

This role is responsible for overseeing site-level financial performance, including profit and loss (P&L), cost control, and working capital optimization, while driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards.

In addition, this role provides leadership and oversight of site and remote finance personnel, ensuring alignment, accountability, and consistency across financial operations.

Essential Job Functions

• Serve as the finance lead for the Elgin facility, supporting both manufacturing and commercial operations.
• Partner with site leadership to monitor and drive performance across P&L, including revenue, cost, and profitability metrics.
• Leadfinancialplanningprocesses,includingannualbudgeting,quarterly forecasting, and monthly financial close activities.
• Perform product, customer, and channel profitability analysis to support pricing, sales strategy, and margin optimization.
• Drive working capital improvements, including inventory management, accounts receivable, and accounts payable optimization.
• Develop and maintain standard costing processes, including annual standard cost updates and variance analysis.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend corrective or proactive actions to leadership.
• Support continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives across operations and supply chain functions.
• Provide financial modeling and return on investment (ROI) analysis for business decisions, capital investments, and customer opportunities.
• Participate as an active member of the site leadership team, providing financial insights and challenging assumptions to improve business outcomes.
• Support development and administration of sales targets, incentive programs, and performance tracking metrics.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of financial reporting in accordance with Company policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Drive process improvements, including digitalization and standardization of financial and operational reporting.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly manage onsite Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable personnel at the Elgin facility.
• Provide leadership and oversight to a Senior Accountant supporting ROW operations, ensuring alignment with Company financial standards and processes.
• Establish clear performance expectations, provide coaching and feedback, and support development of finance team members.
• Ensure consistency in financial processes, reporting, and controls across supported locations.

Additional Duties

• Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• 7-10 years ofprogressive experience infinancial analysis,controlling, or accounting roles.
• Experiencesupportingbothmanufacturingandcommercialoperations environments.
• Prior experience leading or supervising accounting or finance personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience with standard costing and inventory accounting.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics / Business Central or similar).
• Experience supporting multi-site or matrixed organizations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong financial and business acumen with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and partner with cross-functional leadership.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Knowledge of cost accounting, margin analysis, and working capital management.
• Demonstratedleadershipcapability,includingcoaching,performance management, and team development.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally move throughout the facility as needed to support operations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Regular on-site presence at the Elgin, Illinois facility.
• Work is performed in an office environment within a manufacturing and industrial setting.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Export Control / ITAR Compliance Statement

This position may require access to information and items subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Access to such information is restricted to U.S. persons as defined under applicable law. Employment in this position is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to comply with U.S. export control requirements and, where applicable, the company’s ability to obtain any required authorization.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Polymer Concepts Technologies PBY, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, consistent with business needs.