Interim Plant Controller & Cost Analyst
IFG US
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Job summary
IFG US in Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, IL is seeking a Plant Controller / Cost Accountant to partner with plant leadership, provide financial insights, cost analysis, budgeting support, and reports across manufacturing operations.
The role requires strong manufacturing accounting experience, expertise in standard costing, month-end close, variance analysis, and the ability to translate data into actionable actions. Prior ERP and Power BI experience preferred; onsite role.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, or financial analysis.
- Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
- Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups.
- Experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Costing analysis for labor, material, and overhead to support pricing.
- Analyze product margins and operational performance for improvements.
- Lead month end close for the plant.
- Prepare and distribute financial reports for plant leadership.
- Lead annual budgeting and monthly forecasts with department managers.
- Identify savings opportunities and quantify financial impact.
- Maintain inventory reconciliations and internal controls.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on lean initiatives.
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Job description
IFG US in Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, IL is seeking a Plant Controller / Cost Accountant to partner with plant leadership, provide financial insights, cost analysis, budgeting support, and reports across manufacturing operations.
The role requires strong manufacturing accounting experience, expertise in standard costing, month-end close, variance analysis, and the ability to translate data into actionable actions. Prior ERP and Power BI experience preferred; onsite role.
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