Manufacturing Cost Controller | SAP & FP&A

Socket.dev; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Retirement plan with matching

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays and vacation

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak in Decatur, IL is seeking a Plant Controller/Senior Cost Accountant to lead financial management for our foundry. You will work with plant leadership to ensure costing accuracy, budgeting, and profitability analysis.

The role requires an undergraduate degree in accounting/finance, 3+ years of manufacturing accounting experience, and strong Excel and SAP skills. We offer a safety‑driven culture, competitive pay, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business or Finance or equivalent; CPA/CMA asset.
• Minimum 3+ years accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing; foundry exposure an asset.
• Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
• ERP systems experience; SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete month-end procedures and prepare internal management reports.
• Analyze profitability by product, project, and customer.
• Lead monthly financial reviews with the CFO, VP Controlling, Plant Manager, and other departments.
• Support cost saving plans and process improvement initiatives.
• Prepare internal budgets and monitor actual results against budget.
• Prepare quarterly revenue forecasts with production team.
• Monitor inventory costing, balance, and movement.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve costing and labor variances.

Skills

Excel

SAP

Cost accounting

FP&A

Analytics

Communication

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance or equivalent – CPA or CMA is an asset

Tools

ERP SAP

Job description

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak in Decatur, IL is seeking a Plant Controller/Senior Cost Accountant to lead financial management for our foundry. You will work with plant leadership to ensure costing accuracy, budgeting, and profitability analysis.

The role requires an undergraduate degree in accounting/finance, 3+ years of manufacturing accounting experience, and strong Excel and SAP skills. We offer a safety‑driven culture, competitive pay, and opportunities for career growth.