Manufacturing Plant Controller - Costing & Financial Analysis

Silgan White Cap Corp; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Silgan Closures in Champaign, IL is seeking a Plant Controller to lead plant accounting, manufacturing finance, and cost accounting. You will manage financial reporting, budgeting, variance analyses, and internal controls while partnering with Operations and corporate leadership to improve profitability.

The role requires strong ERP experience and a track record of implementing efficient financial processes in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive manufacturing accounting experience.
• Strong cost accounting and standard costing knowledge.
• Experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle).
• Knowledge of SOX and internal controls is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close and financial reporting to plant and corporate leadership.
• Manage cost accounting, standard costing, and BOM analyses.
• Oversee inventory management, variance analysis, and perpetual records.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure analysis.
• Develop and strengthen internal controls and process improvements.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Advanced Excel

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA/CMA/MBA preferred

Tools

JD Edwards

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Silgan Closures in Champaign, IL is seeking a Plant Controller to lead plant accounting, manufacturing finance, and cost accounting. You will manage financial reporting, budgeting, variance analyses, and internal controls while partnering with Operations and corporate leadership to improve profitability.

The role requires strong ERP experience and a track record of implementing efficient financial processes in a manufacturing environment.