On-Site Plant Controller — Manufacturing Finance Leader

ProAmpac; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ProAmpac is seeking an experienced Plant Controller for its on-site manufacturing finance leadership in Franklin Park, IL. You will partner with operations leadership to drive performance, accountability, and continuous improvement across cost accounting, inventory accuracy, forecasting, and reporting.

The role oversees financial operations for a large-scale plant, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls while guiding strategic planning and operating plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5-10 years of manufacturing finance experience with strong plant accounting exposure.
• Prior experience as a Plant Controller, Cost Manager, or manufacturing finance leader preferred.
• Strong expertise in cost accounting, manufacturing reporting, variance analysis, inventory management, forecasting and budgeting, ERP/MRP systems, and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the financial leader and trusted business partner to plant leadership.
• Lead all plant accounting activities including: cost accounting, inventory controls, variance analysis, accruals, BOM accuracy.
• Forecasting and financial reporting; analyze monthly results and provide actionable operational insights.
• Partner with operations, production, and supply chain to improve financial and operational performance.
• Lead annual operating plans (AOP), forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Monitor labor, material, overhead, freight, and cost drivers.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of inventory reporting and physical inventory processes.
• Cost audits and investigation of variances and inventory adjustments.
• Establish and maintain internal controls and financial processes.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and corporate standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through financial analysis.

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing reporting

Variance analysis

Inventory management

Forecasting & budgeting

Advanced Excel

Education

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

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

ProAmpac is seeking an experienced Plant Controller for its on-site manufacturing finance leadership in Franklin Park, IL. You will partner with operations leadership to drive performance, accountability, and continuous improvement across cost accounting, inventory accuracy, forecasting, and reporting.

The role oversees financial operations for a large-scale plant, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls while guiding strategic planning and operating plans.