Plant Controller

G&W Electric Co.; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k)

Vacation

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Job summary

G&W Electric Co. is seeking a Plant Controller to lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close, manage journal entries and reconciliations, and prepare US plant financial statements.

The role requires responsibility for cost, inventory, and manufacturing accounting, with oversight of the Finance team and collaboration with operations to drive financial performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to handle large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Be the principal manager of the accounting activities for the US entity with internal controls.
• Prepare accurate monthly close including P&L and balance sheet within three working days.
• Lead, manage, and develop the Finance team; provide coaching and performance reviews.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

JD Edwards

Adaptive Insights

MS Excel

Job description

Plant Controller

Responsible for the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. Manages all journal entries, account reconciliations, monthly and quarterly reporting. Prepare financial statements for the US plant. Inventory, cost, and manufacturing accounting subject matter expert. Leads, manages, and develops Finance team.

As a Plant Controller you will:

• Be the principal manager of the accounting activities of the US entity; responsible for maintaining appropriate internal controls
• Be responsible for the preparation of accurate and timely monthly local financial statements, including the P&L and balance sheet, within three working days
• Analyze and provide commentary on actual performance versus plan and forecast, with detailed insights into P&L line items and department expenses.
• Proactively monitor monthly and quarterly financial performance and make appropriate recommendations to achieve desired profit objectives
• Assist in the control and reporting of the company's capital expenditure and fixed assets
• Assist with year‑end annual independent financial audit by ensuring deadlines are met, preparing required financial and tax schedules, and working directly with third‑party audit firm
• Assist in preparation of the annual operating plan and local departmental budgets
• Oversee all monthly, quarterly, and annual cost changes, and understand the impact of material, labor and overhead changes on inventory and the P&L
• Lead cross‑functional reviews to identify obsolete inventory and coordinate with departments to ensure timely disposal and removal of identified parts
• Collaborate on physical inventory counts, providing critical variance analysis to determine the P&L impact and ensure accurate valuation of on‑hand stock
• Collaborate closely with the inventory manager to gain a comprehensive understanding of the financial impact resulting from daily cycle counts
• Be responsible for the Sr. Cost Accountant, Staff Accountant, and AP Lead
• Manage, assign and audit the work of all direct reports; provide semi‑annual and annual performance reviews, evaluate performance against job requirements and established annual goals, provide daily coaching and training to develop world‑class Finance team
• Act as a strategic business partner to the Operations team, delivering monthly expenditure reports to ensure alignment with Plan and forecast, while providing agile financial leadership and ad‑hoc analysis to support operation objectives
• Be the finance lead on team‑related projects involving cost control/waste elimination/lean manufacturing principles
• Assist the Sr Finance Manager and VP of Finance with additional projects and ad‑hoc analyses as needed

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Has 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in an international manufacturing environment
• Is proficient in MS Office Suite, including intermediate to expert Excel skills; experience working with large data sets; able to manipulate and organize effectively and efficiently
• Has knowledge and experience in ERP or MRP business system, with JD Edwards experience preferred
• Has knowledge and experience with consolidation software/tools, with Adaptive Insights experience preferred
• Is a strategic thinker, who can translate conceptual issues into tangible goals and tasks
• Protects the organization's value by keeping information confidential

Ideally you will have:

• Strong cost accounting knowledge and experience
• CPA preferred – or the equivalent combination of work experience and skill development
• Background in International reporting and understanding of US GAAP and currency adjustments
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of the company
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and judgment skills
• Self‑starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organized and able to handle multiple ongoing responsibilities

What we offer you:

Typical pay is $98,000 - 128,000 annually.

Please note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.

This position is eligible for participation in our Quarterly Incentive Pay Program.

G&W Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short and Long‑Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health club membership program and reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Vacation
• Air‑conditioned/heated state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility

G&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor.