Plant Controller

CFS; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Carol Stream, IL is seeking a Plant Controller to oversee the financial activities of a large production facility. You will work closely with operations and senior leadership to provide financial insight that drives profitability and supports business growth.

The role offers autonomy, visibility, and opportunities to improve cost analysis, reporting, and process controls across the plant. A strong focus on financial leadership and collaboration with cross‑functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting or finance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing accounting, cost analysis, and financial reporting
• Experience partnering with operations or plant leadership

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant financial reporting, close activities, and account analysis
• Monitor manufacturing costs, margins, and operating results
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Partner with operations leaders on budgets, forecasts, and financial decisions
• Support inventory controls and ensure accuracy of plant-related financial information
• Prepare financial presentations and communicate results to senior leadership

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

Cost analysis

Financial reporting

Operations partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Location: Carol Stream, IL

Compensation: $120,000–$145,000 base + 10% bonus

Plant Controller | Manufacturing Finance Leadership

Our client is a well-established manufacturing organization seeking a Plant Controller to oversee the financial activities of a large production facility. This position will work closely with operations and senior leadership, providing financial insight that helps drive profitability, improve processes, and support business growth.

Why Consider This Plant Controller Role?

• Take ownership of the financial performance of a major manufacturing facility
• Work closely with operations and senior leadership
• Have a direct impact on plant profitability and operational decisions
• Lead financial analysis that supports production and business objectives
• Enjoy a high level of autonomy and visibility
• Join an organization that is continuing to grow and evolve
• Opportunity to make improvements to financial processes and reporting

What You’ll Do as a Plant Controller

• Oversee plant financial reporting, close activities, and account analysis
• Monitor manufacturing costs, margins, and operating results
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Partner with operations leaders on budgets, forecasts, and financial decisions
• Support inventory controls and ensure the accuracy of plant-related financial information
• Prepare financial presentations and communicate results to senior leadership

What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years of accounting or finance experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing accounting, cost analysis, and financial reporting
• Experience partnering with operations or plant leadership
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred

If you're an experienced Plant Controller who enjoys working directly with operations and wants a role where your financial expertise can have a measurable impact,