Plant Controller

Vogrinc Search Group; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a highly skilled Plant Controller in Rockford, IL. The position entails overseeing all financial functions, ensuring the integrity of financial practices, and providing strategic support. With responsibilities including budgeting, forecasting, and leading financial activities, the ideal candidate will have significant experience in accounting within the manufacturing sector, alongside strong leadership skills. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and disability insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Eligible for annual bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Strong GAAP knowledge.
• Experience leading and mentoring teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
• Oversee financial close processes and generate financial statements.
• Maintain internal controls and support audits.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Advanced degree/certifications

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr

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Seeking a highly skilled Plant Controller to join a leading manufacturing company in the Stateline Area. This person oversees all financial and accounting functions, ensuring the integrity of budgeting and financial activities while providing strategic support to drive performance and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking, ensuring financial objectives align with plant operations.
• Oversee monthly financial close processes, generate financial statements, and provide insights on trends, variances, and budget performance.
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets, ensure compliance with GAAP, and support audits by internal and external stakeholders.
• Direct all accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and costing, while optimizing ERP and financial systems utilization.
• Support leadership with financial insights, capital expenditure planning, and strategic initiatives to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required. Advanced degree/certifications a plus.
• 5+ years of accounting experience in the manufacturing sector, including leading/mentoring a team, strong GAAP knowledge and application, demonstrated analytical skills, and in-dept understanding of accounting principles and procedures required. Public accounting experience a plus.
• Record of development, driving and implementing successful continuous improvement initiatives and delivering measurable result.
• Strong ERP system and accounting software experience and advanced Excel skills.
• Detail oriented, organized and accurate with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in leading/managing others. Able to mentor and develop subordinates.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interface effectively at all business levels.
• Adaptable multitasker with the ability to support evolving priorities in a fast-paced team environment.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base Salary: $115,000-$135,000 annually, exempt
• Eligible for annual bonus
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and disability insurance

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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