Business Unit Controller

Madison Street Search; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Full benefits package

3 weeks PTO

Business casual environment

Job summary

Madison Street Search is seeking a Plant Controller for a large global manufacturing company in Romeoville, IL. This role oversees plant-level controllership, managing cost accounting, inventory, and financial reporting. The position involves analyzing production costs and partnering with operations to enhance financial performance.

This is a rare opportunity with a strong potential for visibility and succession within a dynamic organization committed to promoting from within. The role includes a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience within large manufacturing organizations.
• Strong background in cost accounting, plant accounting, inventory, and month-end close.
• Exposure to multi-site environments and consolidated reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant-level controllership for the company's largest U.S. site.
• Analyze production costs and monitor variances.
• Drive financial performance by partnering closely with operations.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial reporting

Business partnering

Plant accounting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting

CPA

Job description

Madison Street Search has partnered with a large, privately held global manufacturing company to identify a Plant Controller to join its finance leadership team. This role oversees plant-level controllership for the company’s largest U.S. manufacturing and corporate site, supporting cost accounting, inventory, month-end close, and financial reporting across a complex, multi-site operation. The position plays a key role in analyzing production costs, monitoring material/labor/overhead variances, and partnering closely with operations to drive financial performance.

This is a rare Plant Controller opportunity with strong visibility and succession potential within a growing global organization with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. The role is highly hands‑on, leading a small team while owning a fast‑paced 3‑day close, inventory accounting, and plant financial reporting. The company has a strong internal promotion culture and continues to grow both organically and through acquisitions, creating long‑term leadership opportunities within the finance organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting required
• CPA preferred
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience within large manufacturing organizations
• Strong background in cost accounting, plant accounting, inventory, and month‑end close
• Experience with fixed assets, manufacturing operations, and financial reporting
• Exposure to multi‑site environments and consolidated reporting (preferred)
• Strong business partnering skills with operations and plant leadership
• Base salary + 15% bonus
• 401(k) with company match + profit sharing
• Full benefits package, effective first of the month following start date
• 3 weeks PTO (accrues, flexible usage policy) + unlimited sick/personal time
• Business casual environment (jeans on Fridays)
• Highly collaborative “one team” culture with strong internal promotion track record