Plant Controller: Drive Profitability & Operational Excellence

Eden Capital Careers; Lake Forest (IL); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Eden Capital Careers is seeking a Plant Controller to join our manufacturing leadership team. You will oversee all financial operations, lead the accounting team, and partner with plant leadership to drive profitability and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate brings 7–10 years of plant finance leadership in complex manufacturing, with expertise in standard costing, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls while driving strategic financial decisions.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7–10 years of Controller or Plant Controller experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Financial leadership experience in a complex manufacturing operation.
• Strong background in manufacturing accounting, standard costing, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Experience partnering with manufacturing operations to improve financial and operational performance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, capital expenditures, cost accounting, and internal controls.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing accounting or finance teams.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Aufgaben

• Lead all financial operations for the manufacturing facility, ensuring accurate, timely, and reliable financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, performance reports, and management analysis.
• Develop the annual operating budget, business plan, and financial forecasts while monitoring performance against established goals.
• Partner with Plant Leadership to provide financial guidance that supports strategic and operational decision-making.
• Analyze plant performance, manufacturing costs, and operating results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Manage standard costing, product costing, inventory valuation, and cost control processes.
• Monitor operating expenses and recommend initiatives that improve profitability, reduce costs, and strengthen financial performance.
• Lead month-end and year-end close activities while ensuring accounting accuracy and compliance with corporate policies.
• Oversee physical inventory processes and maintain accurate inventory accounting and controls.
• Prepare financial analyses and business cases supporting capital investment requests and major operational initiatives.
• Optimize plant cash flow through effective financial planning and working capital management.
• Conduct internal audits and ensure compliance with corporate financial controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure accounting transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with GAAP and company standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support Quality, Environmental, and Material Management Systems by ensuring financial compliance with applicable company standards.

Kenntnisse

Manufacturing finance

Budgeting & forecasting

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

Eden Capital Careers is seeking a Plant Controller to join our manufacturing leadership team. You will oversee all financial operations, lead the accounting team, and partner with plant leadership to drive profitability and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate brings 7–10 years of plant finance leadership in complex manufacturing, with expertise in standard costing, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls while driving strategic financial decisions.