Plant Controller: Lead Plant Profitability and Finance

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

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.