Plant Controller — Manufacturing Finance Leader

MedTeam Staffing Inc.; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

MedTeam Staffing Inc. seeks an experienced Plant Controller to join the plant leadership team of a complex manufacturing facility.

You’ll oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, standard costing, capital planning, and inventory controls, while leading the Accounting team and partnering with operations to drive profitability and operational excellence. You will guide month-end and year-end close, ensure GAAP compliance, manage costing, cost control, and working capital initiatives,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• 7-10 years of Controller or Plant Controller experience within a manufacturing environment is required.
• Financial leadership experience in a complex manufacturing operation is required.
• Strong background in manufacturing accounting, standard costing, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Experience partnering with manufacturing operations to improve financial and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP/accounting systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

MedTeam Staffing Inc. seeks an experienced Plant Controller to join the plant leadership team of a complex manufacturing facility.

You’ll oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, standard costing, capital planning, and inventory controls, while leading the Accounting team and partnering with operations to drive profitability and operational excellence. You will guide month-end and year-end close, ensure GAAP compliance, manage costing, cost control, and working capital initiatives,