Plant Controller - Manufacturing (Franklin Park, IL)

ProAmpac; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ProAmpac is seeking an experienced Plant Controller for its Franklin Park, IL operation. This on-site leadership role partners with operations to drive performance, cost control, and continuous improvement across a >$100M plant budget.

You will oversee cost accounting, inventory accuracy, forecasting, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting, delivering actionable insights and guiding strategic decisions for profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–10 years of manufacturing finance experience with plant accounting exposure.
• Experience as a Plant Controller, Cost Manager, or similar role preferred.
• Strong cost accounting, variance analysis, and inventory management expertise.
• Proficient in forecasting, budgeting, ERP/MRP systems, and advanced Excel.
• Effective communicator with leadership ability to influence across ops and finance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as financial leader and partner to plant leadership.
• Lead all plant accounting activities including cost accounting and BOM accuracy.
• Oversee inventory controls, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Analyze monthly results and provide actionable operational insights.
• Collaborate with operations, production, and supply chain to boost performance.
• Lead annual operating plans and strategic planning activities.
• Monitor labor, materials, overhead, and cost drivers.
• Maintain internal controls and GAAP compliance.
• Support continuous improvement through financial analysis.

Skills

Plant accounting

Manufacturing finance

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Inventory management

Forecasting

ERP/MRP systems

Excel/financial systems

Leadership capabilities

GAAP compliance

BOM accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Plant Controller (Manufacturing)

On-Site Manufacturing Finance Leadership (Franklin Park, IL)

ProAmpac is seeking an experienced Plant Controller to serve as the financial leader and strategic business partner for a large-scale manufacturing operation exceeding $100M in annual revenue.

This role is ideal for a manufacturing finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced plant environment and enjoys partnering directly with operations leadership to drive performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The Plant Controller will play a critical role in overseeing financial operations, cost accounting, inventory accuracy, forecasting, reporting, and operational analysis while helping guide business decisions that impact plant performance and profitability.

on-site leadership role embedded within plant operations.

Salary Range: $105k - $120k (pending experience)

What You'll Do

• Serve as the financial leader and trusted business partner to plant leadership
• Lead all plant accounting activities including:
• Cost accounting
• Inventory controls
• Variance analysis
• Accruals
• BOM accuracy
• Forecasting and financial reporting
• Analyze monthly financial results and provide actionable operational insights
• Partner closely with operations, production, and supply chain teams to improve financial and operational performance
• Lead annual operating plans (AOP), forecasting, and strategic planning activities
• Monitor labor, material, overhead, freight, inventory, and manufacturing cost drivers
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of inventory reporting and physical inventory processes
• Perform cost audits and investigate manufacturing variances and inventory adjustments
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and financial processes
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and corporate financial standards
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through financial analysis and operational partnership

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5-10 years of manufacturing finance experience with strong plant accounting exposure
• Prior experience as a Plant Controller, Cost Manager, or manufacturing finance leader preferred
• Strong expertise in:
• Cost accounting
• Manufacturing reporting
• Variance analysis
• Inventory management
• Forecasting and budgeting
• ERP/MRP systems
• Advanced Excel and financial systems skills
• Strength communication and leadership capabilities with the ability to influence across operations and finance

Key Competencies

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Financial and operational business acumen
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and presentation abilities
• Ethical leadership and accountability
• Process discipline and organizational effectivenessSound judgment and decision-making
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Collaborative leadership style with a hands-on approach

Why ProAmpac?

ProAmpac continues to grow through innovation, operational excellence, and strategic investment across the packaging manufacturing industry.

We are looking for finance leaders who want to be embedded in the business, influence decision‑making, and make a measurable operational impact.

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