Plant Controller - Onsite Manufacturing Finance Leader

Cabot Corporation; Tuscola (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits on day one

401K savings plan

Vision and dental coverage

Annual bonus

Job summary

Cabot Corporation is seeking a Plant Controller to join the management team at the Tuscola, IL site. The role oversees site accounting, GAAP compliance, and monthly/quarterly/yearly close cycles, with a focus on financial analysis and reporting.

You’ll lead a small team of accountants/analysts and drive forecasts, budgets, and capital decisions. This is an on-site role requiring strong communication and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance required or equivalent experience.
• MBA preferred for senior level oversight.
• 8+ years of accounting/financial management experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience handling multiple sites is preferred.
• Expert knowledge of accounting, financial principles and ability to apply in a business setting.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements and directs financial activities for a complex single site, typically as a separate legal entity.
• Advises management in all financial matters; may focus on Accounting or Financial Planning.
• Oversees day-to-day maintenance of general accounting and/or financial reporting at the site.
• Manages consolidation of global financial account statements; monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes.
• Accounts payable, receivables, inventories and fixed assets within the general ledger are managed as part of group sub-ledgers.
• Ensures records are kept in accordance with Cabot’s GAAP standards.
• Oversees development of forecasts, budgets and other financial information to senior management.
• Leads analyses for capital appropriations, expansion, pricing, product lines and profitability.
• Manages a team of accountants/financial analysts; coaches and develops staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Decision making

Education

University degree in Accounting/Finance

MBA preferred

Job description

Cabot Corporation is seeking a Plant Controller to join the management team at the Tuscola, IL site. The role oversees site accounting, GAAP compliance, and monthly/quarterly/yearly close cycles, with a focus on financial analysis and reporting.

You’ll lead a small team of accountants/analysts and drive forecasts, budgets, and capital decisions. This is an on-site role requiring strong communication and leadership.