Plant Controller - Strategic Finance Lead in Manufacturing

Pernini Legal, Inc.; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pernini Legal, Inc. is seeking an experienced Plant Controller to join the plant leadership team. You will drive financial performance, partner with operations, and guide the financial direction of a complex manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, standard costing, capital planning, and inventory controls, while leading the Accounting team to support profitability and strategic decision-making. Strong GAAP knowledge and leadership skills are essential.

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.
• Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, standard costing, and financial planning is expected.
• Experience partnering with manufacturing operations to improve financial and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations for the plant, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management analysis.
• Develop the annual operating budget, business plan, and forecasts; monitor performance against goals.
• Partner with Plant Leadership to provide financial guidance for strategic decisions.
• Analyze plant performance, costs, and results to identify trends and optimizations.
• Manage standard costing, product costing, inventory valuation, and cost controls.
• Monitor expenses and drive profitability through cost reduction initiatives.
• Lead month-end and year-end closes with GAAP adherence.
• Oversee inventory accounting and physical inventory processes.

Skills

Financial leadership

Manufacturing accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Standard costing

Capital planning

Inventory controls

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/accounting systems

Job description

Pernini Legal, Inc. is seeking an experienced Plant Controller to join the plant leadership team. You will drive financial performance, partner with operations, and guide the financial direction of a complex manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, standard costing, capital planning, and inventory controls, while leading the Accounting team to support profitability and strategic decision-making. Strong GAAP knowledge and leadership skills are essential.