Strategic Plant Controller - Finance Leader in Manufacturing

The Recruiting Hive; Lake Forest (IL); Vor Ort; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Recruiting Hive is seeking an experienced Plant Controller to join our Illinois manufacturing operations. You will lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, costing, and cash flow management while partnering with plant leadership to improve profitability and operational excellence.

As a key member of the plant leadership team, you will develop the Accounting team, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive strategic financial decisions across the facility, including capital planning and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7–10 years of Controller/Plant Controller experience in manufacturing.
• Financial leadership experience in a complex manufacturing operation.
• Strong background in manufacturing accounting, standard costing, budgeting, forecasting.
• Experience partnering with manufacturing operations to improve financial and operational performance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP/accounting systems.
• Understanding of inventory accounting, capital expenditures, cost accounting, and internal controls.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing accounting or finance teams.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Aufgaben

• Lead all financial operations for the manufacturing facility, ensuring accurate, timely 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 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 and reduce costs.
• 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.

Kenntnisse

Financial leadership

Manufacturing accounting

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Cost accounting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

The Recruiting Hive is seeking an experienced Plant Controller to join our Illinois manufacturing operations. You will lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, costing, and cash flow management while partnering with plant leadership to improve profitability and operational excellence.

As a key member of the plant leadership team, you will develop the Accounting team, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive strategic financial decisions across the facility, including capital planning and