Strategic Plant Controller: Finance Leader in Manufacturing

Vogrinc Search Group; Lake Forest (IL); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Vogrinc Search Group seeks an experienced Plant Controller to lead the financial direction of a complex manufacturing facility. You will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, costing, and inventory controls while partnering with operations to drive profitability and operational excellence.

You will manage the Accounting team, perform internal controls, and provide strategic financial guidance to plant leadership.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• 7-10 years of Controller or Plant Controller experience in manufacturing 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.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong 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.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Lead all financial operations for the manufacturing facility, ensuring accurate, timely, and reliable financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/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 for strategic decisions.
• Analyze plant performance, costs, and operating results to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Manage standard costing, product costing, inventory valuation, and cost control processes.
• Monitor operating expenses and recommend initiatives to improve profitability and reduce costs.
• Lead month-end and year-end close activities with GAAP compliance.

Conocimientos

Financial leadership

Manufacturing operations

Budgeting & forecasting

GAAP & controls

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

ERP systems

Team leadership

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Educación

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

Herramientas

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Vogrinc Search Group seeks an experienced Plant Controller to lead the financial direction of a complex manufacturing facility. You will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, costing, and inventory controls while partnering with operations to drive profitability and operational excellence.

You will manage the Accounting team, perform internal controls, and provide strategic financial guidance to plant leadership.