Strategic Plant Controller - Manufacturing Finance Leader

Ridgemont Resources, Inc.; Lake Forest (IL); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ridgemont Resources, Inc. in Lake Forest, IL seeks an experienced Plant Controller to lead the plant's financial operations, partnering with operations to drive profitability and operational excellence.

You will oversee finance functions, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, costing, and internal controls. The role requires 7–10 years in plant/ manufacturing controllers, strong leadership, and deep expertise in cost accounting, inventory, and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of Controller or Plant Controller experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Financial leadership experience in a complex manufacturing operation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and 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.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Financial leadership

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Inventory accounting

Cost accounting

Internal controls

Team leadership

Communication skills

GAAP knowledge

Cross-functional partnership

Formation

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

Description du poste

Ridgemont Resources, Inc. in Lake Forest, IL seeks an experienced Plant Controller to lead the plant's financial operations, partnering with operations to drive profitability and operational excellence.

You will oversee finance functions, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, costing, and internal controls. The role requires 7–10 years in plant/ manufacturing controllers, strong leadership, and deep expertise in cost accounting, inventory, and ERP systems.