Strategic Plant Controller: Profitability & Operations

Clear Concepts, Inc.; Lake Forest (IL); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Clear Concepts, Inc. seeks a Plant Controller to guide the financial direction of a complex manufacturing facility. You will partner with operations, oversee reporting, budgeting, forecasting, costing, and inventory controls while developing the Accounting team.

This role emphasizes profitability, operational excellence, and sound financial decision-making, driving month-end close, internal controls, and capital planning. Strong leadership and ERP proficiency are essential.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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 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.

Conocimientos

Financial leadership

Analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Excel

Educación

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

Herramientas

ERP/accounting systems

Descripción del empleo

Clear Concepts, Inc. seeks a Plant Controller to guide the financial direction of a complex manufacturing facility. You will partner with operations, oversee reporting, budgeting, forecasting, costing, and inventory controls while developing the Accounting team.

This role emphasizes profitability, operational excellence, and sound financial decision-making, driving month-end close, internal controls, and capital planning. Strong leadership and ERP proficiency are essential.