Plant Controller

About the role

We are seeking a Plant Controller at our Glendale Heights facility, reporting to our Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis. As our Plant Controller, you will work closely with the Operations leadership team to ensure operating efficiency and achievement of key performance indicators that drive plant performance and profitability. This role is a key business partner to our leadership team, requiring broad business acumen and operational experience. You will also be responsible for the accuracy of the manufacturing facility’s financial statements and preparation of related reporting.

Responsibilities

• Forecast manufacturing facility financial results monthly
• Lead annual budgeting process and related ongoing variance analysis
• Design and implement KPI dashboards; perform monthly variance analysis
• Prepare and lead monthly presentations of financial results to Corporate Leadership
• Prepare ROI analyses associated with material capital spending requests
• Design and implement internal controls and procedures related to inventory management and operational activities
• Oversee and maintain the cycle counting program
• Work with plant leadership team to identify and drive opportunities that will fuel plant growth, efficiency, and profitability
• Work with managers in understanding, interpreting, and optimizing departmental P&Ls
• Perform special projects and ad hoc analysis as needed
• Lead corporate financial audits at the site level
• Lead end of year inventory and external auditor engagements
• Lead tax abatement efforts for capital projects
• Track and maintain tax deductible plant activities, for example R&D and plant trial activities
• Interpret contracts and terms and conditions to reduce exposure and risk

Requirements

• BA/BS in Accounting or related field
• 5 years’ experience in a plant financial position
• Proven experience in driving process improvement
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent project management abilities, capable of prioritizing and handling multiple projects simultaneously under tight time constraints and within budget parameters
• Well-developed written and oral presentation skills
• Ability to coach and communicate with non-accounting professionals
• Ability to collaborate and influence cross-functionally
• Energized by fast-paced environment
• Great relationship management abilities
• MS Office and ERP system proficiency required; IFS experience preferred

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation and bonus programs
• Medical, Dental, and Vision options for you and your family
• Safe-harbor 401(k) Plan with generous matching and immediate vesting
• Life, AD&D, Short and Long-term Disability Programs
• Health, Dependent Care, & Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account Contributions
• Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pay

Target Base Salary: $120,000 - $145,000 annually, plus eligibility for a 10% annual performance bonus.