Plant Controller, Multi-Site Manufacturing –Tuscola, IL Onsite

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers in the transportation, infrastructure, environment, and consumer industry sectors. We bring the power of innovative chemistry to solve customers' challenges today while preparing them to meet tomorrow’s needs.

About the role

The Plant Controller oversees financial activities for the Tuscola, IL manufacturing locations, a complex single site typically set up as a separate legal entity. This role advises management on all financial matters, with a primary focus on accounting or financial planning, and is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of general accounting and financial reporting activities. The position manages the consolidation of global financial account statements and oversees monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes. This role is fully onsite, 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial analysis activities for a complex site, including local statutory and tax filings.
• Ensure legal compliance with all external reporting requirements.
• Manage overall General Ledger transaction activities, including accounts payable, receivables, inventories, and fixed assets.
• Ensure accounting records are prepared and maintained in accordance with Cabot’s global standards and GAAP.
• Oversee the consolidation of global financial account statements for government filings.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Develop and communicate forecasts, analyses, budgets, and other financial information to senior management.
• Lead analyses to facilitate decisions on capital appropriations, expansion, pricing, product line changes, and product/profit performance.
• Manage a team of professional accountants and financial analysts.
• Practice Performance Based Management by coaching and developing employees, both direct and matrix reports.

Requirements

• University degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in accounting or financial management, highly preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience handling multiple sites is preferred.
• Expert knowledge of accounting and financial principles, with the ability to apply them in a business setting.
• Strong knowledge of country statutory and tax accounting and reporting requirements.
• Ability to make decisions and take initiative in the absence of perfect information.
• Ability to build trust and gain support across the organization.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Skills

• Ability to monitor and manage the performance and development of finance staff.

Benefits

• Health benefits beginning on the first day of employment, including vision and dental.
• 401K savings plan.
• Annual bonus based on company performance.
• Dynamic, flexible, and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for growth in influence, position, and compensation.
• Meaningful work contributing to sustainable solutions and a positive global impact.
• Competitive vacation and benefits package.

Pay

The pay range for this role is from $120,200 to $174,300. The actual compensation offered will depend on the candidate's skill, qualifications, experience, and location.

Cabot Corporation is committed to fostering an inclusive culture and is an equal opportunity employer. All employees are expected to uphold a safe and environmentally focused working environment.