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Controller

Brilliant
Hills, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2025

Job Description

Plant Controller

Bonus

Health / Vision / Dental K Generous PTO

As a Plant Controller, you will have the opportunity to join a global organization as a key partner to senior leadership. You will lead the full accounting and finance functions, responsible for all financial planning, reporting, GAAP compliance, cost accounting, and inventory analysis to support decision-making, optimize costs, and improve profitability.

Responsibilities :

  • Conduct variance analysis and reporting for plant operations, including financial and manufacturing metrics such as labor, machine utilization, shift performance, cost controls, and inventory management.
  • Collaborate with plant management and supply chain teams to develop and update monthly production plans, while tracking actual performance daily, weekly, and monthly.
  • Partner with operations staff to improve processes for raw material handling, inventory management, quality assurance, shipping, and customer service.
  • Support financial closing and monthly forecasting processes for the plant.
  • Prepare journal entries and analyze plant profit-and-loss statements, presenting reviews to leadership.
  • Assist in developing the annual plant budget.
  • Monitor and update labor costs per line and machine based on real-time observations and analysis.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and internal controls, maintaining a strong financial governance framework.
  • Contribute to ERP system implementation at the plant level.
  • Track capital expenditures and monitor cost improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with inventory control to establish a cycle counting process for raw materials and finished goods.
  • Assist with corporate reporting requirements and standard cost updates.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
  • 10 years of accounting / finance experience, including GAAP, cost accounting, and inventory controls knowledge.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and present insights to leadership.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Experience driving process improvements and optimizing operational efficiency.
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