Plant Controller
Job in
Lansing, Cook County, Illinois, 60438, USA
Listed on 2026-05-04
Listing for:
CFS
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-04
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Accounting & Finance -
Accounting
Cost Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Accounting & Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Plant Controller
We are seeking a Plant Controller to join our manufacturing operations and serve as a key financial partner to plant leadership. This role is responsible for overseeing plant-level financial activities, ensuring accurate cost accounting, and supporting operational decision‑making.
Why Apply?- Opportunity to partner directly with operations and influence business outcomes
- Exposure to core manufacturing and cost accounting processes
- Stable company that is growing
- Internal growth potential within finance and operations leadership
- Nice work life balance and competitive salary
This is a fully onsite position with a target salary of 90k-130k based on experience level.
Key Responsibilities- Manage plant‑level accounting activities, including monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Prepare and analyze financial results, highlighting key drivers and variances versus budget and forecast
- Maintain and analyze standard costs, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variances
- Partner with plant leadership to support cost control, productivity, and margin improvement initiatives
- Lead plant budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with operations
- Provide financial analysis to support capital investments, operational changes, and continuous improvement efforts
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls
- Support internal and external audits as required
- Utilize ERP and reporting systems to improve accuracy, visibility, and efficiency
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 3 or more years of accounting or finance experience in a manufacturing environment
- Solid understanding of cost accounting, inventory, and manufacturing operations
- Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or similar)
- Strong Excel skills and financial analysis capabilities
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