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Plant Controller

United States, Montgomery · Job Posted March 05, 2026
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We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to oversee financial operations and reporting at our facility in Montgomery, Illinois. This role requires a strategic leader who can drive financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency while providing guidance to the accounting team and collaborating with plant management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing finance and a proven ability to manage cost accounting processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Responsibility

  • Direct and manage the financial close process, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger activities, ensuring accurate reconciliations and timely reporting
  • Monitor and analyze the plant’s profit and loss statements and balance sheets, ensuring financial transparency and supporting decision-making processes
  • Collaborate with plant management to provide detailed operational reports, focusing on manufacturing costs, business planning, and forecasting
  • Lead the annual standard costing updates and ensure the accuracy of cost data by working closely with operational teams
  • Supervise and develop the finance team, offering training, coaching, and career growth opportunities while fostering collaboration with senior management
  • Ensure adherence to financial controls, compliance policies, and accurate reporting while managing plant budgets and cost analysis
  • Support cost reduction efforts and process improvement initiatives by analyzing data trends and implementing corrective actions
  • Act as a financial advisor to the manufacturing team, offering expertise on operational accounting and internal controls

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
  • a Master’s degree is preferred
  • At least 10 years of experience in management accounting, with significant exposure to operational reporting in a manufacturing environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrated knowledge of business processes such as Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Production Orders, SOX Controls, and Standard Costing
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
  • Expertise in manufacturing cost accounting and standard cost accounting
  • Proven ability to manage month-end close processes and financial reporting
  • Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and cost reduction strategies

What we offer

  • Medical, dental, vision, 401K- benefits start day 1 of employment, paid parental leave, 10 paid holidays per year
  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan
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