Plant Controller (Paid Relo)

$140,000 - $165,000 - WE CAN GET VERY AGGRESSIVE BASED On YOUR EXPERIENCE.

We are motivated and searching for a PLANT CONTROLLER to be located in our Greater Chicago Metro Area's Manufacturing Plant. Our product line is booming during the recession. As the sites financial business partner, they will advise and support the GM. We are one of North Americas largest independent manufacturers of consumer-labeled goods, aligning with common household brand-named companies(link removed) Having been in business for 30 years, and still growing, we offer great job stability and excellent growth potential. This person will have a plant accountant reporting to them, and this position reports directly to the Division Controller at the corporate level.

The Plant is located about 25 min due South of downtown Chicago.

• There are very nice neighborhoods within a reasonable commute


• A short trip to Lake Michigan Coast


• A short commute to enjoy the Big City life at your fingertips


• Or relax in your quiet neighborhood

Excellent growth potential - 18 locations in North America.

We need a Plant Controller:

- A hands-on leader with all the day-to-day Financial and Cost Accounting

- Strong ERP skills

- Somebody that has worked in a manufacturing plant and is comfortable in that setting

Competitive compensation, full benefits package, and paid relocation assistance.

Highly visible role in a highly profitable plant.

BONUS POINTS if you have chemical manufacturing at any point in your career.

Company Overview for Plant Controller:

As one of North Americas largest independent manufacturers of consumer-packaged goods, our large portfolio of brands and retailers bring their products to life, aligning ourselves with common household named products. We have full-service capabilities covering end-to-end contract manufacturing, including project management, innovation and R&D, procurement, blending and compounding, filling and packaging, supply chain and distribution, and quality control.

Plant Controller Job Duties

• Perform monthly closing of financials for the facility in accordance with GAAP with full income statement & balance sheet responsibility for plant location.


• Provide daily/weekly/monthly financial reporting of production and expense metrics to plant Manager.


• Work in conjunction with Plant and Divisional leadership to optimize plant performance and drive the annual productivity agenda.


• Prepare annual budget and monthly forecasts comparing projected results to the prior year, budget, and previous forecasts.


• Manage product standard costs including applying cost changes and analyzing variances to the standard cost


• Inventory Control for raw materials, work in progress, finished goods, and fixed assets. This includes excess and obsolesces reviews, monitoring inventory turn analysis, and leading physical inventory counts.


• Liaison and communicate with Corporate and third-party stakeholders. This includes providing support for internal audits, external audits, and corporate Integrated Supply Chain.


• Creation of capital spending project analysis.

Benefits for the Plant Controller:

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Dental insurance


• Disability insurance


• Employee assistance program


• Employee discount


• Flexible schedule


• Flexible spending account


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Parental leave


• Professional development assistance


• Referral program


• Relocation assistance


• Retirement plan


• Tuition reimbursement


• Vision insurance


• Plant Controller


• Cost Accountant