Plant Controller
$105,000–$140,000 year
On-siteSt. Charles, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Manage plant accounting support including cost accounting, inventory control, accounts payable, payroll, billing, and preparation of financial control reports. Supervise manufacturing, inventory, and finished goods ledgers while compiling operating performance reports and analyzing unusual items. Administer bill of materials audits, distribute material and labor variances daily, and report monthly slow-moving inventory. Ensure compliance with SOX, GAAP, and internal auditing standards while protecting company assets and reconciling inventory balances. Supervise the accounting team through hiring, training, performance appraisals, and managing overtime. Participate in plant management and product review meetings to assist with quarterly reviews and operations improvement activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
- 5+ years of professional accounting experience and/or training
- 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership
- Knowledge of Accounting software
- Knowledge of Contact Management systems
- Knowledge of Inventory software
- Knowledge of manufacturing software
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel including use of Pivot Tables and analytical tools
- Solid understanding of cost accounting concepts
- Solid mathematical and analytical skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Desired Qualifications
- SAP experience
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