We are looking for a Plant Controller to provide financial leadership for a manufacturing operation in Rochelle, Illinois. This role works closely with plant leaders to turn operating results into clear financial insight, support sound decision-making, and strengthen overall business performance. The position blends forward-looking planning with hands-on oversight of plant finance, cost management, and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the plant's annual budget, periodic forecasts, and financial planning processes to support operational and business targets.
• Partner with site leadership to interpret financial and operating results, highlight trends, and recommend practical actions to improve performance.
• Analyze margins, cash flow, and business risks while identifying opportunities to strengthen profitability and working capital.
• Review capital spending proposals by developing financial models, assessing returns, and monitoring results after implementation.
• Manage plant cost accounting activities, including inventory valuation, product costing, production variance analysis, and manufacturing cost reporting.
• Work with operations, sourcing, engineering, and maintenance teams to uncover cost drivers and improve efficiency across materials, labor, and overhead.
• Prepare timely financial reports and performance updates for local and senior leadership, ensuring clear visibility into site results.
• Maintain strong internal controls, accurate accounting records, and audit-ready documentation in line with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and develop site finance staff while improving reporting methods, financial processes, and management tools that support continuous improvement.

Salary:

$110,000-$132,000

Benefits:

Medical/dental/vision401K