Plant Controller - Manufacturing
- $100,000 - $180,000
- Northwoods, IL
Join a dynamic team at a leading packaging and pallet solutions provider where you'll drive financial strategy, optimize operations, and support growth in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
A bit about us:
A dynamic leader in packaging supplies, pallets, and automation solutions focused on innovation, competitive pricing, next-day delivery, and exceptional customer service for businesses across the region and nationally.
Why join us?
A dynamic leader in packaging supplies, pallets, and automation solutions focused on innovation, competitive pricing, next-day delivery, and exceptional customer service for businesses across the region and nationally.
Job Details
Job Details / Responsibilities:
Oversee all financial operations including accounting, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes with accuracy and timeliness
Develop and maintain internal controls, financial policies, and compliance procedures
Provide strategic financial analysis and insights to support business decision-making
Handle inventory costing, job costing, and operational financial metrics for packaging and pallet services
Lead accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions
Prepare financial statements and reports for leadership review
Collaborate with operations on cost optimization, pricing, and efficiency initiatives
Support audits, tax compliance, and financial planning activities
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred)
7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with 3+ years in a Controller or similar leadership role
Strong background in manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain industries preferred
Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks, ERP systems), advanced Excel, and financial reporting tools
Proven experience with inventory management, cost accounting, and operational analysis
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities and high integrity
Oversee all financial operations including accounting, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes with accuracy and timeliness
Develop and maintain internal controls, financial policies, and compliance procedures
Provide strategic financial analysis and insights to support business decision-making
Handle inventory costing, job costing, and operational financial metrics for packaging and pallet services
Lead accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions
Prepare financial statements and reports for leadership review
Collaborate with operations on cost optimization, pricing, and efficiency initiatives
Support audits, tax compliance, and financial planning activities
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred)
7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with 3+ years in a Controller or similar leadership role
Strong background in manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain industries preferred
Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks, ERP systems), advanced Excel, and financial reporting tools
Proven experience with inventory management, cost accounting, and operational analysis
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities and high integrity
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Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
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