Plant Controller

Sig International Ltd - Northlake, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Northlake, IL

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About the position

The Plant Controller will drive financial excellence in production and operations at the Chilhowie, VA plant through strategic planning, analysis, and reporting. This role is crucial for enhancing the company's profitability and efficiency by developing and executing financial strategies, optimizing investor returns, and ensuring transparent and accurate financial operations. The Plant Controller will guide decision-making processes and support operational improvements through insightful financial management and robust internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Drive medium and long-term financial performance by managing budget planning and defining goals to optimize investor returns.
• Prepare quarterly forecasts to align financial expectations with operational performance, collaborating on planning and reporting with specialist departments.
• Enhance clarity in financial and process workflows by delivering timely key figure reports.
• Establish and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure transaction integrity.
• Oversee the monthly financial closing process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP, statutory, and tax regulations.
• Conduct feasibility studies for non-filler Capex investments, track financial performance versus expectations, and identify savings to improve return on capital.
• Ensure the supply of necessary data and information, and design and maintain controlling systems.
• Prepare target/actual comparisons, interpret key figures, and contribute to improvement initiatives.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement activities.
• Support plant director and manufacturing managers with financial insights for operational strategies and cost control.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with a focus on controlling/finance/accounting.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong speaking, writing, and presentation abilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) skills.
• Proficiency in SAP R3 and Data Analytics.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (LN preferred), IBM Cognos (Controller, TM1), and QlikView/Qlik Sense.

Benefits

• Premium Health care & Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Vacation & Sick Leave
• Much More