Plant Controller

AFA POLYTEK NORTH AMERICA INC • Woodstock, IL

6h

About The Position

The Plant Controller is a hands-on experienced finance professional who directly executes all accounting and financial management activities within the manufacturing environment. This role actively manages the logistical and stock management aspects, personally ensures accurate cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and the financial reporting process. The Plant Controller works directly alongside plant leadership, taking ownership of financial performance and operations efficiency while providing the financial insights that drive day-to-day decision making.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing finance or cost accounting
• High proficiency with ERP systems (preferably SAP S/4 Hana Cloud)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and financial modeling
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
• Knowledge of U.S. regulatory and tax environment

Responsibilities

• Manages all accounting functions including but not limited to accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll.
• Reviews, evaluates and implements accounting systems, policies, and procedures.
• Prepares and presents financial statements, and related reports including but not limited to balance sheets, income statements, cash-flow reports, budgets, and variance analysis.
• Coordinates annual independent audit and preparation of annual tax documents.
• Directs budget preparation, reviews budget proposals, and prepares necessary supporting documentation and justification for proposed budgets.
• Provides management with timely reviews of organization's financial status and progress.
• Ensures compliance with statutory payroll and property tax reporting.
• Assists with company strategic planning.
• Assists with special projects as required.
• Analyzes manufacturing costs and prepares regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
• Makes estimates of new and proposed product costs.
• Conducts physical inventory and monitors the cycle count program.
• Aligns with both Regional and Global Finance teams in financial management and accounting developments.
• Tracks performance against budget and provides actionable insights.
• Supports capital investment analysis and ROI evaluations.
• Develops annual budgets and rolling forecasts in collaboration with operations and finance teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level