Plant Controller

Biourja Renewables LLc • Houston, TX

34d • $115,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Controller position will oversee all accounting operations for our ethanol plant in Peoria IL, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, compliance with regulatory standards, and alignment with strategic business goals. This role is responsible for leading a team of accounting professionals and working closely with plant operations, procurement, logistics, and executive leadership to provide insight and direction on financial performance and cost management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent. CPA Preferred.
• Minimum 7 plus years of experience preferably in Accounting or equivalent.
• Experience in manufacturing or processing industry; ethanol or renewable fuels experience preferred.
• Strong Knowledge of US GAAP, cost accounting, and inventory management.
• Proficiency with ERP system ( WHAT IS OUR ERP?)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet established deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Flexibility and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.
• Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.
• Advanced applications software expertise (Excel and accounting software).
• Team player.

Nice To Haves

• CPA Preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or processing industry; ethanol or renewable fuels experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, inventory accounting, and fixed assets.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings and reporting.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP and internal policies.
• Oversee cost accounting and financial analysis for ethanol production, including commodity inputs (e.g., corn, natural gas) and outputs (e.g., ethanol, DDGS, corn oil).
• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure operational efficiency.
• Partner with plant operations and senior leadership to develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax and regulatory requirements specific to biofuels/ethanol production.
• Support M&A activity, capital projects, and strategic initiatives through financial modeling and analysis.
• Recruit, develop, and mentor accounting team members.
• Assist Corporate Controller with various initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical (with wellness discount), dental, vision
• Company-paid life insurance, long-term disability and, and short-term disability
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company match
• Cash Balance Retirement Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees