Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsHigh-impact leadership role in plant financeStrong career advancement within a global businessAbout Our ClientOur client is a large, publicly traded industrial manufacturing organization within the chemicals sector, operating multiple production facilities across North America. The company is known for strong financial discipline, sustained growth, investment in talent, and clear internal career progression opportunities.Job DescriptionAct as a strategic finance partner to the Plant Manager and operations leadershipAnalyze plant performance: cost, productivity, yield, scrap, and marginsSupport pricing decisions, capital investments, and continuous improvement initiativesParticipate in plant staff meetings and operational reviewsOwn monthly, quarterly, and annual close processesPrepare financial statements, variance analysis, and management reportsEnsure compliance with US GAAP, corporate policies, and SOX controlsCoordinate internal and external auditsLead annual operating plan (AOP) and forecasting cyclesTrack KPIs, cost reduction initiatives, and financial risksOversee standard costing, BOMs, routings, and labor ratesAnalyze PPV, usage, absorption, and overhead variancesLead inventory processes: physical counts, cycle counts, and valuationImprove inventory turns, working capital, and obsolescence managementDevelop and mentor the plant accounting teamMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful ApplicantBachelor's degree in Accounting or FinanceProven experience as a Plant Controller or senior plant finance leaderStrong background in manufacturing, cost, and inventory accountingOwnership of month-end close and plant-level reportingPrior people management experiencePublic company experience strongly preferredCPA highly desirableERP experience (SAP preferred)Industry experience in chemicals, energy, oil & gas, or heavy manufacturing is a plusStable and progressive career trajectoryWhat's on OfferExposure to a large, publicly traded organizationStrong internal mobility and career progressionStrategic, high-visibility role partnering with operations leadershipHybrid work model flexibilityCompetitive compensation (implied based on level and scope)ContactSarah RichardsQuote job refJN-062026-7049149Job summarySectorEngineering & ManufacturingSub SectorProduction, ManufacturingIndustryIndustrial / ManufacturingLocationNorthbrookContract TypeTemporaryConsultant nameSarah RichardsJob ReferenceJN-062026-7049149