Regional Plant Controller | $2B MFG | Elmhurst, IL - JN-072026-7056279

Ability to grow internally with oversight over multiple plants
Leading a team of accounting professionals

About Our Client

I'm partnered with the CFO at a multi-billion dollar, manufacturing organization located near Elmhurst, IL. This company is one of the largest businesses in North America in their market and is growing through acquisitions. They're now looking to bring on a Regional Plant Controller to oversee multiple plants.In this role, you'll report directly to the Senior Controller with a dotted line to the CFO and take ownership of key accounting functions. You'll have full ownership over the business' financials including, month-end-close, financial planning and analysis, inventory, and cost accounting.

Job Description

Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements/KPI reports for the plants in accordance with company policies and GAAP.
Proactively partner with plant management and the Controller's group to ensure that all parties have a clear and accurate picture of the plants overall financial performance.
Lead the preparation of the plants' business planning process, incorporating productivity and cost targets for both manufacturing and sourcing.
Prepare monthly rolling forecasts and provide plant and operations leadership with insight and commentary for all major variances from both plan and prior forecast.
Provide financial guidance for all plant capital investments and related business case justifications.
Lead and drive plant cost reduction efforts, holding plant management team responsible for delivering annual cost reductions and productivity improvements.
Develop and maintain accurate standard cost data for all products, working with both product teams and business management on new product development and new business opportunities.
Prepare and assist in recondition cost quotes on new business/contracts.
Ensure proper internal controls are in place to safeguard company assets.
Develop necessary inventory polices and controls to ensure integrity of financial statements.
Serve as the primary contact for internal and external auditors.

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