Plant Controller | Manufacturing | Decatur, Il

• Opportunity to put your stamp on this role and make decisions with direct impact|Exposure to C-Suite within a growing, multi-million dollar organization

About Our Client
With a strong reputation for their innovation and high quality products, our client has been serving customers across a wide variety of industries for decades, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of their products. With their state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and advanced technology and machinery, they offer a comprehensive portfolio of solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of their growing, diverse clientele. By offering end-to-end solutions, our client is experiencing major company growth and is looking for a Plant Accounting Manager to help oversee this continuous growth!

Plant Accounting Manager Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with plant management and corporate finance team to develop annual operating budgets and long-term financial forecasts. Monitor performance against budget and forecast, providing regular reports and analysis to support decision-making.
• Provide financial analysis and support to plant management, highlighting key performance indicators, trends, and opportunities. Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling to assess the financial impact of various business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements. Coordinate with internal and external auditors during financial audits.
• Develop and maintain financial controls, procedures, and systems to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, and forecasts. Monitor and control plant expenditures, costs, and variances. Identify areas of improvement and recommend cost-saving measures.
• Oversee inventory control processes, including accurate valuation, cycle counting, and reconciliation. Analyze inventory levels and trends, ensuring optimal inventory management to minimize carrying costs and maximize working capital.

MPI 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 Applicant

• Strong knowledge of financial principles, practices, and regulations
• Manufacturing industry experience required
• Master's degree or CPA designation is a plus
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• 5+ years of experience in accounting and financial management
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial management (ERP) software
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and influence
• Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and inventory accounting

What's on Offer

• Exposure to cross-functional senior leadership
• 4% 401k match
• Mentorship from the Plant Managers & CFO
• Strong career progression
• Annual bonus incentive
• 3+ weeks PTO
• Competitive compensation package

Contact: Nikki Nowak
Quote job ref: JN-072023-6117875