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Robert Half Plant Controller in Montgomery, Illinois
Description
We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to oversee financial operations and reporting at our facility in Montgomery, Illinois. This role requires a strategic leader who can drive financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency while providing guidance to the accounting team and collaborating with plant management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing finance and a proven ability to manage cost accounting processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities:
• Direct and manage the financial close process, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger activities, ensuring accurate reconciliations and timely reporting.
• Monitor and analyze the plant’s profit and loss statements and balance sheets, ensuring financial transparency and supporting decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with plant management to provide detailed operational reports, focusing on manufacturing costs, business planning, and forecasting.
• Lead the annual standard costing updates and ensure the accuracy of cost data by working closely with operational teams.
• Supervise and develop the finance team, offering training, coaching, and career growth opportunities while fostering collaboration with senior management.
• Ensure adherence to financial controls, compliance policies, and accurate reporting while managing plant budgets and cost analysis.
• Support cost reduction efforts and process improvement initiatives by analyzing data trends and implementing corrective actions.
• Act as a financial advisor to the manufacturing team, offering expertise on operational accounting and internal controls.
Medical, dental, vision, 401K- benefits start day 1 of employment, paid parental leave, 10 paid holidays per year
Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in management accounting, with significant exposure to operational reporting in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated knowledge of business processes such as Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Production Orders, SOX Controls, and Standard Costing.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Expertise in manufacturing cost accounting and standard cost accounting.
• Proven ability to manage month-end close processes and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and cost reduction strategies.
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