Cox Consulting Network has been exclusively retained by a fast-growing, profitable manufacturer to find a detail-oriented and analytical
Plant Controller. This is a hybrid role (4 days/week onsite) near Elgin, Illinois with travel to Addison, IL.This position is perfect for a person who thrives in a collaborative, high-energy, fast-growing manufacturing environment.
In this critical role, you will report to the Corporate Controller and be responsible for the accounting for two manufacturing sites.You'll be the backbone of the month-end and year-end close processes, drive the KPI reporting and manage all forecasts and budgets.You'll partner with the Plant Manager to improve operational processes and productivity and will be a key member of the plant management team.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of manufacturing accounting principles, reach out!
What You'll Do
- Preparation of monthly financial reporting, and key financialtemplates
- Weekly Sales Reporting analysis and email communication to ownersincluding generating and analyzing sales report and performing weekly cashreconciliation
- Posting and reconciling general ledger entries for month-end closing
- ICO accruals
- Prepare the reconciliation for all balance sheet accounts and keyincome statement accounts timely at month end close.
- Ensure fixed assets are appropriately recorded and depreciated asper date of service.
- Review entries for depreciation and amortization.
- Review and record construction-in-progress
- Assist with year-end inventory count and GL adjustments as requiredmonthly.
- Work with operation to clear any inventory issues on-site.
- Manage Senior Accounting and AP/AR clerks
- Manage and assist clerks with ACH/wire/check activity and reviewweekly payables runs
- Manage and assist clerks with collections and reconciliations of AR.
Requirements
- Experience: 5-7 years of accountingexperience (Accounting Manager/Controller or similar role preferred).
- Education: BA in Accounting or a relatedfield.
- Business Central experience is strongly preferred!
- Tech Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel(specifically pivot tables) and accounting software.
- Manufacturing Experience: cost accounting & understanding of manufacturing accounting& inventory required
- Communication: Strong financial acumen with theability to explain the "why" behind the numbers to variousstakeholders.
- Mindset: Ability to work independently,high attention to detail, and a collaborative team spirit.
Benefits
- Flexibility - hybrid role with 4days/week in office in either Elgin, IL or Addison, IL
- Competitive salary
- Bonus opportunity
- Medical, Vision, Dental
- Profitable and growing company -potential for IPO in the future