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Plant Controller

Silgan White Cap Corp · Champaign, Illinois · On-site

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PayNot posted
LevelDirector · Accounting
Work modeOn-site
CPA exam supportNot mentioned
CPA licenseNot mentioned
Experience5 years+
PostedOct 1, 2026
Found by usOct 1, 2026
Last checkedOct 8, 2026

Quick look

Prepare and analyze plant financials including cost accounting inventory control forecasting and reporting for a manufacturing plant.

A few years in, CPA in progressPublic accountant moving to industry

Worth knowing: Supports Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and GMP Food Safety HACCP requirements

From the posting

A. POSITION PURPOSE: The Plant Controller is responsible for ensuring compliance with company, corporate, and legal requirements while safeguarding company assets. This role provides accurate and timely financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, inventory management, and cost accounting support to plant and corporate leadership. The Plant Controller oversees financial controls, purchasing controls, inventory accuracy, and accounting processes that drive operational and financial success. B. SUBORDINATE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS: 1. Supervises approximately 1-3 team members, which may include: Accounting Assistant Senior Accounting Assistant Provides leadership, development, coaching, and performance management for direct reports. C. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Analyze and report monthly financial results to plant and corporate leadership. Prepare monthly forecasts, annual operating plans, budgets, and strategic plans. Ensure all financial reporting and transactions are completed accurately and timely. Provide meaningful financial analysis to support operational decision-making. Monitor and report key plant financial metrics and performance indicators. Support capital expenditure planning and investment analysis. Cost Accounting & Inventory Management Develop and maintain standard costs and bills of materials. Monitor labor, material, manufacturing overhead, distribution costs, returns, and inventory levels. Lead physical inventory processes and monthly inventory audits. Investigate and explain inventory variances and reconcile inventory records. Maintain accurate perpetual inventory records. Analyze excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory. Controls, Compliance & Risk Management Maintain effective internal controls for plant operations and finance functions. Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and corporate policies. Safeguard company assets and financial resources. Partner with corporate finance to resolve accounting and control-related issues. Support internal and external audit activities. Leadership & Continuous Improvement Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting efficiency, inventory accuracy, and operational performance.

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