Plant Controller

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Plant Controller

Chicago, IL +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    A growing producer of bakery and snack products, is seeking a Plant Controller to lead financial operations at our West Monroe facility. This role partners closely with plant leadership to drive accuracy, cost visibility, and operational efficiency.

    Responsibilities:
    - Own plant-level accounting, month-end close, reporting, and budgeting
    - Manage standard cost accounting and updates to BOMs/routings
    - Oversee inventory control and cycle counts
    - Conduct material and labor variance analysis and recommend improvements
    - Perform spend analysis and track cost-saving initiatives
    - Support forecasting, margin analysis, and cost optimization
    - Maintain strong internal controls and compliance

    Requirements:
    - Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or similar
    - 5+ years in manufacturing accounting, ideally in the food industry
    - Strong cost accounting and inventory experience
    - Skilled in Excel and ERP systems

  • Compensation
    $110,000-$135,000 per year
  • Locations
    Chicago, IL • West Monroe, LA