Plant Controller

The Plant Controller is responsible for providing high-level accounting support to our Paris, IL manufacturing plant. This role will play a key role in the finance department, providing expertise and leadership in various accounting and financial functions. With a strong background in accounting principles and experience in the manufacturing industry, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, analyzing financial data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business decisions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements, including income statements and balance sheets.

• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Perform complex reconciliations for accounts such as inventory, intercompany transactions, and revenue recognition.

• Assist in developing and managing the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process.

• Analyze financial data and provide insights to management to support strategic decision-making.

• Review and analyze variances between actual financial results and budgeted targets, providing recommendations for improvement.

• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Support the preparation of financial data for audits and liaise with external auditors.

• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the finance department.

• Participate in cost analysis and provide recommendations for cost-saving initiatives.

• Collaborate with the cost accounting team to analyze product costs and recommend cost-saving strategies.

• Stay abreast of changes in accounting standards and industry trends and implement best practices accordingly.

• Performs other duties as assigned.