Plant Controller - Champaign, IL

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Silgan Closures is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Plant Controller for our Champaign, IL manufacturing facility. This role leads plant accounting, manufacturing finance, cost accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, inventory control, standard costing, variance analysis, and internal controls. As a key member of the plant leadership team, the Plant Controller partners with Operations and corporate leadership to improve financial performance, control manufacturing costs, safeguard company assets, and drive operational excellence. 


What we offer you:·        

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance        
Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage·    
Salary range: $110,000 - $130,000 based on experience·        
401(k) with company match·
Paid vacation and holidays· 
Tuition reimbursement·        
Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, legal plans, identity protection·      
Employee engagement events and team-building activities·       
Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement   
Stable employment with a global industry leader
Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates, where applicable.
What you'll do:

Financial Reporting & Manufacturing Finance
Analyze and report monthly financial results to plant and corporate leadership
Support month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
Prepare annual budgets, monthly forecasts, operating plans, and strategic financial plans
Monitor key plant financial metrics and performance indicators
Provide financial analysis to support manufacturing operations and business decisions
Support capital expenditure planning and investment analysis
Maintain strong financial controls, purchasing controls, and internal controls
 Cost Accounting & Inventory Management
Manage manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, and bills of material
Analyze labor, material, manufacturing overhead, distribution costs, returns, and inventory
Lead physical inventories and monthly inventory audits
Investigating inventory and manufacturing cost variances
Reconcile and maintain accurate perpetual inventory records
Analyze excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory
 Leadership & Continuous Improvement·  
                                Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members

Improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, inventory accuracy, and financial controls
Partner with plant leadership on cost reduction, profitability, and operational improvements
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
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Plant Partnership
Participate in daily production meetings as a member of the plant leadership team
Partner with Operations on production costs, manufacturing efficiency, inventory, and financial performance

Provide financial insight and recommendations to support plant objectives

 

Safety & Food Safety

·Support all company safety initiatives and promote safe work practices


Identify and address workplace safety concerns

Maintain compliance with applicable Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food Safety, and HACCP requirements

 

You'll need to have:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of progressive manufacturing accounting experience·
 Strong background in:
                  Manufacturing Cost accounting

                  Stand Costing

                  Financial reporting

                  Budgeting and forecasting

                  Variance analysis

                   Inventory control and reconciliation

                   Internal Controls

Experience supervising, coaching, and developing employees
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to partner effectively with manufacturing operations and corporate teams

Preferred:

CPA, CMA, or MBA

Previous Plant Controller or Manufacturing Controller experience

Experience with JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle, or similar manufacturing ERP systems

ERP implementation or system conversion experience

Multi-site manufacturing experience

Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and internal controls