Plant Controller

Plant Controller

(Romeoville, IL - Hybrid)

Madison Street Search has partnered with a large, privately held global manufacturing company to identify a Plant Controller to join its finance leadership team. This role oversees plant-level controllership for the company’s largest U.S. manufacturing and corporate site, supporting cost accounting, inventory, month-end close, and financial reporting across a complex, multi-site operation. The position plays a key role in analyzing production costs, monitoring material/labor/overhead variances, and partnering closely with operations to drive financial performance.

This is a rare Plant Controller opportunity with strong visibility and succession potential within a growing global organization with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. The role is highly hands-on, leading a small team while owning a fast-paced 3-day close, inventory accounting, and plant financial reporting. The company has a strong internal promotion culture and continues to grow both organically and through acquisitions, creating long-term leadership opportunities within the finance organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting required
• CPA preferred
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience within large manufacturing organizations
• Strong background in cost accounting, plant accounting, inventory, and month-end close
• Experience with fixed assets, manufacturing operations, and financial reporting
• Exposure to multi-site environments and consolidated reporting (preferred)
• Strong business partnering skills with operations and plant leadership

Perks

• Base salary + 15% bonus
• 401(k) with company match + profit sharing
• Full benefits package, effective first of the month following start date
• 3 weeks PTO (accrues, flexible usage policy) + unlimited sick/personal time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Business casual environment (jeans on Fridays)
• Highly collaborative “one team” culture with strong internal promotion track record