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Plant Controller

Creative Financial Staffing

Darien, WI · Posted October 20, 2026

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About the job

Plant Controller

Salary: $145,000-$170,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

Our client is a rapidly growing manufacturer of power generation and industrial engine solutions and is adding a Plant Controller to its leadership team

The role reports directly to senior finance leadership and serves as a key business partner to plant operations

High-visibility position with direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making

Opportunity to help drive operational performance, profitability, and continuous improvement initiatives

Play a critical role in supporting a manufacturing facility that is experiencing significant growth and expansion

Key Responsibilities for the Plant Controller:

Lead all plant accounting and financial reporting activities, including month-end close and financial statement preparation

Partner with operations leadership to analyze manufacturing costs, labor efficiency, inventory, and plant performance metrics

Develop and maintain annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses

Ensure accurate inventory accounting, cycle count programs, and physical inventory processes

Monitor standard costs and support cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives

Provide financial insights and recommendations to support operational decision-making

Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards

Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance staff within the facility

Qualifications for the Plant Controller:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience within a manufacturing environment

Publicly traded experience would be nice to see

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