Plant Controller

Post Date

Jul 01, 2026

Location

Glenview,
Illinois

ZIP/Postal Code

60062
US
Sep 15, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract,Perm Possible

Category

Accounting

Req #

CHI-aea5c288-9c72-4940-b267-cb818c9bacb4

Pay Rate

$68 - $85 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

The Plant Controller has a direct reporting relationship to the Director, Plant and Cost Accounting within the Corporate Controllers department. This position acts as a key business partner to the Plant General Manager and their direct reports by providing financial oversight, critical analysis, and actively soliciting process improvement opportunities. This role acts as the key person responsible for providing timely and accurate financial and operational reporting with corresponding analysis. In addition, this individual is responsible for establishing an environment that ensures and maintains a high level of internal control over these reporting practices. The Plant Controller will establish procedures to ensure that plant personnel are knowledgeable of and adhere to all financial policies.

This individual will direct all financial activities related to accounting processes, annual planning, periodic spare parts reviews, fixed assets, maintenance activities, and budgeted or unplanned turnarounds. This role will also manage all internal and external audit requirements.

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Required Skills & Experience

• BS/BA in a related field or equivalent experience typically required to complete all essential job functions.
• 5 to 10 years supervisory experience in manufacturing accounting
• Strong understanding of internal controls, compliance, and financial governance in a regulated environment.
• Ability to clearly communicate financial information to project teams and senior leadership.
• SAP Experience (Currently use SAP S4)

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

•CPA/MBA
○ Time in the role is more applicable
• Demonstrated experience with project accounting for multi year, multi billion dollar capital programs.
• Comparable Industry: Chemical Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Fertilizer Industry

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.