Plant Controller | Food Manufacturing

Job Title : Plant Controller

Location : Bolingbrook, IL (Onsite)

Pay Rate : $120K-$170K DOE - Must have worked in food manufacturing

Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K

We are seeking a detail-oriented, hands-on Plant Controller to lead financial operations at our SQF-certified frozen food manufacturing facility. This full-time, onsite role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, cost control, inventory accuracy, and data-driven decision-making at the plant level. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy working cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead all plant-level accounting functions, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis
• Manage inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, and updates to standard costs
• Analyze production costs, yields, and operational KPIs in partnership with plant leadership
• Support timely and accurate month-end close processes, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Oversee physical inventory counts and cycle counts to maintain high inventory accuracy
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and SQF-related financial documentation
• Act as a key liaison between plant operations and corporate finance
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance cost efficiency and financial transparency

Qualifications :

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.