Plant Controller

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Controller in the Elgin, IL area! The client is looking for a candidate who wants a long-term career and be a key member of the team. This person will oversee and handle all facets of accounting, accounting personnel, payroll, payroll generation, license renewals, wire-transfers, systems equipment and website renewals.

• Develop financial analysis
• Review company financial records and ensure accuracy
• Understand accounting systems and investigate related issues
• Perform period, quarterly and yearly closing functions and conduct financial analysis
• Make reports on period, quarterly and annual basis for division controller & federal, state and local agencies
• Prepare profit estimates and annual budgets for departments and analyze the activity
• Analyze and decide whether new business is financially beneficial and consistent with the company strategy
• Evaluate department and customer performance
• Control the company’s physical and liquid assets
• Review and approve expenditures
• Have a plan to prevent excessive spending
• Ensure all capital projects meet company requirements
• Supervise all office staff
• Follow all established programs and policies to meet all company requirements
• Support all aspects of the SQF 2000 Systems
• Supervise and guide all direct reports, including performance reviews and providing direct feedback
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 10+ years of accounting / finance experience
• Knowledge of INFO ERP and MITS systems preferred.
• Proficient with Excel & Access required
• Knowledge of accounting practices
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent verbal an communication skills
• Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions
• Ability to foster collaborative relationships to accomplish work goals