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Plant Controller

Brilliant®
Deerfield, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/17/2026

Brilliant® is an award-winning contract and consulting practice headquartered in Chicago and specializing in accounting, finance, technology and business solutions for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. labor markets.


Job Description

Our client, a US-based, Fortune 500 Manufacturer is seeking a Plant Controller consultant to oversee divisional and plant operations for multiple locations. This unique position will lead all finance and accounting activities for assigned sites. Ideal candidate will have heavy manufacturing experience with strong leadership skills to work in this high energy, fast paced environment. This is a contract position targeting 4-6 months.


Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all financial activities related to multiple plant operations.
  • Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting
  • Advise senior leadership on short and long term financial objectives
  • Manage all cost accounting related functions including: bill of materials, FICO, inventory valuations, etc.
  • Provide a variety of analysis on projects relating to inventory and costing
  • Support continual process improvements and system enhancements
  • Work with cross-functional teams to ensure project execution
  • Collaborate frequently with site General Managers and Corporate Leaders
  • Provide technical and functional training and mentoring to team members


Qualifications:

  • B.A. degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 5-7 years of progressive Accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
  • General understanding of Accounting principles related to US GAAP
  • Preferred certifications of either CPA, MBA, or CMA
  • SAP S/4 Hana experience highly preferred.
  • Advanced knowledge of cost accounting, analysis, and reporting
  • Required experience within a plant or on-site manufacturing location

Salary : $75 - $85

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