Cost Controller / Plant Controller

Reporting directly to the Vice President, Controlling, the Plant Controller/Senior Cost Accountant for vaRS Nortrak’s facility located in Chicago Heights, IL, is responsible to perform and lead a variety of financial management and reporting responsibilities. You will work directly with the Plant Manager and report to the company’s VP, Controlling.

Responsibilities

Complies with all Nortrak safety policies and regulations; Complete month-end procedures and prepare internal management reports; Analyze profitability by product, project, and customer; Lead monthly financial reviews with the CFO, VP Controlling, Plant Manager, and other departments; Support process improvement initiatives and assist with cost saving plans; Perform profitability and cost analyses for a variety of projects, investments, and products; Prepare internal budgets and monitor actual results against budget; Prepare quarterly revenue forecasts in collaboration with the production team; Work closely with Purchasing, HR, and Sales to optimize cost, pricing and overhead; Manage product costing in SAP and review standard costs monthly; Review and reconcile labor reports and analyze actuals vs production benchmarks; Monitor inventory costing, balance, and movement; Collaborate with Production Team in managing inventory counts and various operations; Identify, investigate, and resolve costing and labor variances with different groups; Monitor and enforce compliance with internal policies at the plant level; Manage deadlines and prioritize bids based on complexity, priority, and risks; Build and nurture healthy working relationships with a wide range of employees; Adhere to Nortrak's Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies

Requirements

Undergraduate Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance or equivalent; Minimum of 3+ years of accounting experience; Experience with financial planning and analysis; Understanding of cost accounting methodologies; Ability to analyze financial and non-financial data and be able to clearly articulate opportunities for improvement and/or risk areas; Advanced Excel, Word, and Power Point skills; Experience with ERP systems; Strong analytical and interpersonal skills combined with sound professional judgement; Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

CPA or CMA; experience in manufacturing; exposure to foundry; SAP

Benefits

A supportive, family oriented Nortrak Blue culture; An environment where Health and Safety is the #1 priority; Career development opportunities and competitive pay progression; Competitive medical, dental & vision benefits; Company paid life and disability insurance; Paid holidays and vacation; Retirement plan with matching contributions; Tuition Assistance Program; Wellness Program; Employee Assistance Program; Employee Recognition Programs