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Plant Controller

CFS

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Accounting / Auditing, Finance / Banking / Insurance

Step into a high-impact Plant Controller role where you’ll directly influence operational strategy and financial performance at a thriving food manufacturing facility. If you enjoy partnering with leadership and driving cost optimization, this is your seat at the table.

Plant Controller

Salary: $135,000 – $155,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

  • Direct exposure to senior leadership and influence over plant-level financial strategy
  • Ownership of a full P&L within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Opportunity to drive meaningful cost savings and operational improvements
  • Be a true business partner to plant leadership—not just reporting, but shaping decisions
  • Work for a stable, growing national food manufacturer with strong market presence
  • Blend of strategic finance and hands-on operational analysis
  • Bonus potential plus comprehensive benefits including 401(k) match
  • Collaborative culture focused on ownership, growth, and continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities For The Plant Controller

  • Manage plant budgets including labor, materials, and operational costs
  • Analyze manufacturing variances and recommend corrective actions
  • Lead month-end close and report financial results to leadership
  • Monitor inventory valuation and ensure accuracy of adjustments
  • Identify cost reduction opportunities across all cost drivers
  • Maintain internal controls and support ERP system utilization

Qualifications For The Plant Controller

  • Bachelor’s in Accounting or 7+ years of relevant experience
  • 2+ years of Plant Controller experience
  • Inventory and manufacturing accounting experience preferred
  • Exposure to ERP systems and Microsoft Excel

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About the company

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Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. We’ve adapted to industry changes, listened to feedback, and expanded our services to meet the evolving needs of our clients and candidates.

In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.