Plant Controller
- Pay
- $110,000 – $130,000 per year
- Location
- Champaign, IL
- Listed
- 30 days ago
About the role
Plant Controller - Manufacturing | Silgan Closures | Champaign, IL
Stability. Innovation. Industry Leader. - We Are Silgan.
Silgan Closures is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Plant Controller for our Champaign, IL manufacturing facility. This role leads plant accounting, manufacturing finance, cost accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, inventory control, standard costing, variance analysis, and internal controls. As a key member of the plant leadership team, the Plant Controller partners with Operations and corporate leadership to improve financial performance, control manufacturing costs, safeguard company assets, and drive operational excellence.
What we offer you: *
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage*
- Salary range: $110,000 - $130,000 based on experience*
- 401(k) with company match*
- Paid vacation and holidays*
- Tuition reimbursement*
- Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, legal plans, identity protection*
- Employee engagement events and team-building activities *
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
- Stable employment with a global industry leader
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates, where applicable.
What you'll do
- Financial Reporting & Manufacturing Finance
- Analyze and report monthly financial results to plant and corporate leadership
- Support month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Prepare annual budgets, monthly forecasts, operating plans, and strategic financial plans
- Monitor key plant financial metrics and performance indicators
- Provide financial analysis to support manufacturing operations and business decisions
- Support capital expenditure planning and investment analysis
- Maintain strong financial controls, purchasing controls, and internal controls
- Cost Accounting & Inventory Management
- Manage manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, and bills of material
- Analyze labor, material, manufacturing overhead, distribution costs, returns, and inventory
- Lead physical inventories and monthly inventory audits
- Investigating inventory and manufacturing cost variances
- Reconcile and maintain accurate perpetual inventory records
- Analyze excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory
- Leadership & Continuous Improvement *
Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members
- Improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, inventory accuracy, and financial controls
- Partner with plant leadership on cost reduction, profitability, and operational improvements
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
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- Plant Partnership
- Participate in daily production meetings as a member of the plant leadership team
- Partner with Operations on production costs, manufacturing efficiency, inventory, and financial performance
Provide financial insight and recommendations to support plant objectives
Safety & Food Safety
- *Support all company safety initiatives and promote safe work practices
- Identify and address workplace safety concerns
- Maintain compliance with applicable Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food Safety, and HACCP requirements
You'll need to have
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of progressive manufacturing accounting experience*
- Strong background in:
- Manufacturing Cost accounting
- Stand Costing
- Financial reporting
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Variance analysis
- Inventory control and reconciliation
- Internal Controls
- Experience supervising, coaching, and developing employees
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to partner effectively with manufacturing operations and corporate teams
Preferred
Previous Plant Controller or Manufacturing Controller experience
Experience with JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle, or similar manufacturing ERP systems
- ERP implementation or system conversion experience
- Multi-site manufacturing experience
- Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and internal controls
Why Join Silgan Closures?
Fortune 500 packaging leader with a global manufacturing presence
Provider of sustainable metal and plastic packaging solutions
Strong commitment to safety, innovation, sustainability, and employee development
Collaborative manufacturing environment where you can make an immediate impact
Long-standing reputation for stability, growth, and operational excellence
Bring your manufacturing finance, plant accounting, cost accounting, and leadership experience to Silgan Closures and help drive financial and operational performance at our Champaign, IL facility.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.
Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.
Silgan is a drug-free workplace.
EEO/M/W/Vet/Disability
From Silgan Containers's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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