Plant Controller (Finance)

Plant Controller

Belvidere, 826 E MADISON ST, BELVIDERE, Illinois, United States of America Req #2423

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

We believe our employees are the reason for our success, and our compensation and benefits are designed to reflect that belief.

The Plant Controller plays a vital role on our leadership team. We offer a competitive compensation package, including a salary and an annual bonus structure up to 15% based on plant metrics. Additional benefits:

• 401k + Company Match
• 13 Paid Holidays, including week between Christmas and New Years
• 3 weeks paid Vacation yearly
• Company paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Company Paid Life Insurance Policy

Position Summary
This position manages and directs all elements of the operation's financial and accounting functions. It maintains the integrity of all budgeting and financial activities and provides timely and effective service to internal and external customers and supports the accomplishment of performance and growth goals.

Position Responsibilities Include, but Are Not Limited To:

• Ensures financial objectives are understood and implemented throughout the plant.
• Advises Management on current financial statement trends, status of results against budget, and unusual or unexpected items affecting financial results.
• Maintains open communication with all members of management to help ensure accuracy of financial statement interpretation.
• Performs hands-on monthly closing to generate financial statements and associated reporting.
• Responsible for forecasting of sales, net operating profit and cash flow.
• Prepares annual budget submission.
• Leads accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and cost estimating activities.
• Maintains and documents a system of internal controls to ensure that company assets are safeguarded and accurately reported.
• Supports management and other company employees with information and advice in their efforts to maximize profits and efficiency.
• Coordinates and prepares capital expenditure requests.
• Maintains charts and graphs which track expenses, performance and profitability trends.
• Works with external and internal auditors.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5 years Accounting experience in public and/or private accounting company.
• Minimum 2 years in a manufacturing environment, preferably fasteners industry.
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong leadership skills and experience in leading/managing others.
• Proven and measurable results towards continuous improvements and a consistent progression in roles and responsibilities.
• Strong ERP/Accounting information systems background.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to be adaptable, flexible and to multi-task in a fast paced team environment.
• Proficient with Excel, QAD and Tagetik experience a plus.

We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, handicap, genetic infiltration, disability or status as a veteran. Fontana reserves the right to require a drug screening at any time during the employment process.

Other details

• Job Family FIN Mgr - Manager
• Job Function FIN - Finance
• Pay Type Salary
• Travel Required No
• Travel % 10
• Telecommute % 0