{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"5331cdf20ace8b8daf3e08a8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5331cdf20ace8b8daf3e08a8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5331cdf20ace8b8daf3e08a8","title":"Factory Controller","description":"The Factory Controller serves as the financial business partner to site leadership, supporting manufacturing and commercial operations through financial planning, analysis, and performance management.\n\nThis role is responsible for overseeing site-level financial performance, including profit and loss (P&L), cost control, and working capital optimization, while driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards.\n\nIn addition, this role provides leadership and oversight of site and remote finance personnel, ensuring alignment, accountability, and consistency across financial operations.\n\nEssential Job Functions\n\nServe as the finance lead for the Elgin facility, supporting both manufacturing and commercial operations.\n\nPartner with site leadership to monitor and drive performance across P&L, including revenue, cost, and profitability metrics.\n\nLeadfinancialplanningprocesses,includingannualbudgeting,quarterly forecasting, and monthly financial close activities.\n\nPerform product, customer, and channel profitability analysis to support pricing, sales strategy, and margin optimization.\n\nDrive working capital improvements, including inventory management, accounts receivable, and accounts payable optimization.\n\nDevelop and maintain standard costing processes, including annual standard cost updates and variance analysis.\n\nIdentify financial risks and opportunities and recommend corrective or proactive actions to leadership.\n\nSupport continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives across operations and supply chain functions.\n\nProvide financial modeling and return on investment (ROI) analysis for business decisions, capital investments, and customer opportunities.\n\nParticipate as an active member of the site leadership team, providing financial insights and challenging assumptions to improve business outcomes.\n\nSupport development and administration of sales targets, incentive programs, and performance tracking metrics.\n\nEnsure accuracy and compliance of financial reporting in accordance with Company policies and applicable accounting standards.\n\nDrive process improvements, including digitalization and standardization of financial and operational reporting.\n\nSupervisory Responsibilities\n\nDirectly manage onsite Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable personnel at the Elgin facility.\n\nProvide leadership and oversight to a Senior Accountant supporting ROW operations, ensuring alignment with Company financial standards and processes.\n\nEstablish clear performance expectations, provide coaching and feedback, and support development of finance team members.\n\nEnsure consistency in financial processes, reporting, and controls across supported locations.\n\nAdditional Duties\n\nEmployees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet business needs.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited institution.\n\n7–10 years ofprogressive experience infinancial analysis,controlling, or accounting roles.\n\nExperiencesupportingbothmanufacturingandcommercialoperations environments.\n\nPrior experience leading or supervising accounting or finance personnel.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.\n\nExperience with standard costing and inventory accounting.\n\nFamiliarity with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics / Business Central or similar).\n\nExperience supporting multi-site or matrixed organizations.\n\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\n\nStrong financial and business acumen with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.\n\nAdvanced analytical and problem-solving skills.\n\nAbility to influence and partner with cross-functional leadership.\n\nStrong understanding of financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes.\n\nKnowledge of cost accounting, margin analysis, and working capital management.\n\nDemonstratedleadershipcapability,includingcoaching,performance management, and team development.\n\nEffective communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.\n\nHigh level of integrity and attention to detail.\n\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.\n\nPhysical Requirements\n\nAbility to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods.\n\nAbility to occasionally move throughout the facility as needed to support operations.\n\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.\n\nRegular on-site presence at the Elgin, Illinois facility.\n\nWork is performed in an office environment within a manufacturing and industrial setting.\n\nThe work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.\n\nExport Control / ITAR Compliance Statement\nThis position may require access to information and items subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Access to such information is restricted to U.S. persons as defined under applicable law. Employment in this position is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to comply with U.S. export control requirements and, where applicable, the company’s ability to obtain any required authorization.\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity Statement\nPolymerConceptsTechnologiesPBY,Inc.isanEqualOpportunityEmployer.Allqualifiedapplicantswillreceiveconsiderationforemploymentwithoutregardtorace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.\n\nThis job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. 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operations.\n\nPartner with site leadership to monitor and drive performance across P&L, including revenue, cost, and profitability metrics.\n\nLeadfinancialplanningprocesses,includingannualbudgeting,quarterly forecasting, and monthly financial close activities.\n\nPerform product, customer, and channel profitability analysis to support pricing, sales strategy, and margin optimization.\n\nDrive working capital improvements, including inventory management, accounts receivable, and accounts payable optimization.\n\nDevelop and maintain standard costing processes, including annual standard cost updates and variance analysis.\n\nIdentify financial risks and opportunities and recommend corrective or proactive actions to leadership.\n\nSupport continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives across operations and supply chain functions.\n\nProvide financial modeling and return on investment (ROI) analysis for business decisions, capital investments, and customer 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