Factory Controller

Employment Type

Full-Time Work Environment: On-Site Reports To: U.S. Group Controller Location: Elgin, IL Factory Controller Position Summary The Factory Controller serves as the financial business partner to site leadership, supporting manufacturing and commercial operations through financial planning, analysis, and performance management. This 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. In addition, this role provides leadership and oversight of site and remote finance personnel, ensuring alignment, accountability, and consistency across financial operations. Essential Job Functions * Serve as the finance lead for the Elgin facility, supporting both manufacturing and commercial operations.

* Partner with site leadership to monitor and drive performance across P&L, including revenue, cost, and profitability metrics.

* Lead financial planning processes, including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly financial close activities.

* Perform product, customer, and channel profitability analysis to support pricing, sales strategy, and margin optimization.

* Drive working capital improvements, including inventory management, accounts receivable, and accounts payable optimization.

* Develop and maintain standard costing processes, including annual standard cost updates and variance analysis.

* Identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend corrective or proactive actions to leadership.

* Support continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives across operations and supply chain functions.

* Provide financial modeling and return on investment (ROI) analysis for business decisions, capital investments, and customer opportunities.

* Participate as an active member of the site lea