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Operations Controller

USA - IL East PeoriaFull-time$131k–$197k2026-10-28 → 2026-11-10
Based in United States

Core

Strategic finance partner driving cost performance, planning, and continuous improvement across domestic manufacturing facilities.

Role type

Senior Finance Manager / Plant Controller

Builds

Strategic cost models, capacity plans, and manufacturing footprint alignment

Domain

Manufacturing / Industrial Finance

Required skills

Financial modeling, Variance analysis, Budgeting & forecasting, Team leadership, ERP systems, Data mining, Strategic planning, Stakeholder influence

Preferred skills

Advanced Excel, Business Intelligence tools (Tableau), Global manufacturing experience, Standard costing, Cross-functional project leadership

Technologies

ERP, Tableau, Excel

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive financial support for plants and FP&A activities including financial modeling and variance reporting. Coordinate global consolidation of financial reporting and planning activities. Utilize data mining to model production transfers and make/buy decisions. Design and direct the work of the finance team, including coaching and performance management. Build and maintain forecasted labor and overhead rates for strategic planning.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership