Plant Controller

Danfoss

. Lead all plant finance and controlling activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeFreeport • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting within a manufacturing environment, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive operational performance improvements and strategic decision-making.

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Financial ReportingBudgetingForecastingManufacturing AccountingERP Systems

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisVariance AnalysisStandard CostingInventory ManagementCapital Expenditure ControlsOperational Performance MetricsFinancial Reporting ToolsContinuous ImprovementRisk IdentificationCost-Saving Initiatives

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership PresenceCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsFinancial Reporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACMA

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentPlant FinanceControlling ActivitiesOperational Decision-MakingBusiness Insights

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead all plant finance and controlling activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls
Partner with plant leadership and global stakeholders to provide financial analysis and business insights supporting strategic and operational decision-making
Drive operational performance improvements through analysis of financial and manufacturing data, identifying risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Environmental Health & Safety, Human Resources, and divisional finance teams to achieve business objectives
Own standard costing, inventory valuation, capital expenditure controls, variance analysis, and other key manufacturing finance processes
Prepare, analyze, and communicate financial and operational performance metrics
Support strategic initiatives and continuous improvement efforts across local and global operations
Serve as a key business partner to plant and divisional leadership and participate as an active member of the local leadership team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, controlling, or finance leadership roles within a manufacturing environment
Strong background in manufacturing accounting, including standard costing, inventory management, and financial reporting
Experience preparing, analyzing, and interpreting financial and operational reports
Experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and financial reporting tools
Experience supporting plant operations in a global manufacturing organization preferred
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and capital investment management preferred
Prior experience partnering directly with operational leaders to drive business results preferred
Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, or equivalent is a plus
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business recommendations
Ability to influence decision-making and build partnerships across all levels of the organization
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Demonstrated leadership presence with a collaborative and team-oriented approach
Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational and financial excellence
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong attention to detail while maintaining a strategic business perspective

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus system
Paid vacation
Retirement plan
Flexible working hours
Personal insurance
Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
State of the art virtual work environment
Employee Referral Program