Project Controller

Brilliant® is an award-winning contract and consulting practice headquartered in Chicago and specializing in accounting, finance, technology, and business solutions for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. labor markets. Job Description
Our client, a US-based, $5B revenue agricultural manufacturer is seeking a Project / Plant Controller consultant to oversee divisional and plant operations for a new greenfield site.  This unique position will lead all finance and accounting activities and be involved in leading project strategy in regard to finance and costing.  The ideal candidate will have heavy manufacturing experience with strong leadership skills to work in this high energy, fast paced environment. This is a contract position targeting 1 year in length, with strong potential for permanent long-term hire upon completion.

Responsibilities:

• The position is responsible for the management of the day-to-day execution of project controls and project finance tasks related to the execution of the capacity expansion project.
• On-going maintenance of multiple project forecasts that incorporate potential budget changes, project trends, and inputs from Project Directors, Project Managers, and other key personnel responsible for project execution.
• Input of initial cost estimates and agreed upon budgets into an Earned Value Management tool for continuous monitoring and tracking.
• Oversee all financial activities related to plant operations.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting
• Advise senior leadership on short- and long-term financial objectives
• Manage all cost accounting related functions including bill of materials, FICO, inventory valuations, etc.
• Provide a variety of analysis on projects relating to inventory and costing
• Support continual process improvements and system enhancements
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure project execution
• Perform walk-throughs of plant location with General Manager
• Provide technical and functional training and mentoring to team members
• Supervise and manage accounting staff

Qualifications:

• B.A. degree in Accounting or Finance
• 10-15 years of progressive Accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
• General understanding of Accounting principles related to US GAAP
• Experience with larger ERP system such as SAP or Oracle.
• Advanced knowledge of cost accounting, analysis, and reporting
• Preferred experience within a plant or on-site manufacturing location

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