Brilliant Staffing
36236 | Project Controller
Brilliant Staffing, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job DescriptionBrilliant®
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 DescriptionOur 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 reportingAdvise senior leadership on short- and long-term financial objectivesManage all cost accounting related functions including bill of materials, FICO, inventory valuations, etc.Provide a variety of analysis on projects relating to inventory and costingSupport continual process improvements and system enhancementsWork with cross-functional teams to ensure project executionPerform walk-throughs of plant location with General ManagerProvide technical and functional training and mentoring to team membersSupervise and manage accounting staffQualifications:
B.A. degree in Accounting or Finance10-15 years of progressive Accounting experience within a manufacturing environmentGeneral understanding of Accounting principles related to US GAAPExperience with larger ERP system such as SAP or Oracle.Advanced knowledge of cost accounting, analysis, and reportingPreferred experience within a plant or on-site manufacturing location#LI-SG1#MRIL2024
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 DescriptionOur 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 reportingAdvise senior leadership on short- and long-term financial objectivesManage all cost accounting related functions including bill of materials, FICO, inventory valuations, etc.Provide a variety of analysis on projects relating to inventory and costingSupport continual process improvements and system enhancementsWork with cross-functional teams to ensure project executionPerform walk-throughs of plant location with General ManagerProvide technical and functional training and mentoring to team membersSupervise and manage accounting staffQualifications:
B.A. degree in Accounting or Finance10-15 years of progressive Accounting experience within a manufacturing environmentGeneral understanding of Accounting principles related to US GAAPExperience with larger ERP system such as SAP or Oracle.Advanced knowledge of cost accounting, analysis, and reportingPreferred experience within a plant or on-site manufacturing location#LI-SG1#MRIL2024