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Americas Controller

$130k - $154k

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Job Description

Job Description

xAmericas Controller - Expanding Food Manufacturing Leader

Western Chicagoland, IL

$130,000 - $154,000 base + 15-20% bonus

The Mission :

Step up from single-plant controller to regional leadership with ownership trajectory. Lead financial strategy for a high-growth food manufacturing operation (65 employees, expanding to second site) as it scales across the Americas region. Partner directly with International HQ on consolidation, pricing, and strategic KPIs while driving P&L across operations.

You'll Own:

  • Americas P&L, budgeting, forecasting + site launch oversight
  • Cost optimization across production/inventory
  • Consolidation reporting + pricing strategy with International-based HQ
  • SAP/PowerBI dashboards + process automation
  • Regular travel to European HQ for alignment

What You Bring:

  • 7+ years manufacturing controlling (food/CPG/ingredients ideal)
  • Plant controller or cost accounting leadership ready for regional scope
  • SAP + PowerBI fluency (Lucanet a plus)
  • International Experience Preferred
  • BA/BS Accounting/Finance (+ CPA/CMA preferred)
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally a few times a year for training/reporting

The Package:

  • Base: $130K-$154K 
  • 401k match + full benefits

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