Plant Controller – Senior Cost Controller

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak

Plant Controller overseeing financial management and reporting for voestalpine Railway Systems in Chicago Heights, IL. Collaborating with the management team to optimize cost and profitability.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeChicago Heights • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $70,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complies with all Nortrak safety policies and regulations
Complete month-end procedures and prepare internal management reports
Analyze profitability by product, project, and customer
Lead monthly financial reviews with CFO, VP Controlling, and Plant Manager
Support process improvement initiatives and cost saving plans
Perform profitability and cost analyses for projects, investments and products
Prepare internal budgets and monitor results against budget
Prepare quarterly revenue forecasts in collaboration with production team
Manage product costing in SAP and review standard costs
Monitor and enforce compliance with internal policies at the plant level

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance or equivalent
Minimum of 3+ years of accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing
Experience with financial planning and analysis
Understanding of cost accounting methodologies
Ability to analyze financial and non-financial data
Advanced Excel, Word and Power Point skills
Experience with ERP systems – ideally SAP
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive medical, dental & vision benefits
Company paid life and disability insurance
Paid holidays and vacation
Retirement plan with matching contributions
Tuition Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Recognition Programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

accountingfinancial planningcost accountingprofitability analysiscost analysisbudget preparationrevenue forecastingproduct costingExcelERP systems

Soft Skills

analytical skillsinterpersonal skillswritten communicationverbal communication

Certifications

Undergraduate Degree in AccountingUndergraduate Degree in BusinessUndergraduate Degree in Finance