Plant Controller, Cost Controller

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak

Plant Controller overseeing financial management and reporting at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak. Collaborating across departments to optimize costs, enhance profitability and ensure compliance.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeChicago Heights • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning and analysis, cost accounting methodologies, and profitability analysis, with a strong focus on collaboration across departments to optimize costs and improve processes. Proficient in managing budgets, forecasting, and utilizing ERP systems like SAP for effective financial management.

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Financial Planning And AnalysisCost Accounting MethodologiesAdvanced Excel SkillsERP Systems - SAPAnalytical And Interpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

Profitability AnalysisCost AnalysisBudget PreparationRevenue ForecastingInventory CostingFinancial ReportingMonth-End ProceduresVariance AnalysisProcess ImprovementAd-Hoc Reporting

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationSound Professional Judgement

Tools & Technologies

SAPMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Undergraduate Degree In AccountingCPACMA

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingCost Saving PlansVendor InvoicesComplianceFinancial Management

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 the CFO, VP Controlling, Plant Manager, and other departments
Support process improvement initiatives and assist with cost saving plans
Perform profitability and cost analyses for a variety of projects, investments and products
Assist decision making at a plant level with regular and ad-hoc analyses
Prepare internal budgets and monitor actual results against budget
Prepare quarterly revenue forecasts in collaboration with the production team
Work closely with Purchasing, HR and Sales to optimize cost, pricing and overhead
Manage product costing in SAP and review standard costs on a monthly basis
Review and reconcile labor reports and analyze actuals vs production benchmarks
Monitor inventory costing, balance and movement
Collaborate with Production Team in managing inventory counts and various operations
Identify, investigate and resolve costing and labor variances with different groups
Ad-hoc reporting and financial management tasks as required
Support plant team with analytical and financial tasks
Monitor and enforce compliance with internal policies at the plant level
Monitor vendor invoices, provide classification and address errors
Monitor and resolve sales order issues with Sales and Account Managers
Ensure all costing is current, accurate and complete
Manage deadlines and prioritize bids based on complexity, priority and risks
Maintain knowledge of state-of-practice
Identify and recommend cost effective material, design and process options
Liaise with sub-trades for quotations and analyze quotes compared to historical data
Use financial and non-financial data to make informed assumptions for costing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance or equivalent – CPA or CMA would be an asset but not required
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 and be able to clearly articulate opportunities for improvement and/or risk areas
Advanced Excel, Word and Power Point skills
Experience with ERP systems – ideally SAP
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills combined with sound professional judgement
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

A supportive, family oriented Nortrak Blue culture
We provide an environment where Health and Safety is our #1 priority
Career development opportunities and competitive pay progression
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