Plant Controller
- Litchfield
- On-site
- Yearly salary: $120,000 - $140,000
Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications.
Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.
We are a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Plant Controller. This position reports to General Manager and will work in Litchfield, Illinois.
About the position
As a Plant Controller in the Litchfield team, you will be involved in the day-to-day Finance operations for the Litchfield facility within Dometic Marine. You will be responsible for preparing month-end closings, financial forecasts, and consolidations. You will also provide financial advice to the manufacturing department through the study of financial data; meeting corporate reporting requirements of the division; and managing, training, and evaluating accounting personnel to ensure the accuracy of physical inventory and flow of raw materials, tools, and other assets in various manufacturing departments.
Your main responsibilities
- Review the financial viability of new product ideas and the projected cost of development
- Analyze financial results and variances, identify trends, and recommend and drive actions
- Prepare annual business plans and quarterly forecasts
- Provide information to management team by assembling and summarizing data; preparing reports; and conducting presentations of findings, analyses, and recommendations
- Develop, implement, and track plant efficiency metrics
- Analyze Cost Improvement Project (CIP) proposals and track actual vs. projected performance
- Track commodity inflation/deflation trends and projects
- Set targets and monitor performance of the sourcing team
- Assist with the preparation of capital expenditure requests
- Provide support for logistics, production forecasting, and product development
- Provide clarity of understanding and drive improvements in cost reporting and related infrastructure
- Report manufacturing costs for corporate level issues
- Maintain proper accounting processes and procedures for assigned areas of responsibility to ensure no significant control issues
- Oversee accurate and timely cost inputs for the annual operating plans
- Oversee clear, concise, and timely monthly closings of the manufacturing systems to meet the stated deadlines and reporting needs
- Provide timely and accurate responses to requests for accounting information
- Maintain a strong and results-driven relationship with site Controllers and all levels of management
- Review financial transactions to ensure compliance with government requirements
- Develop and improve financial systems and procedures
What do we offer?
You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous – which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
- 401 (k) with company match
- PTO
- Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
- Paid maternity/paternity leave
- Tuition assistance
- Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
- Employee discounts on our incredible products
- Opportunities to make an impact
Work with great people
Skills & Requirements
A suitable background would be a solid experience within hands-on senior level accounting within packaging & distribution environment – as well as the following qualifications and experiences:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field required, CPA and familiarity with GAAP highly preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of experience overseeing accounting/finance in a warehouse distribution and/or manufacturing environment
- Strong background in financial analysis, inventory accounting, and a solid understanding of cost accounting are essential
- Possess a solid understanding of the financial and operating aspects/measurements within a manufacturing environment
- Proven successful track record of analyzing data and information gaps as well as presenting and implementing solutions
- Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and accounting systems such as Oracle, SAP, or D365
- Experience working with complexities of a global/multi-national business is preferred
- Leadership and team building experience
To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:
- Results-driven and proactive in achieving future goals
- Excellent communication skills both written & verbal
- Detail orientated & ability to analysis high volume of data
- Demonstrated adaptability to changing business conditions
Dometic's Core Values
To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.
Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.
Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!
Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
About the company
Dometic is a global outdoor tech company on a mission to make mobile living easy. Leveraging our core expertise in cooling, heating, power & electronics, mobility, and space optimization, we empower more people to connect with nature and elevate their sense of freedom in the outdoors. We achieve this by creating smart, sustainable, and reliable products with outstanding design. Millions of people around the world use our products while camping and exploring nature with their cars, RV's, or boats. Our range of offerings includes installed products for land vehicles and boats, as well as standalone solutions for outdoor enthusiasts.
We employ approximately 7,000 people globally and sell our products in more than 100 countries. In 2024, we reported net sales of SEK 25 billion (USD 2.3 billion) and are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
2001Dometic, a business consisting of mainly refrigerators for RVs and hotels separated from Electrolux
2002-201412 acqusitions in 13 years broadened product offering for the RV, CPV and Marine markets
2015Dometic listed on Nasdaq (SE)
2017significantly expanded Marine offering through the acquisition of Seastar and Oceanair
2018strengthened outdoor offering through the acquisition of Kampa
2019new growth strategy and financial targets announced
2021-2022ten acquisitions, driving growth in strategic areas
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