Plant Controller
Accounting & Finance, Software Engineering
Lake Zurich, IL, USA
USD 98k-140k / year
Posted on Jul 29, 2026
The Mom Project is excited to partner with Rust-Oleum in their search for a Controller. This role is fully onsite in Vernon Hills, IL.
Salary target range: $98,000 - $140,000, bonus eligible
Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.
The primary result expected from the Plant Controller will be to manage multi-plant financial activity while supporting operations and finance management.
JOB RESPONSIBILTIES: Typical tasks for this position include (but are not limited to) the following:
Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.
Salary target range: $98,000 - $140,000, bonus eligible
Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.
The primary result expected from the Plant Controller will be to manage multi-plant financial activity while supporting operations and finance management.
JOB RESPONSIBILTIES: Typical tasks for this position include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
- Report to management regarding the finances of establishment.
- Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.
- Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.
- Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting or other tax requirements.
- Maintain or examine the records of government agencies.
- Advise clients in areas such as compensation, employee health care benefits, the design of accounting or data processing systems, or long-range tax or estate plans.
- Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
- Provide internal and external auditing services for businesses or individuals.
- Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and PowerPoint).
- Ability to work with large datasets.
- Must possess strong analytical mindset.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and manage numerous simultaneous priorities.
- Makes confident, fact-based decisions.
- Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to think creatively, high-driven, and self-motivated.
- Ability to work well in high pressure situations to meet deadlines.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- 3+ years of professional experience in an accounting or finance - Preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Prior experience with SAP is a plus, but not required
- Prior experience with financial management and reporting tools (i.e. HFM, OneStream) is a plus, but not required
- Team player with the ability to collaborate across a cross-functional team
- Up to 25% travel
Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.