Plant Controller

The Mom Project
The Mom Project

Accounting & Finance, Software Engineering

Arlington Heights, 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:

  • 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

Required Skills

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 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

From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and more. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.

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.