Plant Controller-Mapleton IL

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in‑depth regulatory know‑how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end‑markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection. With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland),

Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.

 As the Plant Controller NA at our Mapleton, IL site you will play a critical role in strengthening financial performance, supporting operations, and helping drive continuous improvement within the **Microbial Control Solutions (MCS)** business. You will be a key member of the Plant Leadership Team, partnering across functions to enhance cost transparency, challenge the status quo, and identify opportunities that contribute to Arxada’s ongoing growth. Your work will directly support data‑driven decisions that improve efficiency, safeguard assets, and ensure the financial accuracy that powers our success. --

Essential Job Functions

• Lead all plant financial management activities, ensuring accurate manufacturing reporting and strong internal controls.
• Drive daily cost accounting and analysis, proactively identifying variances, investigating root causes, and recommending actions that enhance performance.
• Oversee production order accuracy (issues, receipts, settlements) and ensure smooth month‑end closing processes. –
• Manage fixed asset governance, including budget oversight, compliance with accounting policies, and financial evaluation of major investments.
• Deliver timely and clear financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis to plant leadership and business stakeholders.
• Support internal and external audits and oversee balance‑sheet accuracy through regular reviews.
• Lead the annual plant budget process, including cost standards, census validation, and production volume planning.
• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain on slow‑moving and off‑grade inventory assessments.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required; MBA preferred.
• 5–10 years of progressive experience in Finance & Controlling, ideally within manufacturing.
• Strong financial acumen with proven ability to translate operational decisions into financial impact.
• Demonstrated experience in cost accounting, forecasting, reporting, and fixed‑asset management.
• Skilled communicator able to convey complex insights succinctly to senior leadership. - Collaborative team player with a proactive, solutions‑driven mindset; thrives in a fast‑paced, change‑oriented environment. - **SAP experience is required.**

The expected salary range for this role is 83-136k  annually . Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, education, training, certification, location, and other job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors permitted by law. [

This role is also eligible to earn a short‑term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and paid sick leave.

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

**Microbial Control Solutions (MCS)** focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

**Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE)** provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high‑performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.