Assistant Plant Controller

Company: Culligan International
Location: Libertyville
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position: Assistant Plant Controller Location: Libertyville, IL - Hybrid, 3 days per week in office Description: The Assistant Plant Controller will partner with the Business Unit and Corporate Accounting Leaders to help lead and own the month-end closing and financial reporting processes for both Flagship and retail business units, based in Libertyville, IL. This includes completion of all necessary journal entries, review of financial statements, maintenance of a strong internal control structure and leadership of quarterly forecasts and annual budget, standard cost roll and physical inventories for three plants. Responsibilities: Complete the month-end close process, which includes, but is not limited to: o Posting & documentation of all required journal entries within 4-day close cycle o Preparing monthly Purchase Price Variance reporting and work with purchasing on variances o Ensuring completeness and accuracy of monthly account reconciliation o Preparing and distributing monthly management reports and necessary internal reporting Prepare the quarterly forecasts for both Balance Sheet and Income Statement Prepare quarterly Excess & Obsolete Inventory Analysis and Warranty Reserve Analysis, discuss results and judgmental adjustments with Plant & Dealer Channel Controllers Lead annual Physical Inventory counts for 3 sites: coordinate staffing and processes, variance analysis & adjustments, and work with external auditors Prepare supporting documentation for quarterly and annual external audits Support future SAP enhancements around additional modules and bi-annual upgrade testing Collaborate with the Controller group to strengthen internal controls and drive towards Sarbanes-Oxley compliance Assist in the development of accounting policies and procedures Perform other duties and special projects as assigned Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree (B.S) in accounting from a four-year college or university and at least 10 years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing/distributing/commercial environment Professional certification such as CPA, CFM, or CMA preferred Knowledge of and ability to maintain effective internal controls Experience with SAP S4HANA preferred Advanced Excel skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Highly organized and detail-oriented Must be able to lift 30 lbs. if needed to assist in physical inventory Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies in this position: Integrity, Resourcefulness, Customer Focus, Team Player, Adaptability, Excellence. As the world’s leading water experts, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality water solutions to residential, commercial and industrial customers. Headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois, Culligan International offers technologically advanced, state of the art water filtration products, including: water softeners, water filtration systems, industrial water treatment solutions, drinking water systems and whole-house filtration systems. Target Salary Range: $115,000 - $130,000 per year. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for competitive benefits, including paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, disability benefits and 401(k). LI-AG1

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