Regional Plant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT US

HirexHire (pronounced hire by hire) is a Chicago-based recruiting and talent consultancy that integrates with companies short-term to provide long-term talent solutions. We take a seat in our client’s everyday operations to understand their people goals, gaps, and challenges. We then develop and implement the processes and technologies to execute a sustainable and scalable talent plan.

We partner with companies expecting or experiencing high growth which need to hire at scale or fill a critical role rapidly. Our clients are not looking for quick-fix placements but are thoughtfully building a hiring strategy to scale their businesses.

OUR CLIENT

Location: Chicago, IL

Industry: Consumer Staple Products, Cannabis

Company Size: 2,000+ Employees

What They Do: Our client in the cannabis industry currently operates in a quarter of the country with double-digit retail locations and a triple-digit growth rate making them one of the fastest-growing companies in North America. As they avidly tackle nationwide development with cultivation facilities, dispensaries, and their headquarters in Chicago – the demand to fill their teams is at an all-time high.

THE ROLE

As a Regional Controller, this person will oversee the operations finance team across several production facilities (OH,IL,NV). As a key member of the regional leadership team, this person will also collaborate closely with site leaders and business partners to drive financial performance, provide visibility into key metrics, and ensure operational alignment with financial objectives. This role is responsible for delivering accurate reporting, supporting strategic decision-making, and maintaining compliance with internal policies and external regulations

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Oversee month-end close and financial reporting for assigned facilities in line with GAAP, internal policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Manage inventory reporting and controls, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes for multiple sites.
• Oversee capital expenditures, fixed asset reporting, and related controls.
• Provide financial insights and KPI analysis to regional leadership and site managers.
• Identify performance trends, analyze root causes, and recommend actionable improvements.
• Drive cost-savings initiatives and support continuous improvement projects.
• Partner with enterprise systems and process leads to implement and ensure compliance with ERP systems.
• Maintain strong internal controls, manage SOX compliance, and support audit activities.
• Recruit, train, and develop finance talent across facilities.
• Support special projects and perform ad hoc financial analyses as needed.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 2 years as a plant controller in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong cost accounting background.
• Deep understanding of US GAAP and internal control standards.
• Self-starter with strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Effective communicator with the ability to build relationships across all levels of an organization.
• High attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership and integrity.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass any and all required background checks

• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry

• Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry