Plant Controller

SunCoke Energy is seeking an experienced plant controller at our Indiana Harbor Coke facility in East Chicago, IN to lead the plant accounting, compliance, controls, planning and reporting functions. Plant controller will manage all aspects of monthly close and reporting; prepare the annual zero-based budget and update the monthly forecast with support from plant operations and corporate FP&A. The role also includes leadership of the plant cost accountant.

Key responsibilities include:

• Accounting Operations & Financial Close
• Controls, Compliance & Audit
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Capital
• Business Partnerships, Systems & Continuous Improvement
• Leadership

Technical skills required:

• Financial analysis and variance reporting; ability to translate complex topics into clear, actionable insights
• Strong understanding of manual and automated accounting systems; advanced computer/software skills (including ERP)
• Strong analytical, reasoning, and numerical skills; high attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication; able to succinctly communicate business correspondence and procedures confidently to senior leaders and cross-functional groups
• Well organized; able to manage multiple priorities and projects alongside routine responsibilities
• Collaborative, participative leadership style; strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse personalities
• Sound judgment and decisiveness; able to establish credibility and align work to organizational priorities

Education requirements/work experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Accounting
• 4+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis
• 3+ years of experience managing people
• Expertise in Excel and basic modeling required
• Manufacturing experience highly desirable with fundamental understanding of cost accounting concepts
• Experience in business intelligence applications highly desirable
• Experience in Oracle Cloud ERP and IBM Planning Analytics a plus
• CPA certification highly desirable
• Audit experience highly desirable