Description
We are partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization to identify a Plant Controller who will serve as the senior finance leader at a key production facility. This Plant Controller role sits at the intersection of finance and operations - providing the financial insight, discipline, and leadership needed to drive performance, efficiency, and profitability at the plant level. The ideal Plant Controller candidate is hands-on, highly analytical, and comfortable working side-by-side with plant leadership to translate operational activity into financial results and strategic decisions.
What You'll Do
Lead all financial activities for the plant, including monthly close, reporting, forecasting, and budgeting
Provide full P& L oversight and performance analysis for the facility
Partner with plant leadership to drive productivity, cost control, and operational improvements
Own standard costing, cost rollups, and variance analysis (labor, materials, overhead, volume)
Analyze manufacturing performance and identify opportunities to improve margins
Oversee inventory accounting, controls, cycle counts, and physical inventories
Support capital expenditure planning and ROI analysis for equipment and process investments
Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with corporate policies and GAAP
Develop plant-level KPIs, dashboards, and actionable reporting
Lead, mentor, or coordinate accounting staff supporting the facility
Why This Opportunity?
High-visibility role with direct impact on plant performance
True business partner to operations leadership
Stable organization with strong market position
Opportunity to drive process improvements and operational excellence
For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054
Requirements
5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience in manufacturing
Prior experience as a Plant Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior plant finance leader preferred
Deep knowledge of standard costing, inventory management, and variance analysis
Proven ability to partner with operations and influence decision-making on the plant floor
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience required
Leadership mindset with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or CMA a plus)
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