Plant Controller

Location

Coldwater, MI | Full-Time | On-Site

At Clemens Food Group, we do business the right way with a deep commitment to integrity, stewardship, and the communities we serve. As a family-owned, values-driven pork producer, we believe that how we operate is just as important as what we produce. When you join CFG, you join a team that’s focused on continuous improvement, collaboration, and creating long-term value for our people and our partners.

This is not your typical Plant Controller role. Yes, you’ll manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting but that’s just the beginning. In this role, you’ll be the financial voice of the plant, partnering closely with operations to reduce waste, improve processes, and drive smarter decisions on the floor. You’ll lead financial insights that directly influence profitability and team performance, and you’ll play a critical role in shaping a lean, high‑performing finance team.

• Partner with operations, supply chain, and sales to drive value creation
• Analyze P&L trends and identify opportunities to eliminate waste and improve performance
• Own the budgeting, forecasting, and weekly/monthly financial reporting process
• Lead cost accounting team and ensure accuracy of costs and reporting
• Support inventory reconciliation and internal control compliance
• Guide and grow a team of finance professionals focused on operational excellence
• Build financial storylines that help leaders understand the why behind the numbers

• High‑Visibility:
  Regular exposure to operations leadership and cross‑functional decision‑makers
• Impact‑Focused: 70% of the work centers on value creation, not just compliance or reporting
• Team Influence:
  Help shape and build a team that mirrors your mindset—collaborative, curious, and driven

We’re seeking a finance leader who thrives in a hands‑on, fast‑paced plant environment and is ready to own the business as if it were their own. Someone who doesn’t wait for permission, who sees a gap, fills it, and keeps moving. This is a great role for someone ready to move from Sr. Analyst into Controller or who’s been managing financial operations and wants more cross‑functional influence.

Must‑Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in operations finance (manufacturing strongly preferred)
• Strong analytical and cost accounting skills
• Confidence in building reports, analyzing data, and sharing clear financial insights

Nice‑to‑Haves

• SAP manufacturing costing experience
• Lean, Six Sigma, or CI exposure (Green/Black Belt, TPM training)
• CMA or CPA certification
• Experience improving inventory or reconciliation processes

Mindset

• Curious, proactive, and driven by results
• Strong communicator and influencer; can tell the story behind the numbers
• Enjoys solving problems with others and making processes better
• Flexible and adaptive: thrives in evolving environments

This role offers a clear path into senior leadership. Previous team members have gone on to Director or Executive Director roles and with the right mindset and impact, you could too.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries:
  Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Meat Products Manufacturing