Plant Controller

Position Title:

Controller - Plant

Reports to:

Plant Manager

Location:

Maplewood - Holland, MI Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a high‑impact Plant Controller who thrives on solving problems, leading change, and elevating performance. This role is for a true business partner, someone who brings energy, ownership, and a relentless drive to win while building a best‑in‑class finance function. As a key strategic partner to the Plant Manager, you will lead all plant accounting and controllership activities, including oversight of A/P and A/R, while driving financial performance, operational excellence, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

• Act as a trusted advisor to plant leadership, delivering clear, actionable financial insights that drive fact‑based decisions.
• Own plant financial performance—proactively managing results, identifying risks and opportunities, and executing corrective actions to consistently meet or exceed profit and cash flow targets.
• Lead initiatives that improve profitability and asset efficiency (e.g., make vs. buy, margin optimization, cost reduction) with a hands‑on, results‑driven approach.
• Deliver timely, accurate reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis that enables decisive action and continuous improvement.
• Build, coach, and inspire a high‑performing finance team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and development.
• Lead the annual planning and budgeting process, ensuring realistic, data‑driven plans supported by clear actions and contingency strategies.
• Ensure GAAP compliance, strong internal controls, and disciplined financial processes with zero tolerance for gaps.
• Develop and maintain accurate standard costing, enabling deep visibility into cost drivers and operational performance.
• Optimize working capital (A/R, A/P, inventory) to exceed cash flow objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA/CMA preferred).
• Proven Plant Controller experience within manufacturing.
• Track record of outperforming financial targets and driving measurable business impact.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into action and influence decisions at all levels.
• High energy, resilience, and a "get it done" mentality—able to prioritize, execute, and deliver in a fast‑paced environment.
• Courage to challenge the status quo, make tough calls, and lead change with confidence and professionalism.
• Exceptional integrity, accountability, and commitment to doing what’s right.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to motivate teams, build trust, and create alignment across functions.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for learning, innovation, and raising the bar.

Motus Integrated Technologies offers competitive compensation and benefits package (including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, Rx, life insurance, disability coverage, 401K and company match, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement eligibility, etc.).

Motus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.