Plant Controller

Our client is driving innovation in manufacturing through precision, quality, and continuous improvement and they’re looking for a Plant Controller who wants true ownership, influence, and the ability to shape the financial future of a major production facility. This is a rare opportunity to operate as the financial leader of a large plant, with the autonomy and visibility of running a standalone business.

If you’re energized by standardization, process improvement, and being part of a culture where your ideas are valued and acted on, this role offers the platform to make a measurable impact.

• Full ownership of plant financials: P&L, costing, controls, and performance
• Direct partnership with the Plant Manager and leadership team
• High visibility and influence on plant strategy and operational decisions
• A culture that values continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration
• The chance to drive standardization and elevate financial processes across the plant

• Serve as a strategic advisor to plant leadership, providing insights that shape daily decisions
• Own plant P&L performance, identifying risks, opportunities, and corrective actions
• Partner with operations to drive cost reduction, margin improvement, and productivity gains
• Oversee month‑end close, forecasting, and reporting with accuracy and speed
• Lead manufacturing variance analysis (labor, material, overhead) and translate insights into action
• Drive the annual budgeting and long‑range planning process
• Lead and maintain standard costing systems and cost visibility across the plant
• Provide insight into manufacturing variances, inventory performance, and cost drivers
• Support key decisions including make‑vs‑buy, Cap Ex investments, and product costing
• Ensure GAAP compliance and strong internal controls
• Partner with internal and external auditors
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and reporting
• Operate as a core member of the plant leadership team
• Build strong cross‑functional relationships across finance and operations
• Partner with shared services to ensure alignment and execution
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and performance

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA/CMA strongly preferred)
• 8-15 years of progressive finance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience as a Plant Controller or equivalent plant finance leader
• Expertise in: standard costing, variance analysis, inventory working capital management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Plex, Oracle, QAD, etc.)
• Strong ability to partner with operations and influence decisions

Location:

Holland, Michigan

Base Salary: $145,000-$165,000