Plant Controller

Location: Whitehall

We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to provide financial leadership for a manufacturing operation in Muskegon, MI. This role partners closely with plant leadership to strengthen financial performance, support operational decisions, and maintain a disciplined control environment. The position offers the opportunity to guide accounting activities, improve reporting accuracy, and contribute directly to plant profitability through data-driven insight.

Responsibilities:
• Direct day-to-day plant accounting activities, including oversight of general accounting and cost accounting work streams.
• Partner with site leadership to deliver financial analysis, performance reporting, and actionable recommendations that support business decisions.
• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial projections while tracking results against operating plans.
• Maintain strong internal controls across inventory, payroll, payables, cash activity, and related financial processes.
• Coordinate plant-level reporting obligations and support internal and external audit activities to ensure compliance requirements are met.
• Lead participation in physical inventory processes, validate inventory accuracy, and identify opportunities to improve control procedures.
• Oversee capital asset records and ensure fixed asset transactions are recorded accurately and on time.
• Standardize controlling practices, resolve process inconsistencies, and promote disciplined use of financial policies and operational guidelines.
• Assess the financial effect of operational initiatives and monitor follow-through against established action plans.
• Support a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible workplace by reinforcing company standards in daily financial operations.