Plant Controller

Position Title
:
Plant Controller
Reports To
:
Director of Finance
Location
:
Holland, MI
Own the Financial Performance of a $100M+ Manufacturing Operation
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At Motus, we are driving innovation in manufacturing through precision, quality, and continuous improvement. We are seeking a high-impact Plant Controller to lead the financial performance of a $100M+ manufacturing facility, with the
scope, visibility, and influence of running a standalone business. This facility plays a critical role in our operations and is a key driver of performance and growth.
This is not a back-office accounting role—this position offers the opportunity to drive continued performance improvement and operational excellence within a key manufacturing site.
This is a true business partner to operations, working side-by-side with the Plant Manager and broader plant leadership team to drive performance, challenge decisions, and deliver results.

• Operate as the financial leader of a $100M+ manufacturing operation, driving performance, accountability, and results
• Direct partnership with Plant Operations leadership, influencing key business decisions daily
• High-visibility role with the ability to shape plant strategy and financial outcomes
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on profitability, cost structure, and operational performance
• Culture grounded in continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration

• Act as a strategic advisor to plant leadership, delivering actionable financial insights that influence decision-making
• Own plant P&L performance — identifying risks, opportunities, and driving corrective actions
• Partner with operations to drive cost reduction, margin improvement, and productivity gains

• Own the month-end close, forecasting, and reporting processes with accuracy and speed
• Lead manufacturing variance analysis (labor, material, overhead) and translate insights into action
• Drive the annual budgeting and strategic planning process

• Lead and maintain standard costing systems and cost visibility across the plant
• Provide insight into manufacturing variances, inventory performance, and key cost drivers impacting profitability
• Support critical decisions including make vs. buy, capital investments (Cap Ex), and program/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 key member of the plant leadership team, influencing cross-functional decisions
• Build strong cross-functional relationships across finance, operations, and plant teams
• Partner with shared services (AP/AR, etc.) to ensure alignment and execution
• Drive a culture of accountability, transparency, and performance

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (CPA/CMA strongly preferred)
• 5-7 years of progressive finance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven Plant Controller (or equivalent plant finance leadership) experience
• Strong expertise in:
• Standard costing and manufacturing variance analysis
• Inventory and working capital management
• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Plex, Oracle, QAD, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to partner with operations and influence business decisions

• You think like an owner, not just an accountant
• You are comfortable challenging assumptions and driving change
• You translate financial data into clear, actionable business insights
• You thrive in a fast-paced, plant environment
• You bring a continuous improvement mindset and a bias for action

This is an opportunity to lead the financial performance of a $100M+ manufacturing operation, operate as a true business partner to plant leadership, and make a direct, measurable impact on the success of the business. If you’re a proven Plant Controller looking for a role with greater ownership, visibility, and influence—we’d like…