Plant Controller

A great UHY client is seeking a Cost Accounting Supervisor to support global cost accounting and inventory operations within a large, international manufacturing organization. This role will play a key part in maintaining and improving cost accounting processes, supporting global inventory analysis, and partnering cross-functionally with finance and operations teams across the organization.

The Cost Accounting Supervisor role is a hybrid position based in Troy, MI, requiring approximately three days per week onsite, with additional onsite presence potentially required during onboarding and training. This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity offering strong visibility and leadership exposure within a global finance organization.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Support and maintain global standard costing processes within the ERP environment
• Perform inventory, COGS, and variance analysis across multiple entities
• Lead annual standard cost updates and assist with budgeting activities
• Support inventory reporting, reconciliations, and cost accounting functions
• Drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls related to costing and inventory
• Partner cross-functionally with operations and finance teams globally
• Support internal and external audit activities
• Supervise and mentor a Cost Accounting Analyst
• 7+ years of accounting and/or finance experience
• Strong inventory and cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Strong Excel and systems skills
• ERP experience required; Plex experience is a plus
• Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional environment
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills