Plant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly analytical and business-minded Plant Controller to support financial operations at Autocam/NNinc. This role is a key partner to plant leadership, responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, driving cost visibility, and supporting operational decision-making.

The ideal candidate combines strong accounting fundamentals with a proactive approach to analysis, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

**Key Responsibilities:

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• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, including variance analysis vs. budget, forecast, and prior year

• Partner with plant leadership to explain financial results and identify performance improvement opportunities

• Lead plant month-end close activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness

• Oversee inventory accounting, including physical counts, reconciliations, and investigation of variances

• Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes

• Review general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation

• Assist with year-end close, audit support, and compliance requirements

• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting, and internal controls

• Ensure adherence to company policies, Quality Management System (QMS), and Environmental Management System (EMS)

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**Supervisory Responsibilities:

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• Lead, mentor, and develop plant accounting staff

• Manage day-to-day activities of the accounting team, including workload prioritization and performance management

• Review work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting policies

• Provide coaching, training, and development to build technical and business acumen within the team

• Support hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations of accounting personnel

• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration

**Qualifications:

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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

• 3–7+ years of accounting or finance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

• Strong understanding of financial statements and month-end close processes

• Experience with inventory accounting and cost analysis

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard Office applications

• ERP system experience preferred

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**Skills & Competencies:

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• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders

• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

• Collaborative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement