Plant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

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 workstreams.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• At least 7 years of experience in controllership, plant finance, or a similar manufacturing accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing and cost analysis.
• Experience managing month-end close activities, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Understanding of internal control frameworks and compliance practices, including Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Ability to analyze pricing, gross margin, and plant performance data to support operational and financial decisions.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to guide accounting staff and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.