Manufacturing Plant Controller (2748)

Job Location: Davison, MI 48423 Job Category: Accounting Position: Manufacturing Plant Controller – Global Pump Location: Davidson, MI | Onsite Plant-Based Role Department: Finance Direct Supervisor: (none listed) The Manufacturing Plant Controller owns how financial performance is measured, controlled, and improved at the facility level. This is a build-and-run role. You install discipline across cost accounting, inventory, reporting, and forecasting to ensure the plant runs on accurate data and clear financial visibility. You operate as the financial owner of plant performance. You translate production activity into financial outcomes, identify gaps, and drive corrective action with operations leadership. Success looks like a plant that runs on clean numbers, strong controls, and clear insight into cost, margin, and profitability. Cost Accounting & Control (25%) Responsibilities Establish and maintain standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead Analyze production costs and identify key cost drivers Partner with operations to improve cost efficiency and margin Maintain accurate cost models aligned with plant performance Expectations Clear visibility into true production costs Timely identification of cost issues Measurable cost improvement over time Inventory Management & Accuracy (20%) Responsibilities Oversee inventory valuation and reporting (raw, WIP, finished goods) Lead cycle counts and physical inventory processes Investigate and resolve discrepancies Maintain strong controls over inventory movement Expectations High inventory accuracy Minimal write-offs and surprises Strong audit readiness Financial Reporting & Close (20%) Responsibilities Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules Complete balance sheet reconciliations Deliver timely and accurate reporting Expectations Consistent day-4 close No material errors in reporting Clean and reconciled balance sheet Budgeting & Forecasting (15%) Responsibilities Lead annual plant budget development Build monthly and quarterly forecasts Align financial plans with production and volume assumptions Track performance against plan Expectations Accurate and realistic forecasts Clear linkage between operations and financial plan Early identification of risks and gaps Variance Analysis & Performance Insight (10%) Responsibilities Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances Identify drivers of financial performance Provide actionable recommendations to operations Support continuous improvement initiatives Expectations Clear explanations of performance Actionable insights, not just reporting Strong partnership with plant leadership Internal Controls & Compliance (5%) Responsibilities Ensure compliance with GAAP and corporate policies Maintain internal controls and audit readiness Support SOX requirements where applicable Enforce financial discipline across processes Expectations No control breakdowns Strong audit outcomes Consistent adherence to policy Capital Spending & Project Support (5%) Responsibilities Support capital planning and ROI analysis Track CAPEX projects against budget Partner with operations on investment decisions Expectations Clear visibility into capital spend Disciplined investment decisions Alignment between spend and return Measures of Performance Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting (day-4 close) Inventory accuracy and control performance Variance to standard cost and budget Cost reduction and margin improvement Forecast accuracy Audit and compliance results Qualifications Key Competencies Strong cost accounting and manufacturing finance expertise High ownership mindset with attention to detail Ability to translate operations into financial outcomes Data-driven with strong analytical capability Direct communicator who drives accountability Strong business partner to plant leadership Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance CPA or CMA preferred 5–10+ years of accounting or finance experience 2–3+ years in a manufacturing environment Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar) Strong Excel and financial modeling capability #J-18808-Ljbffr Ironclad Environmental Solutions