Plant Controller

Kforce Inc; Alma (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Kforce Inc. in Alma, MI is seeking a Plant Controller to lead the finance and accounting operations at our manufacturing facility.

You will manage financial reporting, budgeting, cost accounting, and internal controls to support operational decision-making. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in finance or accounting within manufacturing, strong cost accounting and analysis skills, and proven leadership with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of finance or accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Strong background in cost accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting.
• Leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Manufacturing industry experience and understanding of production costs, launches, and profitability drivers.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant accounting and finance activities.
• Manage month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and profitability analysis.
• Provide cost accounting support and partner with operations on product costing and variances.
• Ensure GAAP compliance, internal controls, and audit readiness.
• Manage intercompany transactions, fixed assets, tax filings, and process improvements.
• Support reporting automation and financial system enhancements.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Reporting

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Plant Controller in Alma, MI. Summary: Our client is seeking an experienced Plant Controller to lead finance and accounting operations at a manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, internal controls, cash flow management, and supporting operational decision-making. Key Responsibilities:

• Plant Controller will lead all plant accounting and finance activities
• Manage month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, and account reconciliations
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and profitability analysis
• Provide cost accounting support and partner with operations on product costing and production variance analysis
• As a Plant Controller, you will ensure GAAP compliance, strong internal controls, and audit readiness
• Manage intercompany transactions, fixed assets, tax filings, and continuous process improvements
• Support reporting automation and financial system enhancements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of finance or accounting experience in manufacturing
• Strong background in cost accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting
• Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Manufacturing industry experience and understanding of production costs, launches, and profitability drivers

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.