Plant Controller

StaffBright; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

401(k) with a 4% company match

Three weeks of paid time off

$100 monthly phone allowance

Opportunity to join a growing auto制造

Job summary

StaffBright is seeking an experienced Plant Controller for an automotive manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, MI. You will own plant-level financial performance, budgeting, forecasting, accounting operations, and internal controls while supporting a major facility expansion.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in accounting/finance, 5+ years in accounting/finance, and at least 2 years of financial ownership in automotive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of overall accounting or finance experience.
• At least 2 years of financial ownership within the automotive industry.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close.
• Experience interpreting financial reports and analyzing performance.
• Experience evaluating accounting processes and internal controls.
• Ability to identify variances and communicate recommendations to management.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for senior management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial and accounting operations of the manufacturing facility and maintain strong internal controls.
• Prepare quarterly reforecasts incorporating historical results, operational performance, and future business assumptions.
• Lead the monthly financial close process and review workpapers and month-end balances.
• Develop, manage, and monitor plant budgets with documentation and justifications.
• Monitor financial performance and communicate variances to budget and forecasts.
• Analyze financial results and provide recommendations to improve profitability.
• Evaluate accounting processes and internal controls and implement improvements.
• Oversee accounts payable activities including PO matching and approvals.
• Coordinate with external auditors and prepare regulatory reports.
• Partner with plant leadership to provide financial guidance for business decisions.
• Present financial results and forecasts to senior leadership.
• Support the launch and growth of the new manufacturing facility.
• Lead and support the accounting team (Accounts Payable Specialist).

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Month-end close

Internal controls

Variance analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Plex ERP

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Plant Controller to oversee the financial and accounting operations of a growing automotive manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, MI. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on finance leader to take ownership of plant-level financial performance, budgeting, forecasting, accounting operations, and internal controls while playing a key role in the launch of a major new manufacturing facility.

What You Will Be Doing

• Oversee the financial and accounting operations of the manufacturing facility, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.
• Prepare quarterly reforecasts incorporating historical financial results, operational performance, and future business assumptions.
• Lead the monthly financial close process, including preparation and review of workpapers and month-end account balances.
• Develop, manage, and monitor plant budgets, reviewing proposals and preparing supporting documentation and financial justifications.
• Monitor financial performance and provide advance communication regarding variances to budget and forecasts.
• Analyze financial results and provide recommendations to improve operational performance and profitability.
• Evaluate existing accounting procedures and internal control systems, recommending and implementing process improvements.
• Oversee accounts payable activities, including invoice review, purchase order matching, payment approvals, and discrepancy resolution.
• Coordinate activities with external auditors and prepare financial reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Partner closely with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to provide financial guidance and support business decisions.
• Present financial results, forecasts, and recommendations to senior leadership and operational management.
• Support the financial planning and accounting processes associated with the launch and growth of a new manufacturing facility.
• Lead and support the accounting team, currently consisting of one direct report, an Accounts Payable Specialist.

What We Need From You

To be considered for this role, candidates should have the following experience and skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of overall accounting or finance experience.
• At least 2 years of financial ownership within the automotive industry.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close.
• Experience interpreting financial reports and analyzing financial performance.
• Experience evaluating accounting processes and internal controls and implementing improvements.
• Ability to identify and communicate financial variances and provide recommendations to management.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively present financial information to senior management and executive teams.

The ideal candidate will also have any or all of the following preferred experience and skills:

• CPA certification is highly preferred.
• 2-3 years of public accounting experience, particularly in audit.
• Experience with manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, inventory management, physical inventory counts, and cycle counting.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, including production costs and financial performance analysis.
• Experience with greenfield manufacturing launches, facility expansions, or new plant startups.
• Experience with Plex or other manufacturing ERP systems.
• Experience developing and improving accounting processes and financial controls.

The Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with a 4% company match.
• Three weeks of paid time off.
• $100 monthly phone allowance.
• Opportunity to join a growing automotive manufacturing operation during a major facility expansion.
• Highly visible leadership position supporting major automotive programs.
• Opportunity to work closely with plant leadership and influence operational and financial decisions.
• Long-term growth opportunity as the facility scales through its 2027 production launch.

StaffBright - Who We Are

StaffBright connects exceptional professionals with fulfilling opportunities in Finance, IT, Engineering, and Sales and Marketing. By partnering with industry-leading organizations, we help accelerate careers while delivering outstanding results for our clients. At StaffBright, we go beyond traditional staffing by fostering close collaboration with our clients, recruiters, and candidates to ensure talent needs are met efficiently. Our commitment to building long-term relationships and driving success sets us apart as a trusted partner in the staffing industry.