Plant Controller

Rauch & Associates; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm in Battle Creek, MI is seeking a hands-on controller to lead financial operations and support scalable growth. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated background in financial operations, contracts, and risk management. This role will drive strategic decision-making and influence the long-term financial planning of the organization. A CPA designation is preferred but not required, and the compensation range is competitive, reflecting the seniority of the position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a hands-on financial leadership role.
• Strong background in contracts, compliance, and risk management.
• Success in modernizing financial processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations including accounting and reporting.
• Oversee contracts and compliance frameworks.
• Standardize processes and policies for scalability.

Skills

Financial operations leadership

Accounting expertise

Compliance knowledge

Risk management

Mentorship

Education

5+ years of experience in financial operations or accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

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Controller Direct Hire | Full Time Build the Financial Backbone. Shape the Next Stage of Growth.

This role is perfect for a hands‑on financial leader who knows how to bring clarity, discipline, and structure to a growing organization. If you enjoy fixing what’s unclear, formalizing what’s informal, and building the financial engine that enables scale, this is your role.

The Opportunity

As Controller, you’ll own the core financial operations and administrative infrastructure of the business. You’ll serve as a critical partner to senior leadership, ensuring the company has the systems, controls, and governance needed for smart decision‑making and sustainable expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations, including accounting, reporting, controls, and audit readiness.
• Oversee contracts, insurance programs, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Upgrade and standardize processes, policies, and financial systems to support scalability.
• Develop, coach, and support the Director of Accounting and the broader finance/admin team.
• Build strong cross‑functional alignment between Finance, Operations, and Leadership.
• Drive initiatives in vendor management, budget discipline, governance, and process optimization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive financial operations or accounting leadership experience.
• Strong experience with contracts, insurance, compliance, and risk management.
• Demonstrated success building or modernizing systems, controls, and processes in a growing company.
• Leadership style that is hands‑on, accountable, collaborative, and strong in mentorship.
• CPA preferred but not required.

Why This Role

• Professionalize and modernize the financial foundation.
• Influence strategic decision‑making and long‑term planning.
• Create lasting processes as the company scales.

If you’re a builder who thrives in environments where you can create clarity, upgrade processes, and enable growth, you’ll excel here.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Management, Accounting/Auditing, and Finance

Industries

• Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Chemical Manufacturing

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