Plant Controller

UHY-US; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Plant Controller to oversee financial operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, a CPA designation, and extensive experience in finance and accounting. Responsibilities include financial analysis, budgeting, compliance, and supporting management with cost savings initiatives. This onsite role offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $165,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of finance and accounting experience.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical skills with knowledge of standard cost and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze capital expenditure requests.
• Monitor internal controls and ensure compliance.
• Develop and present annual site budgets.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Financial analysis

Costing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Accounting Designation (CPA, CMA, CGA, CA)

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

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Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr

A great UHY client is seeking a Plant Controller to join their team. The ideal candidate will have their CPA/MBA, previous controller experience in a manufacturing industry, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

The Plant Controller role is an onsite position. This is a client direct hire position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing and analyzing capital expenditure requests, including tracking and reporting actual spends versus the approved levels.
• Monitor and enforce internal controls and ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures and SOX; includes assisting in the coordination of internal and external audits.
• Support the analytical and special projects needs of the operations management teams. Provide finance leadership for cost savings initiatives and track the improvements to gauge the effectiveness of management decisions.
• Develop, analyze, and interpret statistical and accounting information to monitor operating results, performance against budget and prior year, and other matters dealing with the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the facility.
• Develop and present annual site budgets and interim forecasts to management and Corporate Finance. Also prepare Defined Contributions reports on a weekly basis.
• Prepare monthly financial summaries for plant and senior management. Includes tracking spends to budget/forecast and reviewing variances with management teams to support the goals of the business.
• Manage the local general ledger and account reconciliation process: process adjusting journal entries and prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analyze plant labor, variable costs, operational spending, and inventory transactions to identify key improvement opportunities to help plant management optimize site performance.
• Lead development and analysis of quarterly standard costs and manage the physical inventory and cycle count programs.
• Responsible for monthly accounting close activities and balance sheet reconciliations.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Prefer an Accounting Designation (CPA, CMA, CGA, CA)
• Require a strong background in finance and accounting (5–10+ years)
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments (preferably plants generating at least $300M annually)
• Solid skills in SAP and Excel
• Previous practice in manufacturing/Inventory management principles.
• Strong analytical abilities with knowledge of standard cost, costing, and accounting systems, are required.
• Working knowledge of company Accounting and Control Policies and Procedures.