Plant Controller

Venteon; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive visibility

Competitive compensation

Stable organization

Job summary

Venteon is seeking a Plant Controller for a large global company in the Ann Arbor area. The role oversees all plant financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, and monthly/annual financial statements.

You will lead budgeting processes, drive cost control across manufacturing, and analyze performance to recommend improvements. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years automotive accounting/finance experience, preferably in a plant setting.
• Excellent communication, people, written and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and monthly/annual financial statements.
• Lead annual budget and rolling forecasts; analyze performance and provide actionable recommendations.
• Manage cost accounting and standard cost analysis for new and existing products; drive cost control initiatives.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, inventory control, and capital investment analysis; ensure asset valuation compliance.
• Approve and monitor plant-level financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to policies.

Skills

Communication

People skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Our client, is a large, global company whose looking for a Plant Controller in their Ann Arbor area facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES of Plant Controller

• Oversee all plant financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
• Lead annual budget and rolling forecast processes; analyze plant performance metrics and provide actionable recommendations for improvement
• Manage cost accounting and standard cost analysis for new and existing products; drive cost control and efficiency initiatives across operations
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, inventory control, and capital investment analysis, ensuring compliance and proper valuation of assets
• Approve and monitor plant-level financial transactions (e.g., purchase orders, reimbursements, pricing flows, receivables), ensuring accuracy and adherence to corporate policies

Benefits of Plant Controller

• High amount of visibility to executive team
• Stable organization
• Competitive compensation and benefits

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE of Plant Controller

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance required
• 5+ years of automotive accounting/finance experience, preferably in a plant setting
• Excellent communication, people, written and presentation skills
• Team player who can work well with other functional groups