Plant Controller

Venteon; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High visibility to executive team

Stable organization

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Venteon is seeking a Plant Controller for a large global automotive company in Detroit. You will oversee plant financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, and the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.

You will lead cost accounting, fixed assets, inventory control, and capital investment analysis to ensure compliance and value. Requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and 5+ years automotive finance experience, with strong communication and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• 5+ years automotive accounting/finance experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Team player who can work with other functional groups.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 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.

Skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Cost accounting

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Our client, is a large, global company whose looking for a Plant Controller.

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

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