Plant Controller

RGBSI; Harrison (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive industry seeks a financial manager to oversee plant operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls. Responsibilities include budgeting, inventory control, and performance analysis. With a strong focus on financial integrity, the role demands experience and expertise in finance or business management.

Benefits

Medical health coverage

Dental insurance

401k plan

Short-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in finance or business management.
• Experience in the automotive industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial operations follow GAAP and internal controls.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial closings.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Inventory Control

Capital Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field

Job description

Job Summary:

• Ensure the plant's financial operations follow GAAP and internal controls (including SOX and company standards).
• Help improve profitability and protect assets by evaluating financial risks and opportunities.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities, and support the Plant Manager with overall plant governance.

Responsibilities:
Capital Management:

• Plan and monitor capital spending to align with company goals. Ensure assets are accurately recorded, monitored, and accounted for. Work with other departments to support asset planning and reporting.

Inventory Control:

• Make sure inventory is properly tracked and reported according to accounting standards. Supervise inventory counts and adjust records as needed with Supply Chain.

Financial Closing:

• Manage the plant's monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial closings. Ensure accurate journal entries, account reconciliations, and reporting.

Performance Analysis:

• Analyze financial results (Sales to EBIT), compare with budget and forecast, and report findings to management. Prepare clear and timely performance reports.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Lead plant budget and forecast planning. Coordinate with teams across departments (e.g., Procurement, Commercial, Engineering) to confirm key assumptions.

Audit & Compliance:

• Support internal, SOX, and external audits. Maintain proper documentation and follow standard accounting and control practices.

Other Duties:

• Provide financial information as needed and support corporate teams (e.g., Legal, Tax, HR) with special requests.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• 7–10 years of experience in finance or business management
• Experience in the automotive industry is a plus (not required)

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit www.zobility.com to learn more.

Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.