Plant Controller

Movement Search & Delivery; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Movement Search and Delivery is partnering with a leading aerospace manufacturer in Grand Rapids, Michigan to identify a Plant Controller. This on-site finance leader partners with the Plant Manager and business unit to own the plant's financial agenda, forecasting, analysis, capital, and controls.

You will direct Accounting, Procurement, and Information Systems, set performance targets, influence capital expenditure, and turn data into decisions that improve quality, delivery, inventory, and

Qualifications

• BS in Business, Finance, or Accounting with 5+ years in financial/controllership roles.
• Manufacturing finance background; plant controller experience in a large facility preferred.
• Strong cost accounting, analysis, and decision-making skills.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of Oracle/Hyperion is a plus.
• MBA, CMA, or CPA preferred; legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership to set targets for quality, productivity, delivery, and profitability.
• Forecast, plan, and analyze results; translate data into a clear story for decisions.
• Lead capital appropriation and post-project reviews against business case.
• Direct Accounting, Procurement, and Information Systems to stay audit-ready.
• Own financial reporting, SOX/internal controls, and compliance requirements.
• Supervise, coach, and develop the plant finance team.

Skills

Controllership

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Forecasting

Leadership

Education

BS in Business, Finance, or Accounting

MBA, CMA, or CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Oracle/Hyperion

Job description

Movement Search and Delivery is working with a leading global aerospace manufacturer in Grand Rapids, Michigan to identify and evaluate a Plant Controller.

About the Role: This Plant Controller is the on-site finance partner to the Plant Manager, with a strong dotted line to the business unit. You will own the plant financial agenda—forecasting, analysis, capital, and controls—while directing Accounting, Procurement, and Information Systems. The work sits on the shop floor as much as in the numbers: you will set performance targets, influence cap-ex with a full business case, and turn data into decisions that move quality, delivery, inventory, and profit. This is a high-visibility seat for a controller who can tell the story behind the P&L and develop the people who deliver it.

What You Will Do:

• Partner with plant leadership to set and drive targets for quality, productivity, delivery, cycle time, inventory, and profitability
• Forecast, plan, and analyze results; translate data into a clear story that guides decisions
• Lead the capital appropriation process and post-project reviews; hold investments to the original business case
• Direct Accounting, Procurement, and Information Systems so manufacturing systems and reporting stay tight and audit-ready
• Own financial reporting, SOX/internal controls, and compliance with company and business unit requirements
• Supervise, coach, and develop the plant finance team

What You Need to Succeed:

• BS in Business, Finance, or Accounting and 5+ years of financial/controllership experience
• Manufacturing finance background; plant controller experience in a $150M+ facility is strongly preferred
• Strong cost accounting (multi-level routing and BOM), analysis, and decision-making skills
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; Oracle, Hyperion, or similar systems a plus; MBA, CMA, and/or CPA preferred
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available