Plant Controller: Costing, Forecasting & Ops Partner

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an experienced Plant Controller in Grand Haven to support plant financial performance and collaborate with operations leadership. The role focuses on costing, forecasting, inventory analysis, and providing analytical insights to guide business decisions.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and 7+ years in accounting or plant-controlling, with a CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting, finance, or plant-controlling experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant costing activities, including inventory costing, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Partner with operations leadership to improve productivity, profitability, and overall financial performance.
• Develop and maintain financial forecasts, including sales, expenses, inventory, cash flow, and capital planning.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and support audit, tax, and internal control requirements.
• Analyze business trends and provide recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Drive process improvements and enhance financial reporting accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Manufacturing costing

Inventory analysis

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

CPA designation

Job description

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an experienced Plant Controller in Grand Haven to support plant financial performance and collaborate with operations leadership. The role focuses on costing, forecasting, inventory analysis, and providing analytical insights to guide business decisions.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and 7+ years in accounting or plant-controlling, with a CPA preferred.