Plant Controller: Finance Leader & Strategy Partner

Augmentis Group; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional insurance coverage

401(k) matching program (9%)

Employer retirement plan contributions

Vibrant culture and collaboration

Professional development training

Free fitness center membership

Cutting-edge ML applications in aero

Job summary

Augmentis seeks a Controller to lead all accounting, controls, planning, and analysis for its manufacturing operation in Michigan. You will partner with operations leadership to shape strategy, improve performance, and guide capital decisions, reporting to Plant leadership with strong dotted line to Finance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration, 5+ years in finance, and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 5+ years of progressive financial or controllership experience, including at least 2 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Authorization to work in the United States (visa sponsorship is not available).
• MBA, CPA, and/or CMA.
• Strong cost accounting experience, including multi-level routings and bill of materials costing.
• Experience with Oracle, Hyperion, or similar ERP and planning systems, plus the ability to build and run data queries.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• A track record of thriving in a fast-paced, deadline-driven plant environment while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Serve on the site Operations Leadership Team as the finance business partner as strategy is developed and executed.
• Identify, analyze, and communicate the key financial and operational drivers of site performance.
• Act as a catalyst for change and lead initiatives that close the gap between current performance and benchmark levels.
• Influence capital expenditure decisions through sound business cases, then track actual results against those cases to ensure investments deliver.
• Lead forecasting, budgeting, planning, reporting, consolidation, and analysis for the site and business unit.
• Build forecasts that are accurate and tracked closely, and turn the numbers into a clear story that drives decisions.
• Proactively provide leaders with the data and insight they need, both on request and ahead of future planning cycles.
• Manage the location performance pay plan.
• Design and monitor internal controls that keep operations on track to the financial plan.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, corporate reporting requirements, and the company’s internal audit and controls framework.
• Keep the site audit-ready at all times and ensure adherence to the company’s code of conduct and policies.
• Build and strengthen cost control systems, including standard and product costing.
• Lead, coach, and develop the site finance team, and contribute to the broader finance talent pipeline.
• Spend time on the shop floor to understand the operation and the financial consequences of operational decisions.
• Foster a culture of root-cause problem solving, disciplined systems use, and continuous process improvement.
• Lead special projects as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

Oracle

Hyperion

Job description

Augmentis seeks a Controller to lead all accounting, controls, planning, and analysis for its manufacturing operation in Michigan. You will partner with operations leadership to shape strategy, improve performance, and guide capital decisions, reporting to Plant leadership with strong dotted line to Finance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration, 5+ years in finance, and US work authorization.