Plant Controller - Onsite Finance Leader in Manufacturing

Guided Search Partners; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An Executive Search firm is seeking a Plant Controller for a well-established automotive manufacturing operation in Port Huron, Michigan. This role involves leading plant financial activities, partnering with leadership to drive performance, and handling month-end close and budgeting processes. The ideal candidate has 3-5+ years of manufacturing finance experience and a Bachelor’s degree. This opportunity offers a chance to step into a high-visibility role at a critical time.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of manufacturing finance experience.
• Prior Plant Controller or similar plant finance leadership experience.
• Comfortable in an onsite, unionized manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant financial activities.
• Own month-end close, weekly forecasting, and annual budgeting process.
• Partner with Plant GM to support decision-making and improve financial performance.

Skills

Manufacturing finance expertise

Financial reporting and analysis

Analytical skills

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

An Executive Search firm is seeking a Plant Controller for a well-established automotive manufacturing operation in Port Huron, Michigan. This role involves leading plant financial activities, partnering with leadership to drive performance, and handling month-end close and budgeting processes. The ideal candidate has 3-5+ years of manufacturing finance experience and a Bachelor’s degree. This opportunity offers a chance to step into a high-visibility role at a critical time.