Plant Finance Controller: Cost & Margin Optimizer

Ironclad Environmental Solutions; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ironclad Environmental Solutions in Davison, MI is seeking a Manufacturing Plant Controller to own how financial performance is measured and improved at the facility. This is a build-and-run role with responsibility for cost accounting, inventory accuracy, and rigorous forecasting to ensure data integrity and clear financial visibility.

You will translate production activity into financial outcomes, identify gaps with operations, drive corrective actions, and partner with plant leadership to

Qualifications

• Strong cost accounting and manufacturing finance expertise.
• High ownership mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to translate operations into financial outcomes.
• Data-driven with strong analytical capability.
• Direct communicator who drives accountability.
• Strong business partner to plant leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own cost accounting and control for the plant, including standard costs and cost drivers.
• Oversee inventory valuation, cycle counts, and accuracy.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close and reporting.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting tied to production volumes.
• Analyze variances and provide actionable recommendations.
• Maintain internal controls and support SOX where applicable.
• Support capital spending analysis and ROI tracking.

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing finance

Financial modeling

Excel

Data analysis

Business partnering

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

Job description

Ironclad Environmental Solutions in Davison, MI is seeking a Manufacturing Plant Controller to own how financial performance is measured and improved at the facility. This is a build-and-run role with responsibility for cost accounting, inventory accuracy, and rigorous forecasting to ensure data integrity and clear financial visibility.

You will translate production activity into financial outcomes, identify gaps with operations, drive corrective actions, and partner with plant leadership to