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Plant Controller

Plant Controller

Robert HalfMadison Heights, MI, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Bill Watts at Robert Half is partnering with a leading manufacturer in the food production and agricultural sector. With a commitment to operational excellence, product quality, and continuous improvement, we are seeking an experienced and analytical Plant Controller to manage all financial activities at our Troy facility and support strategic plant-level decision-making.

Position Summary

The Plant Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the manufacturing plant, ensuring accurate cost accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis. This role will act as a strategic business partner to plant leadership, providing insights to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and support profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Oversight

  • Manage all plant-level accounting operations including inventory, standard costing, and cost of goods sold (COGS) analysis
  • Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, variance reports, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Lead month-end close processes and ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate policies

Cost Accounting

  • Maintain and improve standard costing models and processes
  • Analyze manufacturing variances (labor, overhead, material usage, scrap) and communicate findings to plant management
  • Partner with operations to monitor and control production costs, yields, and efficiencies
  • Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Lead the plant’s annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning
  • Track capital expenditures and support ROI analysis for new equipment or process improvements
  • Provide financial modeling and analysis for strategic initiatives
  • Compliance & Controls

  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and company financial policies
  • Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries
  • Implement and maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting, inventory, and assets
  • Leadership & Collaboration

  • Act as a key member of the plant leadership team
  • Supervise plant accounting staff (if applicable) and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
  • Serve as the liaison between the plant and corporate finance team
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing finance or plant accounting
  • Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory control, and financial reporting in a manufacturing setting
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite) and Excel
  • Solid understanding of GAAP and internal controls
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to work cross-functionally with operations and leadership teams
  • Preferred Experience

  • Exposure to lean manufacturing or Six Sigma initiatives
  • Familiarity with capital projects, fixed asset management, and supply chain finance
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