Plant Controller

Plant Controller

We are seeking a Plant Controller in our Lansing, Michigan facility to support a fast‑paced, high‑growth operation. This role will provide financial oversight, deliver analytical insights, manage inventory controls and serve as a key business partner to the manufacturing team.

The successful candidate will serve as the site financial leader and will be an integral part of a high‑energy, entrepreneurial business.

Location: 2510 Snow Rd, Lansing, MI
Supervisor: Senior Manager of Operational Accounting & Finance
Department: Finance
FSLA: Exempt

Essential Job Functions

• Cost accounting variance analysis and maintenance
• Promote deeper understanding of cost drivers across the team; recommend actions to drive profitability
• Develop cost models, reports and dashboards to provide insights on production efficiency to senior management
• Operational performance reporting & analysis
• Forecasting & budgeting
• Inventory control procedures & Reconciliation
• Managing discretionary spending to ensure targets are achieved
• Month‑end / year‑end financial close procedures & reporting
• Business case development
• Calculate New Product Development costing assumptions
• Demonstrated understanding of US GAAP
• Ad‑hoc financial analysis & reporting, including providing requested data analysis to Executive Leadership Team
• Strong communication skills, both written & verbal
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 8+ Years in Finance/Accounting roles of progressive experience
• Experience in Manufacturing Finance/ Cost Accounting
• Prior Site Finance Lead Experience (preferred)
• Comfortable with data and ERP systems

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 15 pounds unassisted
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer

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