<p><strong>Controller - PLEX Consultant</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our trusted client is looking for an experienced Controller to support a Contract assignment in Warren, Michigan. This position will guide finance teams in using Plex more effectively by strengthening reporting practices, improving financial processes, and delivering practical training tailored to day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in finance system modules and can translate technical capabilities into clear, useful methods for month-end analysis and decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>The day-to-day responsibilities include:</p><p>• Deliver structured, hands-on training to finance team members using practical business scenarios and role-specific examples within Plex.</p><p>• Advise stakeholders on how to improve financial workflows, reporting methods, and overall use of finance system capabilities to support stronger business outcomes.</p><p>• Develop approaches for month-end reporting that compare actual performance against plans and forecasts with greater clarity and usability.</p><p>• Analyze reporting gaps and create more effective methods for reviewing purchase price variance and other key financial variances.</p><p>• Recommend ways to expand beyond standard system reports by building processes that produce more meaningful operational and financial insight.</p><p>• Support the team in investigating inconsistencies in reported values by identifying drill-down methods and improving monthly analysis techniques.</p><p>• Partner with finance leadership to refine reporting methodology and establish practical best practices for recurring financial review activities.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for process improvement that increase efficiency, consistency, and the overall value gained from Plex finance modules.</p>

<p>The ideal candidate will possess the following skillsets:</p><p>• Strong hands-on knowledge of Plex, with advanced understanding of finance modules and reporting functionality.</p><p>• Demonstrated experience with monthly reporting, including actual-versus-plan and forecast analysis.</p><p>• Solid background in purchase price variance review and broader variance analysis within a manufacturing or operations-focused environment.</p><p>• Ability to assess standard reports and recommend enhanced reporting processes that better support business needs.</p><p>• Proven experience delivering user training, process guidance, and practical finance system support to internal teams.</p><p>• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly.</p>

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