<p>Plant Controller (Greenfield Manufacturing Plant) — Our Client</p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p> Our client, a growing manufacturing organization, is launching a <strong>greenfield plant</strong> and is hiring a <strong>Plant Controller</strong> to help build the finance foundation from the ground up. This is a <strong>high-visibility leadership role</strong> with exposure to senior and executive leadership. The Plant Controller partners closely with the Plant Manager and leadership team, spends time on the plant floor, and helps <strong>develop best practices</strong>, controls, reporting, and dashboarding supported by <strong>strong technology and modern tools</strong>.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead plant financial operations, reporting, controls, and accountability to results.</li><li>Drive annual budget, monthly forecast, and ongoing variance analysis (labor, materials, overhead, productivity).</li><li>Prepare and present daily/weekly/monthly financial reporting and plant KPI dashboards.</li><li>Support month-end close, inventory accounting, cycle counts/physical inventory, and perpetual inventory monitoring.</li><li>Provide financial impact analysis for engineering changes, capital/spend requests, and operational initiatives.</li><li>Partner with operations, supply chain, engineering, and materials teams to support continuous improvement (Kaizen/lean).</li><li>Support A/P, A/R, payroll, and purchasing workflows; strengthen processes as the plant scales.</li><li>Coach, develop, and manage plant accounting/finance staff in a collaborative team environment.</li><li>Perform other duties as needed in a dynamic, fast-paced plant setting.</li></ul><p><strong>Travel</strong></p><p> Minimal travel may be required for training or controllership conferences.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate and confidential consideration please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131 or apply directly today. </p>
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Plant Controller to join our team in Wayne, Michigan. In this role, you will provide essential financial leadership and analysis to support operational decisions and strategic initiatives at the plant level. The ideal candidate will oversee all aspects of accounting and financial management, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Act as a trusted financial advisor to the Plant Manager and leadership team, offering insights to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.<br>• Analyze plant financial performance, develop key performance indicators, and provide variance explanations against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.<br>• Manage plant accounting functions, including month-end close processes, cost accounting, inventory valuation, and reconciliations.<br>• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in alignment with company policies and accounting standards.<br>• Oversee the preparation of tax-related schedules and filings, including federal and state taxes, property taxes, and other local levies.<br>• Lead the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, collaborating with operations to align financial plans with production goals.<br>• Monitor cost control measures, analyze variances, and provide detailed insights to optimize efficiency and reduce waste.<br>• Support decision-making processes by conducting make-versus-buy analyses, pricing evaluations, and margin assessments.<br>• Participate in operational reviews and management meetings to ensure alignment of financial and operational objectives.<br>• Supervise and mentor the plant finance and accounting team, driving a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join our team in Farmington Hills, Michigan. In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting audits and reporting activities. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical abilities and a passion for accuracy.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Assist with monthly financial close processes and consolidate subsidiary financial information into corporate reports.<br>• Collaborate with external auditors to facilitate quarterly and annual audits.<br>• Ensure daily compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.<br>• Set and monitor standard costs for subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy and consistency.<br>• Support the Accounting Manager with various accounting tasks and provide guidance to operational teams.<br>• Review and analyze job expenses, work-in-process, inventory counts, and percentage completion on a weekly basis.<br>• Coordinate job costing and closures between accounting and operations teams to maintain financial integrity.<br>• Prepare monthly inventory and job reports for integration into consolidated financial statements.<br>• Participate in annual budgeting processes and contribute to fiscal planning.<br>• Support external audits by providing necessary documentation and ensuring adherence to financial standards.
