<p>Our client, a growing manufacturing organization, is seeking a <strong>Controller</strong> who will own the <strong>full P&L for a manufacturing operation</strong> while partnering closely with leadership to drive financial performance and operational insight. This Controller role blends <strong>hands-on plant accounting</strong> with <strong>corporate FP&A responsibilities</strong>, making it ideal for a finance leader who enjoys both operational detail and strategic analysis.</p><p>The Controller will serve as a key business partner to operations, helping leadership understand cost drivers, improve margins, and support data-driven decisions across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Financial Leadership & P&L Ownership</strong></p><ul><li>Own and manage the <strong>full P&L for the manufacturing operation</strong></li><li>Lead the <strong>monthly close process</strong>, financial reporting, and variance analysis</li><li>Provide clear insight into <strong>revenue, margins, and cost drivers</strong></li><li>Deliver actionable reporting and KPIs to executive leadership</li></ul><p><strong>Cost Accounting & Plant Finance</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and analyze <strong>standard costing and cost accounting systems</strong></li><li>Analyze and report <strong>Purchase Price Variance (PPV), manufacturing variances, and absorption impacts</strong></li><li>Maintain and improve <strong>inventory valuation, costing structures, and product margins</strong></li><li>Partner with operations to evaluate <strong>labor efficiency, material usage, and production costs</strong></li></ul><p><strong>FP&A & Strategic Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Lead <strong>budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling</strong></li><li>Support operational leaders with <strong>data-driven decision making</strong></li><li>Identify opportunities for <strong>margin improvement and cost optimization</strong></li><li>Evaluate <strong>capital investments, pricing strategies, and ROI on operational initiatives</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Operational Partnership</strong></p><ul><li>Work closely with <strong>plant leadership, supply chain, and procurement</strong></li><li>Translate financial data into operational insights</li><li>Drive <strong>continuous improvement initiatives and cost control measures</strong></li><li>Help build scalable processes to support future growth</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054.</p>
<p>Are you a hands-on manufacturing finance leader who thrives on turning operational data into strategic business decisions? Our client is seeking a <strong>Plant Controller</strong> to partner closely with plant leadership, drive financial performance, and provide meaningful insights that improve profitability, productivity, and operational excellence. This is an outstanding Plant Controller opportunity for a finance professional with deep <strong>cost accounting expertise</strong> and strong <strong>FP&A capabilities</strong> who enjoys being on the manufacturing floor, influencing operations, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>What You'll Do as Plant Controller</p><ul><li>Serve as the primary financial leader for the manufacturing facility, partnering with Plant Operations to drive business performance.</li><li>Own all plant accounting activities, including monthly close, financial reporting, inventory accounting, and internal controls.</li><li>Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes for the plant.</li><li>Analyze manufacturing performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to improve margins and operational efficiency.</li><li>Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production, labor, scrap, inventory, and manufacturing costs.</li><li>Maintain and enhance standard costing methodologies, including product costing, BOM accuracy, labor and overhead rates, and variance analysis.</li><li>Provide detailed analysis of material, labor, overhead, inventory, and production variances while partnering with operations to implement corrective actions.</li><li>Support capital investment analysis, business cases, and ROI evaluations for new equipment and operational improvements.</li><li>Ensure accurate inventory valuation and oversee physical inventory and cycle count processes.</li><li>Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and financial controls across the plant.</li><li>Partner with corporate finance and accounting teams to ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.</li><li>Mentor and develop plant finance staff while serving as a trusted advisor to site leadership.</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054</p>