We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller to support a manufacturing operation in Holland, Michigan. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist who brings strong plant-level accounting expertise, sharp analytical skills, and a hands-on approach to cost management and reporting. The selected candidate will help strengthen financial visibility, guide close activities, and provide accurate insights that support operational and business decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead monthly financial close activities for the plant, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and reporting deadlines are met.<br>• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting processes, including analysis of production costs, inventory valuation, and cost performance trends.<br>• Maintain and refine standard costing structures to support reliable product costing and financial accuracy.<br>• Prepare and deliver financial reports that provide clear insight into plant performance, variances, and key business drivers.<br>• Partner with plant leadership to review results, explain financial impacts, and support informed operational decision-making.<br>• Monitor cost controls across manufacturing activities and identify opportunities to improve financial efficiency and visibility.<br>• Support controllership activities by strengthening compliance, internal controls, and consistency in financial practices.<br>• Utilize SAP and SAP S/4HANA to manage financial data, reporting, and cost accounting processes within the plant environment.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller to lead regional accounting and financial oversight for a growing service-focused organization in Fenton, MO. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a hands-on finance leader who can manage core accounting activities, deliver accurate reporting, and provide practical guidance to operational leadership. The role calls for strong technical accounting knowledge, sound business judgment, and the ability to strengthen processes in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct regional accounting activities across the general ledger, reconciliations, payroll review, fixed assets, accruals, prepayments, deferred balances, inventory, and revenue-related transactions.</p><p>• Oversee the monthly close cycle and deliver complete, timely financial statements and supporting analysis to leadership.</p><p>• Work closely with general managers, operations leaders, and FP&A partners to translate financial results into actionable business insights.</p><p>• Maintain a strong control environment by monitoring compliance with accounting standards and internal company policies.</p><p>• Coordinate audit support by organizing schedules, responding to requests, and ensuring documentation is accurate and accessible.</p><p>• Contribute to planning activities by supporting annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and detailed variance reviews.</p><p>• Evaluate financial performance to highlight emerging risks, operating trends, and opportunities for improved results.</p><p>• Lead efforts to streamline workflows, improve reporting efficiency, and enhance the use of accounting systems, including Sage Intacct when applicable.</p><p>• Assist with acquisition-related accounting and integration work, including process alignment and purchase accounting support across entities.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller to support financial leadership for a machinery manufacturing operation in Caledonia, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position will oversee core accounting activities, deliver timely and accurate reporting, and provide insight that strengthens operational and financial performance. The role works closely with plant and business leaders to guide planning, improve controls, and support sound decision-making across the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct monthly and annual closing activities to ensure accurate financial statements and dependable reporting timelines.<br>• Administer the general ledger and maintain complete accounting documentation within Sage 500.<br>• Lead the teams responsible for payables, receivables, fixed asset accounting, and credit oversight to support smooth daily operations.<br>• Produce recurring financial packages for the parent organization, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end submissions.<br>• Evaluate profit and loss results, balance sheet activity, labor costs, material usage, and overall business performance to identify trends and risks.<br>• Drive forecasting, annual budget development, and capital planning support to align financial targets with operational needs.<br>• Manage percentage-of-completion accounting and completed contract reporting in accordance with applicable standards.<br>• Support cash planning, tax-related filings, government reporting obligations, and annual audit requirements while reinforcing internal control practices.<br>• Partner with cross-functional leaders on project analysis, sales outlook reviews, expense management, and process improvements that enhance plant performance.