Plant Finance Director, Cost & Operational Accounting

Location: Amsted Automotive – SMW Division, Taylor, MI

We’re seeking a seasoned finance leader to direct cost and controllership activities and to be the go-to partner for plant leadership. If you enjoy building budgets, sharpening forecasts, improving standard costs, and explaining variance drivers in plain language—this role is for you.

• Advise the General Manager and operations teams on cost optimization and performance improvement.
• Own annual budgeting, rolling forecasting, and strategic planning cycles for the business unit.
• Deep-dive KPIs: productivity, efficiency, scrap, and throughput—translate findings into action.
• Lead monthly close with GAAP accuracy; maintain internal controls.
• Build and review CapEx models; conduct make-versus-buy and inventory analyses.
• Coach and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Support additional initiatives as directed by the Sr. Director of Finance – Operations.

• 10 years in Finance/Accounting with manufacturing exposure preferred.
• Bachelor’s in Finance or Accounting; CPA or CMA a plus.
• Advanced Excel; ERP fluency (SAP preferred); strong GAAP command.
• Comfort leading cross-functional efforts and presenting to leadership and production teams.
• Proficient in GAAP, Cost Accounting, CPA, Operational Metrics & KPI Management, Financial Audit Experience, CapEx, SAP.

• Mental: Confident analyzing large, complex datasets; rigorous in validating data integrity; clear and persuasive in communication.
• Physical: Comfortable with extended periods of sitting/standing; occasional lifting, bending, and stooping; regular use of computers and office machinery.

As an employee-owned company, our success is your success. Join a collaborative team where your insights directly strengthen our operations and fuel our growth.

• Competitive salaries and annual bonus opportunity
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401(k) with company match
• HSA with company contribution
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage
• Telehealth, Wellness reimbursement, Onsite health screenings
• Mental health resources and EAP (counseling, family, financial, legal support, and more)
• Life and Disability insurance
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and 14 paid company holidays
• Training programs, education reimbursement, and career advancement
• Pet insurance & discount program, legal insurance, employee discounts
• Recognition & rewards, community involvement, and workplace giving matching

• Forecasts that leadership trusts and uses.
• Standard costs that reflect reality—driving smarter pricing and margin decisions.
• Clear KPI insights that reduce scrap and boost throughput.
• A motivated finance team growing under your guidance.

Make a measurable impact at our Taylor, MI plant—apply today.