Plant Controller (Manufacturing)

What you’ll do…

• Provide financial leadership for a high-volume manufacturing plant, serving as the go-to resource for cost analysis, operational decision support, and performance visibility across the organization.

• Own all aspects of standard costing, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end reporting, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with corporate requirements.

• Partner closely with Production, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Plant Leadership, providing clear financial insights that help guide daily decision-making and long-term strategy.

• Evaluate product costs and plant performance indicators; identify trends, investigate anomalies, and recommend corrective actions to keep operations on track.

• Spend meaningful time on the manufacturing floor to understand processes, validate data, and strengthen relationships with cross-functional teams.

• Lead initiatives that improve inventory accuracy, optimize working capital, and support effective material flow, including coordination of physical inventories and cycle counts.

• Analyze KPIs, conduct scenario modeling, and prepare reports and presentations that support operational planning, cost control, and business performance improvements.

• Drive continuous improvement by questioning assumptions, promoting data-driven decision-making, and proactively identifying opportunities to reduce cost and improve efficiency.

What we’re looking for…

• 5–10 years of manufacturing accounting or plant-level financial management experience, ideally within the automotive industry 

• Deep understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, inventory accounting, and the financial drivers that impact production performance.

• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear operational actions; skilled at partnering with plant leaders to solve problems and improve results.

• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems and advanced Excel capabilities.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on production environment, including routine time spent on the manufacturing floor.

• Excellent communication skills, leadership presence, and the ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organization.

• Analytical mindset with a natural curiosity; someone who dives into the data, validates assumptions, and quickly recognizes when numbers don't align.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline

• High integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to accountability and follow-through. 

Why this role matters…

This is a highly visible and influential position that plays a critical role in the financial and operational success of a growing automotive manufacturing plant. You’ll serve as a true business partner to operations - providing the insight, clarity, and leadership needed to drive performance, strengthen controls, and support long-term growth.

For a finance professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys shaping decisions on the plant floor, this opportunity offers meaningful impact, strong leadership exposure, excellent long-term stability and future advancement potential.