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Plant Controller

Top Stack
Jackson, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2026

We are looking for a Plant Controller to help manage financial operations and support decision-making at a growing company. If you’re looking for the next step in your career, please apply!

What You’ll Do

  • Lead the month-end financial close and reporting for the plant.
  • Maintain and analyze standard costs, inventory, and key financial metrics.
  • Partner with plant management to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support capital planning.
  • Prepare budgets, performance reports, and financial analyses with actionable insights.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls.
  • Support special projects, ad hoc analyses, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • 7 years of progressive cost accounting and analysis experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong understanding of management accounting, cost and inventory accounting, and GAAP.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and IT skills (Excel, reporting tools, ERP systems).
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to lead teams, manage projects, and collaborate across departments.


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$121,040 to $148,954
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