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United States , Durand

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We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller to provide financial leadership for a manufacturing operation northeast of Lansing, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position will oversee plant-level financial performance, guide planning activities, and translate operational results into clear business insights for leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing accounting expertise, a solid command of standard costing, and the ability to partner closely with operations to maintain accurate costs, forecasts, and profitability expectations.

Job Responsibility:

  • Direct the full profit and loss performance for the plant or division, ensuring financial results are accurate, timely, and aligned with business objectives
  • Lead budgeting and forecasting activities by evaluating production trends, cost drivers, and operational assumptions to support reliable financial plans
  • Prepare recurring financial reports and deliver meaningful variance analysis that explains performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods
  • Manage manufacturing cost accounting processes, including standard cost development, cost updates, and ongoing review of inventory and production-related transactions
  • Partner with operations leaders to interpret financial results, identify cost improvement opportunities, and help keep spending and projections on track
  • Oversee analysis related to absorption, efficiencies, and other plant performance metrics to support informed decision-making
  • Supervise and develop finance staff, setting priorities and ensuring high-quality execution across accounting and reporting activities
  • Maintain strong financial controls and support continuous improvement in reporting accuracy, cost visibility, and business performance monitoring

Requirements:

  • Demonstrated experience in a Plant Controller, Divisional Controller, or similar senior finance role within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting principles, including standard costing, inventory accounting, and cost analysis
  • Proven ability to manage profit and loss performance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting responsibilities
  • Experience delivering detailed variance analysis and communicating financial results to operational and executive stakeholders
  • Background supervising accounting or finance team members in a fast-paced business setting
  • Solid understanding of absorption, production efficiencies, and related manufacturing performance measurements
  • Proficiency in partnering with operations to explain financial outcomes and support sound cost and forecast management
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is typically required
What we offer:
  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

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Job Posted:
May 13, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
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