Plant Controller

Bel • Traverse City, MI

284d

About The Position

The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the 24/7 plant operations, including accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, and analysis. This role ensures the accuracy of financial data to inform strategic decision-making at the plant level. This role collaborates closely with plant management to monitor costs, achieve plant goals, support business results, and provide business insights.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or a related field highly preferred
• Preferred minimum of 5 years of accounting/finance experience
• Experience in a Food Manufacturing/Plant level highly preferred

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in cost accounting principles and practices
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in food production
• Expertise in financial planning and budgeting processes
• Strong skills in financial analysis and reporting
• Management/Supervisory experience
• Experience with ERP systems preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively both internally and externally
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Power BI and Power Query a plus

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all financial planning for the plant: budget, reforecast and business plan
• Lead internal audits
• Lead and manage the monthly and yearly financial closing activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
• Support inventory processes, participate to optimize stock levels and reduce costs
• Develop and maintain financial forecasts based on historical data and market trends
• Provide insights and recommendations to management based on forecast analysis
• Identify and implement operational improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
• Lead the financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts and provide variance analysis
• Keep track of labor cost, utilities cost, variable costs and fixed costs in order to compare budget/actual data
• Produce monthly accurate, consistent and timely reporting
• Analyze variances, identify trends and provide KPIs to factory managers and financial teams
• Prepare and present financial reports to stakeholders, ensuring compliance with IFRS and other reporting standards
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve plant goals and support business results
• Foster strong relationships with plant management, production teams, and other departments
• Motivate and supervise Cost Accountant
• Perform all other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree