Plant Controller

Motus Integrated Technologies • Holland, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Motus, we are driving innovation in manufacturing through precision, quality, and continuous improvement. We are seeking a high-impact Plant Controller to lead the financial performance of a $100M+ manufacturing facility, with the scope, visibility, and influence of running a standalone business. This facility plays a critical role in our operations and is a key driver of performance and growth. This is not a back-office accounting role—this position offers the opportunity to drive continued performance improvement and operational excellence within a key manufacturing site. This is a true business partner to operations, working side-by-side with the Plant Manager and broader plant leadership team to drive performance, challenge decisions, and deliver results. This is an opportunity to lead the financial performance of a $100M+ manufacturing operation, operate as a true business partner to plant leadership, and make a direct, measurable impact on the success of the business. If you’re a proven Plant Controller looking for a role with greater ownership, visibility, and influence—we’d like to connect.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (CPA/CMA strongly preferred)
• 5-7 years of progressive finance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven Plant Controller (or equivalent plant finance leadership) experience
• Strong expertise in: Standard costing and manufacturing variance analysis, Inventory and working capital management, Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Plex, Oracle, QAD, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to partner with operations and influence business decisions

Nice To Haves

• You think like an owner, not just an accountant
• You are comfortable challenging assumptions and driving change
• You translate financial data into clear, actionable business insights
• You thrive in a fast-paced, plant environment
• You bring a continuous improvement mindset and a bias for action

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic advisor to plant leadership, delivering actionable financial insights that influence decision-making
• Own plant P&L performance — identifying risks, opportunities, and driving corrective actions
• Partner with operations to drive cost reduction, margin improvement, and productivity gains
• Own the month-end close, forecasting, and reporting processes with accuracy and speed
• Lead manufacturing variance analysis (labor, material, overhead) and translate insights into action
• Drive the annual budgeting and strategic planning process
• Lead and maintain standard costing systems and cost visibility across the plant
• Provide insight into manufacturing variances, inventory performance, and key cost drivers impacting profitability
• Support critical decisions including make vs. buy, capital investments (CapEx), and program/product costing
• Ensure GAAP compliance and strong internal controls
• Partner with internal and external auditors
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and reporting
• Operate as a key member of the plant leadership team, influencing cross-functional decisions
• Build strong cross-functional relationships across finance, operations, and plant teams
• Partner with shared services (AP/AR, etc.) to ensure alignment and execution
• Drive a culture of accountability, transparency, and performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior