Plant Controller - Strategic Finance Leadership Operations (Michigan - Full Relo Offered)

Augmentis•Chicago, IL

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller reports directly to the Plant Manager, with a strong dotted line to Business Unit finance, and serves as a core member of the site leadership team. You’ll own all accounting, controls, planning, and analysis for the operation, while partnering with operations leadership to shape strategy, improve performance, and guide capital decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
5+ years of progressive financial or controllership experience, including at least 2 years in a manufacturing environment
Authorization to work in the United States (visa sponsorship is not available)
Strong cost accounting experience, including multi-level routings and bill of materials costing
Experience with Oracle, Hyperion, or similar ERP and planning systems, plus the ability to build and run data queries
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
A track record of thriving in a fast-paced, deadline-driven plant environment while managing multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, and/or CMA

Responsibilities

Serve on the site Operations Leadership Team as the finance business partner as strategy is developed and executed
Identify, analyze, and communicate the key financial and operational drivers of site performance
Act as a catalyst for change and lead initiatives that close the gap between current performance and benchmark levels
Influence capital expenditure decisions through sound business cases, then track actual results against those cases to ensure investments deliver
Lead forecasting, budgeting, planning, reporting, consolidation, and analysis for the site and business unit
Build forecasts that are accurate and tracked closely, and turn the numbers into a clear story that drives decisions
Proactively provide leaders with the data and insight they need, both on request and ahead of future planning cycles
Manage the location performance pay plan
Design and monitor internal controls that keep operations on track to the financial plan
Ensure compliance with US GAAP, corporate reporting requirements, and the company’s internal audit and controls framework
Keep the site audit-ready at all times and ensure adherence to the company’s code of conduct and policies
Build and strengthen cost control systems, including standard and product costing
Lead, coach, and develop the site finance team, and contribute to the broader finance talent pipeline
Spend time on the shop floor to understand the operation and the financial consequences of operational decisions
Foster a culture of root-cause problem solving, disciplined systems use, and continuous process improvement
Lead special projects as needed