{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4cbbbf738f28a9d5e7dfd485","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4cbbbf738f28a9d5e7dfd485","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4cbbbf738f28a9d5e7dfd485","title":"Manufacturing Plant Controller","description":"Position: Manufacturing Plant Controller – Global Pump\r\nLocation: Davidson, MI | Onsite Plant-Based Role\r\nDepartment: Finance\r\nDirect Supervisor:\r\nAbout the Role\r\nThe Manufacturing Plant Controller owns how financial performance is measured, controlled, and improved at the facility level. This is a build-and-run role. You install discipline across cost accounting, inventory, reporting, and forecasting to ensure the plant runs on accurate data and clear financial visibility.\r\nYou operate as the financial owner of plant performance. You translate production activity into financial outcomes, identify gaps, and drive corrective action with operations leadership. Success looks like a plant that runs on clean numbers, strong controls, and clear insight into cost, margin, and profitability.\r\nKey Responsibilities And Duties\r\nCost Accounting & Control (25%)\r\nOwn the cost structure of the plant.\r\nResponsibilities\r\nEstablish and maintain standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead\r\nAnalyze production costs and identify key cost drivers\r\nPartner with operations to improve cost efficiency and margin\r\nMaintain accurate cost models aligned with plant performance\r\nExpectations\r\nClear visibility into true production costs\r\nTimely identification of cost issues\r\nMeasurable cost improvement over time\r\nInventory Management & Accuracy (20%)\r\nEnsure inventory is accurate, controlled, and properly valued.\r\nResponsibilities\r\nOversee inventory valuation and reporting (raw, WIP, finished goods)\r\nLead cycle counts and physical inventory processes\r\nInvestigate and resolve discrepancies\r\nMaintain strong controls over inventory movement\r\nExpectations\r\nHigh inventory accuracy\r\nMinimal write-offs and surprises\r\nStrong audit readiness\r\nFinancial Reporting & Close (20%)\r\nOwn the close process and reporting accuracy.\r\nResponsibilities\r\nManage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close\r\nPrepare financial statements and supporting schedulesComplete balance sheet reconciliations\r\nDeliver timely and accurate reporting\r\nExpectations\r\nConsistent day-4 close\r\nNo material errors in reporting\r\nClean and reconciled balance sheet\r\nBudgeting & Forecasting (15%)\r\nDrive forward-looking financial planning.\r\nResponsibilities\r\nLead annual plant budget development\r\nBuild monthly and quarterly forecasts\r\nAlign financial plans with production and volume assumptions\r\nTrack performance against plan\r\nExpectations\r\nAccurate and realistic forecasts\r\nClear linkage between operations and financial plan\r\nEarly identification of risks and gaps\r\nVariance Analysis & Performance Insight (10%)\r\nTurn data into action.\r\nResponsibilities\r\nAnalyze material, labor, and overhead variances\r\nIdentify drivers of financial performance\r\nProvide actionable recommendations to operations\r\nSupport continuous improvement initiatives\r\nExpectations\r\nClear explanations of performance\r\nActionable insights, not just reporting\r\nStrong partnership with plant leadership\r\nInternal Controls & Compliance (5%)\r\nProtect the integrity of financial operations.\r\nResponsibilities\r\nEnsure compliance with GAAP and corporate policies\r\nMaintain internal controls and audit readiness\r\nSupport SOX requirements where applicable\r\nEnforce financial discipline across processes\r\nExpectations\r\nNo control breakdowns\r\nStrong audit outcomes\r\nConsistent adherence to policy\r\nCapital Spending & Project Support (5%)\r\nSupport disciplined investment.\r\nResponsibilities\r\nSupport capital planning and ROI analysis\r\nTrack CAPEX projects against budget\r\nPartner with operations on investment decisions\r\nExpectations\r\nClear visibility into capital spend\r\nDisciplined investment decisions\r\nAlignment between spend and return\r\nMeasures of Performance\r\nAccuracy and timeliness of financial reporting (day-4 close)\r\nInventory accuracy and control performance\r\nVariance to standard cost and budget\r\nCost reduction and margin improvement\r\nForecast accuracy\r\nAudit and compliance results\r\nQualifications\r\nStrong cost accounting and manufacturing finance expertise\r\nHigh ownership mindset with attention to detail\r\nAbility to translate operations into financial outcomes\r\nData-driven with strong analytical capability\r\nDirect communicator who drives accountability\r\nStrong business partner to plant leadership\r\nKey Competencies\r\nBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance\r\nCPA or CMA preferred\r\n5–10+ years of accounting or finance experience\r\n2–3+ years in a manufacturing environment\r\nExperience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar)\r\nStrong Excel and financial modeling capability\r\nQualifications\r\nBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance\r\nCPA or CMA preferred\r\n5–10+ years of accounting or finance experience\r\n2–3+ years in a manufacturing environment\r\nExperience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar)\r\nStrong Excel and financial modeling capability\r\nDisclaimer\r\nAt Ironclad Environmental Solutions, you can build a rewarding career and provide exceptional service in the process. The opportunity to advance your career is one click away at IRONCLAD Powered by Mersino. IRONCLAD is veteran friendly. If you have military experience, we'd love to hear from you! 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This is a build-and-run role. You install discipline across cost accounting, inventory, reporting, and forecasting to ensure the plant runs on accurate data and clear financial visibility.\r\nYou operate as the financial owner of plant performance. You translate production activity into financial outcomes, identify gaps, and drive corrective action with operations leadership. Success looks like a plant that runs on clean numbers, strong controls, and clear insight into cost, margin, and profitability.\r\nKey Responsibilities And Duties\r\nCost Accounting & Control (25%)\r\nOwn the cost structure of the plant.\r\nResponsibilities\r\nEstablish and maintain standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead\r\nAnalyze production costs and identify key cost drivers\r\nPartner with operations to improve cost efficiency and margin\r\nMaintain accurate cost models aligned with plant performance\r\nExpectations\r\nClear visibility into true production costs\r\nTimely identification of cost issues\r\nMeasurable cost improvement over time\r\nInventory Management & Accuracy (20%)\r\nEnsure inventory is accurate, controlled, and properly valued.\r\nResponsibilities\r\nOversee inventory valuation and reporting (raw, WIP, finished goods)\r\nLead cycle counts and physical inventory processes\r\nInvestigate and resolve discrepancies\r\nMaintain strong controls over inventory movement\r\nExpectations\r\nHigh inventory accuracy\r\nMinimal write-offs and surprises\r\nStrong audit readiness\r\nFinancial Reporting & Close (20%)\r\nOwn the close process and reporting accuracy.\r\nResponsibilities\r\nManage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close\r\nPrepare financial statements and supporting schedulesComplete balance sheet reconciliations\r\nDeliver timely and accurate reporting\r\nExpectations\r\nConsistent day-4 close\r\nNo material errors in reporting\r\nClean and reconciled balance sheet\r\nBudgeting & Forecasting (15%)\r\nDrive forward-looking financial planning.\r\nResponsibilities\r\nLead annual plant budget development\r\nBuild monthly and quarterly forecasts\r\nAlign financial plans with production and volume assumptions\r\nTrack performance against plan\r\nExpectations\r\nAccurate and realistic forecasts\r\nClear linkage between operations and financial plan\r\nEarly identification of risks and gaps\r\nVariance Analysis & Performance Insight (10%)\r\nTurn data into action.\r\nResponsibilities\r\nAnalyze material, labor, and overhead variances\r\nIdentify drivers of financial performance\r\nProvide actionable recommendations to operations\r\nSupport continuous improvement initiatives\r\nExpectations\r\nClear explanations of performance\r\nActionable insights, not just reporting\r\nStrong partnership with plant leadership\r\nInternal Controls & Compliance (5%)\r\nProtect the integrity of financial operations.\r\nResponsibilities\r\nEnsure compliance with GAAP and corporate policies\r\nMaintain internal controls and audit readiness\r\nSupport SOX requirements where applicable\r\nEnforce financial discipline across processes\r\nExpectations\r\nNo control breakdowns\r\nStrong audit outcomes\r\nConsistent adherence to policy\r\nCapital Spending & Project Support (5%)\r\nSupport disciplined investment.\r\nResponsibilities\r\nSupport capital planning and ROI analysis\r\nTrack CAPEX projects against budget\r\nPartner with operations on investment decisions\r\nExpectations\r\nClear visibility into capital spend\r\nDisciplined investment decisions\r\nAlignment between spend and return\r\nMeasures of Performance\r\nAccuracy and timeliness of financial reporting (day-4 close)\r\nInventory accuracy and control performance\r\nVariance to standard cost and budget\r\nCost reduction and margin improvement\r\nForecast accuracy\r\nAudit and compliance results\r\nQualifications\r\nStrong cost accounting and manufacturing finance expertise\r\nHigh ownership mindset with attention to detail\r\nAbility to translate operations into financial outcomes\r\nData-driven with strong analytical capability\r\nDirect communicator who drives accountability\r\nStrong business partner to plant leadership\r\nKey Competencies\r\nBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance\r\nCPA or CMA preferred\r\n5–10+ years of accounting or finance experience\r\n2–3+ years in a manufacturing environment\r\nExperience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar)\r\nStrong Excel and financial modeling capability\r\nQualifications\r\nBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance\r\nCPA or CMA preferred\r\n5–10+ years of accounting or finance experience\r\n2–3+ years in a manufacturing environment\r\nExperience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar)\r\nStrong Excel and financial modeling capability\r\nDisclaimer\r\nAt Ironclad Environmental Solutions, you can build a rewarding career and provide exceptional service in the process. 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