Divisional/Plant Controller

We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller to support a manufacturing operation in Holland, Michigan. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist who brings strong plant-level accounting expertise, sharp analytical skills, and a hands-on approach to cost management and reporting. The selected candidate will help strengthen financial visibility, guide close activities, and provide accurate insights that support operational and business decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly financial close activities for the plant, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and reporting deadlines are met.
• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting processes, including analysis of production costs, inventory valuation, and cost performance trends.
• Maintain and refine standard costing structures to support reliable product costing and financial accuracy.
• Prepare and deliver financial reports that provide clear insight into plant performance, variances, and key business drivers.
• Partner with plant leadership to review results, explain financial impacts, and support informed operational decision-making.
• Monitor cost controls across manufacturing activities and identify opportunities to improve financial efficiency and visibility.
• Support controllership activities by strengthening compliance, internal controls, and consistency in financial practices.
• Utilize SAP and SAP S/4HANA to manage financial data, reporting, and cost accounting processes within the plant environment.
• Proven experience in a Plant Controller, Divisional Controller, or similar manufacturing finance leadership role.
• Strong background in month-end close and financial reporting within a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing and cost analysis.
• Solid understanding of inventory accounting, product costing, and plant-level financial controls.
• Hands-on experience working with SAP in a finance or cost accounting environment.
• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA and its application in reporting, close, or costing processes.
• Ability to translate financial data into practical recommendations for operations and leadership teams.