Divisional/Plant Controller

We are looking for a hands-on Divisional/Plant Controller to provide strong financial leadership for a manufacturing site in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position will partner closely with site leadership to improve visibility into performance, strengthen decision support, and identify practical actions that improve profitability. The ideal candidate will combine plant-level accounting expertise with a business-minded approach, using data to challenge assumptions, guide operational choices, and support a more disciplined financial environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead plant finance activities, including monthly close, financial reporting, and variance analysis, to deliver accurate and timely insight into site performance.
• Partner with operational leaders to evaluate margins, labor, overhead, and production costs, translating financial data into recommendations that support better business decisions.
• Review current reporting outputs, identify gaps between leadership needs and existing accounting deliverables, and refine analysis to improve usefulness and clarity.
• Assess profitability drivers across products, customers, and production lines, highlighting opportunities related to pricing, cost reduction, staffing, and operational efficiency.
• Develop forecasts, dashboards, and KPI reporting that help management monitor trends, measure results, and respond quickly to changing conditions.
• Strengthen manufacturing cost accounting practices by improving cost visibility, validating underlying data, and ensuring reporting aligns with plant realities.
• Provide financial guidance to the local leadership team and serve as a strategic partner in efforts to improve site performance and move results toward profitability.
• Support ERP-related process activities connected to Plex usage and ongoing operational reporting needs, helping the team make better use of available system data.
• Collaborate with on-site accounting staff to improve workflows, reinforce accountability, and maintain effective day-to-day financial operations.
• Proven experience in a plant controller, divisional controller, or site controller role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, including analysis of labor, overhead, margin, and operational cost drivers.
• Ability to interpret complex financial and operational data and turn findings into actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Experience building or enhancing dashboards, KPI reporting, and performance metrics for plant or divisional management.
• Familiarity with Plex or another manufacturing ERP system, with the ability to leverage system data for analysis and reporting.
• Comfortable working closely with cross-functional leaders in an on-site setting and influencing decisions through clear financial insight.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent advanced accounting or finance credentials are helpful but not required.