Plant Controller

Shiloh Industries - Kalamazoo, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Kalamazoo, MI

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Plant Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial processes of the plant, including budget forecasting, month-end reporting, and compliance with GAAP. This role serves as a strategic partner to plant management, providing insights into financial performance and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The Plant Controller will lead the financial analysis of variances, manage internal financial reporting, and ensure the integrity of the company's assets through effective accounting practices.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for budget (plan)/trend forecast and provide explanation of significant variances.
• Focus on month-end results/reporting and strategic planning to ensure business profitability.
• Lead financial processes of month-end close, cost variance reconciliations, and inventory reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and sound business practices in all plant accounting activities.
• Coordinate and prepare internal financial reporting, including weekly and monthly performance presentations.
• Support plant management with training to retrieve cost data and assist with annual standard cost development.
• Interact proactively with supervisors and management to ensure clarity on financial performance.
• Act as an advisor on accounting/finance to plant leadership.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and participate in problem-solving events.
• Develop annual plant business plans and co-manage the capital process with project managers.
• Research issues and provide insights to key questions before they arise.
• Evaluate plant accounting and internal control systems for SOX alignment.
• Create forward-looking financial models and conduct operational reporting and analysis.
• Hire, train, and retain competent accounting and finance staff.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits of plant accounts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or a Master's degree with 8 to 10 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in manufacturing accounting roles with a focus on cost accounting.
• Experience in manufacturing planning and budgeting roles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills, and leadership abilities.
• Solid understanding of accounting, finance, and business-related topics.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing strategy changes and provide insights.
• Execution-oriented with a strong manufacturing background in quantitative analyses.

Nice-to-haves

• CPA or CMA certification preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 4% match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance