Controller

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the full P&L for the manufacturing operation
• Lead the monthly close process, financial reporting, and variance analysis
• Provide clear insight into revenue, margins, and cost drivers
• Deliver actionable reporting and KPIs to executive leadership

• Manage and analyze standard costing and cost accounting systems
• Analyze and report Purchase Price Variance (PPV), manufacturing variances, and absorption impacts
• Maintain and improve inventory valuation, costing structures, and product margins
• Partner with operations to evaluate labor efficiency, material usage, and production costs

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Support operational leaders with data-driven decision making
• Identify opportunities for margin improvement and cost optimization
• Evaluate capital investments, pricing strategies, and ROI on operational initiatives

• Work closely with plant leadership, supply chain, and procurement
• Translate financial data into operational insights
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and cost control measures
• Help build scalable processes to support future growth

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally in manufacturing
• Strong experience with Standard costing, Absorption, Purchase Price Variance (PPV) analysis preferred
• Inventory and manufacturing variance analysis
• Blend of plant accounting and FP&A experience
• Proven ability to own a P&L and partner with operational leadership

Benefits

Robert Half offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.

Pay

$120,000 - $145,000 USD / Yearly

Schedule

Ongoing

Location

Bath, MI

Employment Type

Permanent / Full Time

Posted

2026-07-06T00:00:00Z