PLANT CONTROLLER
Location: Plainwell, MI, United States
Date Posted: Oct 14, 2026
Category: Accounting & Finance
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Description
Position Title: Plant Controller
Department: Accounting
Location: Plainwell, MI
Salary Class: Exempt
Purpose & Scope: Accountable for all financial aspects and controls of the plant
Principle Responsibilities: List and describe (in order of importance) the specific tasks, assignments, level of discretionary authority and/or functions performed.
- Ensure optimum performance of the function. Recommend and implement techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies and ensure effective controls.
- Lead the accounting and purchasing teams at the plant
- Responsible for all accounting functions at the plant - these include cattle payables, invoicing, budgets, expense reporting, inventory reconciliation, weekly P&L reporting, variance analysis, capital spending and payback analysis, as well as other numerous daily, weekly and monthly management reports
- Responsible for all purchasing functions at the plant - these include maintaining and controlling appropriate supply, MRO and packaging inventories, PO processing, driving cost savings initiatives, and all other purchasing responsibilities
- Complete monthly, quarterly and annual financials and associated requirements accurately and timely
- Ensure the plant is compliant in all Sox controls
- Provide financial expertise to the general manager and plant management team - provide insights into profitability
- Collaborate with cross functional departments to problem solve and establish procedures and action plans to achieve targeted results
Working Conditions:
- General office environment
- Production setting
Requirements: Describe necessary knowledge or skills, and type and amount of formal schooling, and work experience normally required to obtain these. Do not describe your own particular background.
Education: B.S. Degree in Accounting or Finance or related field
Experience: 5 years accounting experience or equivalent knowledge & ability
Special Skills:
- Computer skills and good interpersonal skills a must
- Through knowledge of Accounting principles and procedures
- Prior Meat Cost Accounting or Plant Controller experience desired
Relationships
Internal: Daily communication with other departments and corporate
External: Communication with external auditors, suppliers and customers
Manages:
- Plant accounting team
- Purchasing team
EOE/Vets/Disability
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