We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller to join a manufacturing operation in Holland, Michigan on a Long-term Contract basis. This role will provide financial leadership for a high-volume automotive plant, partnering closely with operations and corporate finance to strengthen reporting, improve controls, and bring greater consistency to accounting processes. The position is well suited for someone who can step into a fast-paced environment, guide a developing team, and support critical planning and close activities with accuracy and urgency.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the plant's accounting and financial activities, ensuring timely reporting, reliable analysis, and strong alignment with corporate expectations.
• Manage the month-end close process, coordinate deadlines across the team, and help drive completion of key accounting tasks during peak close periods.
• Partner with plant leadership through regular operational and financial reviews covering performance measures such as sales, labor efficiency, and scrap.
• Prepare and communicate weekly financial updates, including requirements, business risks, and the impact of pricing or cost changes.
• Supervise and develop two direct reports while providing oversight to core transactional functions, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Review payroll outputs processed through HR systems and help ensure financial accuracy and appropriate approvals.
• Support budgeting activities and provide financial insight to leadership during planning cycles and ongoing performance reviews.
• Establish clearer documentation, improve accounting workflows, and introduce greater structure in an environment that requires process discipline.
• Produce and analyze reports using tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and plant or accounting systems to support informed decision-making.
• Coordinate capital reporting and maintain visibility into plant spending and related financial tracking requirements.