Divisional/Plant Controller

We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller to provide financial leadership for a manufacturing operation in Michigan. This contract position with potential for a permanent opportunity will guide month-end activities, strengthen cost accounting practices, and improve the accuracy of financial reporting while partnering closely with plant and finance leadership. The ideal candidate brings a strong command of debits and credits, understands how balance sheet and income statement activity connects, and can translate operational results into clear financial insight.

Responsibilities:

Lead the monthly close process for the plant, ensuring timely completion and accurate financial results. Review journal entries, account activity, and supporting schedules to confirm transactions are properly recorded. Oversee manufacturing cost accounting activities and evaluate cost data to support sound financial decision-making. Analyze plant profit and loss results and balance sheet accounts to identify inconsistencies, trends, and areas requiring correction. Partner with local operational and accounting staff to clarify accounting impacts and improve understanding of financial processes. Assess existing accounting workflows and establish stronger baseline controls, reporting practices, and account reconciliations. Examine shared service postings and local financial entries to verify they align with plant performance and reporting expectations. Support the interpretation of financial results for leadership by turning transactional detail into clear business explanations. Contribute to process improvement efforts, including financial review activities tied to current ERP and consolidation reporting tools. Demonstrated experience in a Plant Controller, Divisional Controller, or similar controllership role within a manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of month-end close procedures, general ledger activity, and financial statement relationships. Hands-on expertise in manufacturing cost accounting and cost analysis. Ability to identify accounting errors at the transaction level and resolve issues involving debits, credits, and account classifications. Experience preparing, reviewing, and explaining financial reports for operational and finance leaders. Working knowledge of ERP and financial consolidation systems, preferably in a manufacturing setting. Strong communication skills with the ability to coach team members and translate accounting concepts into practical business insight. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .