Plant Controller

AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics. We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

As a Controller you will be accountable for monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing including audits, operating and financial statements. Partner with the Plant Management Team to meet/exceed financial goals of the facility.

• Accountable for the development of the Plant annual and monthly budgets, forecasting, cost analysis, and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Develop and drive departmental strategy and goals and set clear, attainable objectives for self and staff.
• Responsible for corporate reporting requirements and preparation of profit plans.
• Direct and drive the utilization of problem-solving methods for related Plant and customer problems / issues.
• Responsible for the Plant’s operational and general accounting support.
• Drive and develop progressive financial systems and processes that will aid and influence sound business decisions.
• Oversee Plant-manning levels and assure compliance and improvements to the budget.
• Accountable for completion of detailed financial audit, account and variance analysis, and financial analysis.
• Reviews operating budgets periodically to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
• Provide guidance and cost improvements on financials at the Plant.
• This position is part of the Plant Management Team and reports to the Corporate Director of Finance Operations.

• Degree in Finance or Accounting, Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience with financial systems in a manufacturing environment. Prior Plant Controller experience preferred.
• Experience in labor/overhead reporting, variance analysis, and operations analysis.
• Demonstrate competencies to build partnerships with Plant Management Team.
• Proven leadership and collaboration skills with all levels of Corporate staff.
• Advance proficiency with MSOffice and experience with One Stream and Hyperion preferred.

If this position aligns with your current/next career goals, apply, continue to build your career, and make valuable contributions to our Grand Ledge Management Team!

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Finance and Manufacturing
• Accounting