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Plant Controller

MI 48827

Posted: 06/28/2026 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Category: 1 - Accounting & Finance Job Number: JO10001760

Job Description

Plant Controller 

 

5+ Years experience in Accounting / Plant Accounting

 

Venteon is currently seeking a Plant Controller to fill an opening with an Industry Leader and Employer of Choice The ideal candidate will be a critical contributor to the company s overall financial success.

 

Requirements of the Cost Accountant /Plant Accountant

 

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education.

  • Minimum of three (5) years accounting experience required.

  • Plant accounting / cost accounting experience 

  • Analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve complex accounting and other issues.

  • Proficiency in accounting software and Excel required.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment, both independently and as a team.

  • Ability to research and efficiently analyze various types of data.

  • Skilled relationship builder and ability to work well cross-functionally.

 

 

Benefits of the Cost Accountant /Plant Accountant

 

  • In Office position

  • Salary 

  • Bonus Eligible Position

  • Full time position

  • Paid time off 

  • Medical / Dental / Vision

  • 401k 

  • Life Insurance

  • Company perks 

     

Responsibilities of the Cost Accountant /Plant Accountant

Reporting directly to the Vice President & CFO, with secondary reporting to the Plant Manager, the position holder is responsible for providing financial information to appropriate stakeholders in an accurate, timely and effective manner through leading, coaching and performing all necessary duties. Responsible for leading, coaching, and managing the Plant IT and Accounting teams.

Major Responsibilities of Position

  • Attainment of all Business Plant Goals: Motivating the management team to address financial objectives. To provide financial information to appropriate stakeholders in an accurate, timely and effective manner.

 

  • Leadership: Set direction and methodology for the day-to-day operation of the plant accounting and IT departments, delegate assignments to ensure the timely and efficient completion of projects. Supervise, coach, and mentor staff and support personnel with their daily duties in support of the business. Motivate and guide employees to work together effectively and to perform their tasks and duties with pride and satisfaction in accordance with company policies and procedures.

 

  • Communication: Effectively communicate with all employees, management and customers and ensure that open and honest lines of communication are available. Respond to all external reporting needs (shareholder, corporate, government, etc.) in a timely and effective manner.

 

  • Budgeting and Financial Controls: Provide the plant management team with the necessary, timely and accurate information to ensure that budget targets are exceeded or met, and financial/departmental goals are achieved.

 

  • Systems: Ensure financial and plant IT systems are effective, timely, efficient, legally compliant, and complete.

 

  • Goal setting: Prioritize activities to ensure timely and accurate completion of all tasks necessary to fulfill team and company goals. Responsible for setting objectives and targets as well as measurables for the accounting and IT teams.

 

  • Training: Train, coach, mentor and develop team members. Encourage use of all Finance and IT related processes and systems. Ensure adequate training and tools necessary for departmental staff are available and promoted.

 

  • Performance Management: Conducting employee evaluations and counseling employees on performance related issues.

 

  • Change Management: Facilitating communication, change, and progress.

 

  • Environmental Management Team: Ensure continuous improvement by reviewing objectives and targets and internal/external customer concerns; review audit results and program elements, establishing action items and recommendations in accordance with ISO14001 standards.

  • Other duties and tasks as assigned.

 

If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to apply to this job and email your resume to kroehrig@venteon.com 

 

We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.

 

At Venteon, our talent acquisition team is proud to provide our clients with the most qualified Accounting & Finance, Engineering, and IT talent in the industry today.

 

 

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