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Assistant Plant Controller

2 months ago

Novi, Michigan, United States The Shyft Group Full time




Assistant Plant Controller |


Utilimaster |


Bristol, IN (Main)

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt


Who we are

At The Shyft Group we are driven to deliver, and as the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis brings people, goods, and services where they need to be.

We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands -- Utilimaster, Blue Arc EV Solutions, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, and Builtmore. Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, and every ride.

Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road - for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.

With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward - leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

What you'll do

As the Assistant Plant Controller for Utilimaster (A Shyft Brand) based at our facility in Bristol, IN, you will be responsible for providing strategic planning and multi-site budget coordination support under the direction of the Plant Controller.

You will also be involved with coordinating business planning activities along with preparing and presenting financial statements in alignment with corporate policies and practices.

In addition, you will be accountable for overseeing internal controls and compliance, month-end close (journal entries and reporting), and for supporting the Plant Controller and management team with information and examinations of plant costs, inventory management, and business partnerships.

You will also:

  • Manage spend, material, labor variance, overhead analysis, forecasting, KPI management, and reporting
  • Safeguard, evaluate and track cost-out opportunities
  • Spearhead multi-site continuous improvement initiatives
  • Reconcile balance sheets, monitor key statistical entries, and oversee manufacturing variances
  • Oversee payroll and other financial reporting requirements
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures according to GAAP
  • Maintain standard costs, bill of material cost rolls, PPV analysis, and monthly journal entries
  • Act as the finance subject matter expert for the plant
  • Support the areas of process performance, line efficiency, capital spending (ROIC), inventory management, customer service goals, production costing, and cost reduction
  • Ensure that plant activity for production, shipments, plant expenses, and inventory adjustments are recorded timely and accurately
  • Monitor and implement plant internal controls and guarantee reporting integrity
  • Identify and communicate risks
  • Deliver daily and weekly spend and KPI reports and accurately communicate financial performance
  • Support inquiries in weekly/monthly report of expenses and identify areas for enhancement
  • Provide insightful commentary of drivers behind variances and month-to-month vs. prior-year forecast and budget
  • Review materials and labor production variances and partner with the business owners to find root cause
  • Prepare and present labor straight time and overtime daily for review
  • Effectively monitor and communicate key spending categories including maintenance, supplies, and consumables
  • Review inventory cycle counts and steer effective root causes with the business
  • Approve monthly cycle count adjustments and assist in period-end physical inventory
  • Assist in forecasting and communicating working capital improvement plans involving capex, raw inventory, finished goods, and contract assets

Learn more about The Shyft Group, Utilimaster, and Bristol, IN by exploring the Learn More section below.

What you need to be successful
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline
  • Five or more (5+) years of finance/accounting experience in a similar role
  • Strong cost accounting and inventory control experience within a manufacturing environment
  • MBA or CPA (Preferred)
  • Willingness to be onsite 4 days a week
  • Ability to demonstrate thought leadership
  • A track record of partnering with operations to help drive financial results
  • Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting
  • Versed in financial statement analysis and strong knowledge of US GAAP.
  • Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills,
  • Power BI experience (Preferred).
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents.
  • Understanding of computer-driven process controls and enterprise resource systems in a manufacturing facility
  • Knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and scientific method
  • Strong and consistent attention to detail
  • Proficient in planning, organizing, and providing analysis in all phases of the accounting process
  • Sound judgment with the ability to make timely decisions
  • Versatility, flexibility, and the willingness to work within constantly changing priorities

Learn More

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Why The Shyft Group?
We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.



Stay Healthy:

Medical and Rx Plan

Health Savings Account

Dental and Vision Plan

Healthcare Flexible Spending

Wellness Plan




Financial Security:

401 (k) Retirement Savings

Short and Long Term Disability

Company Provided Life and Dependent Life Insurance

Voluntary Term Life Insurance




Work/Life Balance:

Educational Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Dependent Care FSA



Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)


The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at


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