Plant Controller

Plant Controller Madison Heights, MISalary: $135,000$150,000 + BonusWe're looking for a Plant Controller to join a growing consumer packaged goods organization in Madison Heights, MI. This is a direct hire, permanent role offering strong visibility and impact within an organization that's investing heavily in expansion, innovation, and operational excellence. As the key business partner to Plant Operations and Manufacturing Leadership, you'll play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, cost control, and strategic decision support across the plant.What You'll DoPartner closely with the Plant Director and Manufacturing Leadership (Engineering, Quality, Safety, Logistics) to deliver actionable financial insightsLead Operations Finance for a major manufacturing facility, ensuring accurate and efficient cost controlDevelop and maintain standard costing models and allocation methodsAnalyze production, cycle count, and inventory variances, identify root causes, and recommend solutionsProvide cost modeling and analysis for new products, capital projects, and growth initiativesSupport the S&OP process, assessing financial impacts of business decisionsDrive forecasting, budgeting, and month-end close activities, including accruals and variance analysisTrack and report key KPIs such as throughput, yield, scrap, and labor efficiencyDeliver monthly operations performance reports and insights to plant leadershipWhat You BringBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field710+ years of experience in cost accounting, manufacturing finance, or FP&AManufacturing experience is required (CPG or Food industry a plus)Experience with SAP is requiredStrong accounting, reporting, and financial analysis skillsAdvanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, ERP systems, and financial modelingExcellent communication, collaboration, and business partnering skillsWhy You'll Love It HereCompetitive base salary ($140K$150K) + bonusExcellent medical, dental, and vision coverage401(k) with company matchOpportunity to make a high-impact contribution in a rapidly growing organizationSupportive, collaborative team cultureIf you're a hands-on finance professional who enjoys partnering with operations and helping drive business growth, this is a great opportunity to step into a high-visibility, high-impact role.Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities.