Controller-Relocation Offered

Detroit, MI

$140,000–$165,000 Per Year

1 day ago

Job Description

Position: Controller
Location: Whitehall, MI (Onsite)
Salary: 140,000-165,000
*Relocation Assistance Available*

A growing global manufacturing organization is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead the financial operations for a large-scale manufacturing facility. This position serves as a key business partner to plant leadership, providing financial guidance, operational support, and strategic insight to drive performance and profitability.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing finance leader who enjoys being highly visible within operations and influencing business decisions.

Key Responsibilities for Controller

Lead all plant accounting and financial reporting activities.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and monthly close processes.
Manage and analyze plant P&L with responsibility for a business unit generating more than $200M in annual revenue.
Partner closely with operations, supply chain, engineering, and leadership teams to improve financial performance and support strategic initiatives.
Provide financial analysis related to manufacturing costs, labor, inventory, productivity, and capital expenditures.
Ensure accurate standard costing, cost accounting, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on profitability, efficiency, and internal controls.
Support business planning, investment analysis, and operational decision-making.
Ensure compliance with corporate policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance team members.

Qualifications for Controller

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
Progressive accounting and finance experience within a manufacturing environment.
Strong background in cost accounting, standard costing, inventory management, and manufacturing finance.
Experience overseeing plant-level P&L responsibility within a complex manufacturing operation.
Demonstrated ability to partner with operational leaders and influence business decisions.
Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and internal controls.

#INSEP2026 #ZRCFS #LI-MS4 Controller Controller Controller Controller Controller

Numbers & Facts

Location	Detroit, MI
Industry	Financial Services
Salary	$140,000–$165,000 Per Year
Company Size	500 to 999 employees
Year Founded	1994
Website	http://www.cfstaffing.com/

About Company

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.