Plant Finance Director, Cost & Operational Accounting

Location: Amsted Automotive – SMW Division, Taylor, MI We're seeking a seasoned finance leader to direct cost and controllership activities and to be the go-to partner for plant leadership. If you enjoy building budgets, sharpening forecasts, improving standard costs, and explaining variance drivers in plain language—this role is for you.

What You'll Do: Advise the General Manager and operations teams on cost optimization and performance improvement. Own annual budgeting, rolling forecasting, and strategic planning cycles for the business unit. Deep-dive KPIs: productivity, efficiency, scrap, and throughput—translate findings into action. Lead monthly close with GAAP accuracy; maintain internal controls. Build and review CapEx models; conduct make-versus-buy and inventory analyses. Coach and develop a high-performing finance team. Support additional initiatives as directed by the Sr. Director of Finance – Operations.

About You: 10+ years in Finance/Accounting with manufacturing exposure preferred. Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting; CPA or CMA a plus. Advanced Excel; ERP fluency (SAP preferred); strong GAAP command. Comfort leading cross-functional efforts and presenting to leadership and production teams. Proficient in GAAP, Cost Accounting, CPA, Operational Metrics & KPI Management, Financial Audit Experience, CapEx, SAP. How You Work Mental: Confident analyzing large, complex datasets; rigorous in validating data integrity; clear and persuasive in communication. Physical: Comfortable with extended periods of sitting/standing; occasional lifting, bending, and stooping; regular use of computers and office machinery. Why Amsted Automotive As an employee-owned company, our success is your success. Join a collaborative team where your insights directly strengthen our operations and fuel our growth.

Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salaries and annual bonus opportunity Employee Stock Ownership Plan 401(k) with company match HSA with company contribution