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Contract Absorption Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

This Long-term Contract position will oversee plant-level financial performance, guide planning ... to absorption, efficiencies, and other plant performance metrics to support informed decision ...

Plant Controller (Owosso, MI)

Owosso, MI · On-site

$96K - $119K/yr

... absorption. • Strategic Decision Support: Support major commercial and operational decisions, including new product launches, large customer bids, long-term contracts, and capacity or make/buy ...

Strong preference for experience in contract manufacturing, co‑manufacturing, private label, or ... Hands‑on knowledge of standard costing, manufacturing variances, BOMs, labor/overhead absorption ...

Skilled at breaking down drug mechanism of action, absorption-distribution-metabolism-excretion ... Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New ...

Cost Accountant

Kalamazoo, MI

$61K - $82K/yr

Tekna is largely client focused offering design consulting, contract manufacturing and original ... absorption * Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes related to inventory ...

Cost Accountant

Kalamazoo, MI · On-site

$61K - $82K/yr

Tekna is largely client focused offering design consulting, contract manufacturing and original ... absorption * Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes related to inventory ...

Skilled at breaking down drug mechanism of action, absorption-distribution-metabolism-excretion ... Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New ...

Skilled at breaking down drug mechanism of action, absorption-distribution-metabolism-excretion ... Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New ...

Exposure to atomic absorption, x-ray measurement, or related analytical tools * Experience in metal ... Contract position based out of Ypsilanti, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is ...

... absorption, x-ray measurement, or related analytical tools Experience in metal finishing, plating ... Contract position based out of Ypsilanti, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is ...

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Contract Absorption information

What is the difference between Contract Absorption vs Contract Analyst?

AspectContract AbsorptionContract Analyst
Required CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related fieldRequires a bachelor's degree, often with certifications in finance or analysis
Work EnvironmentOften within procurement, HR, or finance departments, focusing on contract managementPrimarily in finance, procurement, or project management teams, analyzing contract data
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in corporate, government, and consulting firms handling contract absorption processesUsed across industries for evaluating and managing contractual obligations

Contract Absorption involves integrating or transferring contractual obligations, while Contract Analysts focus on analyzing contract data and terms. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds but differ in daily responsibilities and focus areas within organizations.

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Divisional/Plant Controller

Divisional/Plant Controller

Robert Half

Durand, MI • On-site

$50 - $75/hr

Temporary

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller to provide financial leadership for a manufacturing operation northeast of Lansing, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position will oversee plant-level financial performance, guide planning activities, and translate operational results into clear business insights for leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing accounting expertise, a solid command of standard costing, and the ability to partner closely with operations to maintain accurate costs, forecasts, and profitability expectations.


Responsibilities:

• Direct the full profit and loss performance for the plant or division, ensuring financial results are accurate, timely, and aligned with business objectives.

• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities by evaluating production trends, cost drivers, and operational assumptions to support reliable financial plans.

• Prepare recurring financial reports and deliver meaningful variance analysis that explains performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods.

• Manage manufacturing cost accounting processes, including standard cost development, cost updates, and ongoing review of inventory and production-related transactions.

• Partner with operations leaders to interpret financial results, identify cost improvement opportunities, and help keep spending and projections on track.

• Oversee analysis related to absorption, efficiencies, and other plant performance metrics to support informed decision-making.

• Supervise and develop finance staff, setting priorities and ensuring high-quality execution across accounting and reporting activities.

• Maintain strong financial controls and support continuous improvement in reporting accuracy, cost visibility, and business performance monitoring.

• Demonstrated experience in a Plant Controller, Divisional Controller, or similar senior finance role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting principles, including standard costing, inventory accounting, and cost analysis.
• Proven ability to manage profit and loss performance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting responsibilities.
• Experience delivering detailed variance analysis and communicating financial results to operational and executive stakeholders.
• Background supervising accounting or finance team members in a fast-paced business setting.
• Solid understanding of absorption, production efficiencies, and related manufacturing performance measurements.
• Proficiency in partnering with operations to explain financial outcomes and support sound cost and forecast management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is typically required.

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About Robert Half

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Founded in 1948, Robert Half pioneered the idea of professional talent solutions to connect opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. As business needs changed, we evolved to offer specialized talent solutions for finance and accounting, technology, administrative and customer support, creative and marketing, and legal fields. In 2002, we introduced our subsidiary, Protiviti, a global independent risk consulting and internal audit service, to support companies as they faced more strategic business challenges.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Ramon, CA, US

Year founded

1948