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Plant Controller | Utilimaster | Bristol, IN

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt

What you’ll do:

As the Plant Controller for Utilimaster  (an Aebi Schmidt Group Brand) based at our facility in Bristol, IN, you'll empower plant operations leadership with insightful oversight and forward-thinking business planning. Your influence will shape key performance indicators, drive meticulous month-end closures, and guide budget and forecast management. 

This role is ideal for a seasoned financial professional eager to gain operational insight and leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

  Hybrid Schedule: Onsite 4 Days/Week

  Core Responsibilities:

• Manage budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost control initiatives
• Analyze plant costs, material and labor variances, and inventory management to drive profitability
• Ensure adherence to GAAP, internal policies, and financial reporting integrity
• Collaborate with plant leadership to provide financial insights that support operational efficiency and strategic decision-making
• Spearhead cost-out initiatives, track KPIs, and support multi-site process enhancements

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 field
• Five or more (5+) years of finance/accounting experience in manufacturing
• Strong cost accounting, inventory management, and financial analysis skills
• Proven ability to collaborate with operations and drive financial results
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to interpret financial reports, identify risks, and provide actionable insights

  What makes you stand out

• Expertise with ERP systems and Power BI.
• MBA or CPA designation

Why The Shyft Group?
Our people are our greatest asset, and your success is our success! That’s why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health, financial security, and work-life balance—so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Wellness Plan
• Financial Security: 401(k) with match, Disability, Life Insurance
• Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimbursement, EAP, Dependent Care

At The Shyft Group, we don’t just offer benefits—we invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference!

Who we are:

The Shyft Group is the North American leader in specialty vehicles, including last-mile delivery vans, work trucks, and motorhome chassis. Our 10 brands— Utilimaster®, Blue Arc™, Royal® Truck Body, DuraMag®, Magnum®, Strobes-R-Us®, Spartan® RV Chassis, Red Diamond™, Builtmore™, and Independent Truck Upfitters™— are powered by 3,000+ team members across the U.S. and Canada.

Backed by 50 years of innovation and a supportive, entrepreneurial culture, we’re leading the way in electrification and proudly ranked among Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

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 .

The Shyft Group is an E-Verify Employer
Shyft uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice.

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