We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team on a long-term contract basis. This position is primarily remote, with occasional on-site requirements in Owosso, Michigan. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in financial management and controllership, with the ability to adapt to remote work environments effectively.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage all aspects of financial reporting, including month-end close processes.<br>• Oversee job costing and ensure accuracy in financial data related to manufacturing and assembly operations.<br>• Utilize Acumatica software to streamline accounting processes and maintain financial records.<br>• Analyze and interpret financial data to support strategic decision-making.<br>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.<br>• Provide periodic on-site support and collaborate with teams in Owosso, Michigan.<br>• Develop and implement effective financial controls to safeguard company assets.<br>• Monitor and enhance operational efficiency within financial processes.<br>• Lead initiatives to improve reporting accuracy and cost management.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial goals with organizational objectives.
<p>Position Summary</p><p>The Site Controller reports directly to the Vice President, Global Operations Controller and is a key member of the Finance team. This role is responsible for leading finance operations for two manufacturing sites and serves as a strategic business partner to the Site Directors and local leadership teams.</p><p>The Site Controller will drive the annual operating plan, deliver value-added financial analysis, and support operational decision-making that improves profitability, cash flow, and return on investment. Success in this role requires leading with integrity, urgency, and accountability, while effectively managing both self and others in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.</p><p>This position is ideal for a creative, collaborative leader who challenges the status quo, brings innovative ideas forward, and influences outcomes across the organization. All responsibilities are performed in alignment with companies' principles of continuous improvement, customer-driven innovation, and a win-first culture, while consistently meeting financial and operational performance metrics.</p><p>Principal Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with US GAAP</li><li>Create, analyze, and interpret financial information and performance metrics to support business decision-making</li><li>Administer the monthly close process, with a focus on streamlining processes, improving efficiency, and driving automation</li><li>Provide spend reporting and partner with Operations to ensure planned spend does not exceed commitments, while proactively identifying cost improvement opportunities</li><li>Perform detailed inventory analytics, including valuation, turns, and excess/obsolete inventory analysis</li><li>Partner with Site Directors and local leadership teams to evaluate optimal deployment of capital and resources to drive growth and maximize ROI</li><li>Conduct periodic reviews of labor and overhead rates to ensure accuracy for inventory valuation and customer quoting</li><li>Provide cross-functional financial support for S&OP processes</li><li>Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, coordinating and managing site-level audit requests</li><li>Oversee the site fixed asset system, including capitalization, depreciation, and physical inventories</li><li>Administer Continuous Improvement Program cost savings tracking and analytics</li><li>Support financial analysis of commercial opportunities to ensure profitable growth</li><li>Develop and deliver daily, weekly, and monthly KPI reporting</li><li>Maintain a strong cash flow and working capital optimization mindset, identifying opportunities for improvement</li><li>Prepare weekly flash reporting</li><li>Lead annual budget development and ongoing monthly forecasting processes</li><li>Evaluate, document, implement, and maintain internal controls to mitigate financial and operational risks</li><li>Perform customer- and product-level profitability analysis</li><li>Perform other duties or special projects as assigned</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Divisional/Plant Controller to join our team in central Michigan. In this long-term contract position, you will play a vital role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, and improving processes to drive efficiency. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with manufacturing teams and contribute to the success of a dynamic plant environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage month-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting activities, ensuring proper allocation and tracking of costs.</p><p>• Conduct detailed reviews of balance sheet accounts and profit and loss statements to ensure accuracy.</p><p>• Provide guidance to the cost accounting team, helping them translate technical accounting concepts into actionable insights.</p><p>• Evaluate and improve current accounting processes to optimize efficiency and compliance.</p><p>• Collaborate with corporate shared services to review and finalize financial entries.</p><p>• Analyze transactional-level details to identify discrepancies and ensure proper debit and credit balances.</p><p>• Support efforts to align financial statements and accounts with company standards.</p><p>• Act as a hands-on leader, mentoring and upskilling staff in accounting and financial reporting.</p><p>• Utilize JD Edwards Oracle and consolidation software to manage and report plant financials.</p>