<p>Our trusted client is looking for an experienced Controller Consultant for a long-term engagement located in Allen Park, Michigan. This position offers the opportunity to oversee critical accounting functions and ensure compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in accounting and demonstrate exceptional organizational and analytical skills.</p><p><br></p><p>The day-to-day responsibilities include: </p><p><br></p><p>• Manage month-end close procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.</p><p>• Prepare and review journal entries to maintain accurate accounting records.</p><p>• Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.</p><p>• Oversee accounting operations, including budgeting and financial forecasting.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with sales tax regulations and manage related filings.</p><p>• Develop and implement efficient accounting policies and procedures.</p><p>• Provide financial insights and reports to support strategic decision-making.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline accounting processes.</p><p>• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of financial records and transactions.</p><p>• Support audits and address inquiries from external stakeholders.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Plant Controller to join a dynamic manufacturing team in Coldwater, Michigan. This role requires someone with a strong background in cost accounting and financial analysis, who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys collaborating with production teams. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing financial operations and ensuring accuracy in reporting and budgeting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee product costing and perform thorough cost analyses to support financial decision-making.<br>• Manage physical inventory processes, including accounting and reconciling raw materials, finished goods, and work-in-progress.<br>• Conduct audits and evaluate internal controls to ensure compliance and assist with audits across other locations as needed.<br>• Analyze and report variances, investigating anomalies in purchase price, efficiency, usage, and utilization.<br>• Participate in budgeting and forecasting activities to support both local and divisional financial planning.<br>• Maintain accuracy in the general ledger by preparing monthly account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies promptly.
<p><strong>Assistant Controller</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our trusted client is looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join their team in Garden City, Michigan. This position is ideal for candidates with a strong background in accounting and manufacturing processes. The role requires expertise in financial reporting, inventory management, and team leadership, with opportunities to enhance processes and drive operational efficiency. This is a possible contract-to-hire opportunity for the right candidate!</p><p><br></p><p>The day-to-day responsibilities include:</p><p>• Manage inventory accounting specific to extrusion processes, including tracking alloy types, consumption rates, and recovery metrics.</p><p>• Oversee monthly and annual physical inventory reconciliation, ensuring accurate valuations and validating purchase orders for various operations.</p><p>• Prepare financial statements, journal entries, and account reconciliations during monthly close cycles.</p><p>• Develop and analyze performance metrics such as press productivity, billet recovery, scrap rates, and metal margins.</p><p>• Create dashboards and reporting packages for both plant managers and executive leadership.</p><p>• Audit and approve vendor invoices, manage company credit card postings, and support payroll and cost reporting.</p><p>• Act as the primary liaison for internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with tax and reporting requirements.</p><p>• Collaborate with department managers and sales teams to analyze business drivers and operational needs.</p><p>• Supervise and mentor accounting team members, providing guidance on system enhancements and process improvements.</p><p>• Strengthen internal controls related to production reporting, tooling, shipping, and invoicing while identifying automation opportunities to streamline processes.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our team in Livonia, Michigan. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Corporate Controller and senior leadership to manage essential accounting operations, ensure compliance, and uphold robust internal controls. This position is ideal for someone with a strong attention to detail, a background in financial reporting, and process improvement who thrives in a dynamic environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and oversee month-end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.<br>• Manage general ledger operations and maintain data integrity across accounting systems.<br>• Prepare and review financial statements in alignment with regulatory and company standards.<br>• Support audit processes by coordinating with external auditors and facilitating documentation.<br>• Develop and implement improvements to accounting practices and internal controls.<br>• Collaborate with leadership on financial analyses and strategy development.<br>• Monitor compliance with tax regulations and reporting requirements.<br>• Assist in managing accounting aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including integration processes.<br>• Provide mentorship and guidance to accounting staff to foster growth and development.<br>• Contribute to the identification and execution of operational efficiencies within the finance function.