We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team. This role is a Contract position within the manufacturing industry, offering an excellent opportunity for professionals with strong accounting expertise and familiarity with financial systems like Plex. The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in managing financial operations, supporting month-end close processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Responsibilities:• Lead and oversee the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.• Manage and maintain the general ledger, ensuring data integrity and proper account reconciliations.• Conduct financial statement audits and provide detailed financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.• Review and approve journal entries, ensuring compliance with accounting policies.• Provide support and guidance to team members on the use of Plex and other financial systems.• Monitor accounts payable operations, ensuring timely payments and resolving discrepancies.• Collaborate with other departments to streamline financial processes and improve efficiency.• Assist in consolidating financial data from multiple locations and preparing comprehensive reports.• Offer training and support for team members unfamiliar with financial system functionalities.• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations while maintaining financial accuracy.

• Proven experience in month-end close processes and general ledger management. • Strong knowledge of financial statement audits and account reconciliation. • Proficiency in creating and reviewing journal entries with attention to detail. • Familiarity with Plex or similar financial systems is highly preferred. • Ability to manage accounts payable processes and resolve related issues. • Solid understanding of manufacturing industry accounting practices. • Excellent communication and organizational skills to collaborate effectively across teams. • Proficiency in Excel and other financial tools to support reporting and analysis.

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Jackson, MI
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
45.00 - 80.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team. This role is a Contract position within the manufacturing industry, offering an excellent opportunity for professionals with strong accounting expertise and familiarity with financial systems like Plex. The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in managing financial operations, supporting month-end close processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Responsibilities:• Lead and oversee the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.• Manage and maintain the general ledger, ensuring data integrity and proper account reconciliations.• Conduct financial statement audits and provide detailed financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.• Review and approve journal entries, ensuring compliance with accounting policies.• Provide support and guidance to team members on the use of Plex and other financial systems.• Monitor accounts payable operations, ensuring timely payments and resolving discrepancies.• Collaborate with other departments to streamline financial processes and improve efficiency.• Assist in consolidating financial data from multiple locations and preparing comprehensive reports.• Offer training and support for team members unfamiliar with financial system functionalities.• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations while maintaining financial accuracy.
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