We are looking for a skilled Controller to join our team in Galesburg, Michigan. This role requires a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance with accounting standards. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting executive leadership, and contributing to the success of our manufacturing operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee and manage all financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP standards.<br>• Utilize a major ERP system to organize, analyze, and report critical financial data.<br>• Lead efforts in document control and scanning to maintain accurate and accessible records.<br>• Compile and review documentation to support financial audits and operational decision-making.<br>• Provide strategic financial guidance to executive leadership to drive business growth.<br>• Monitor and analyze manufacturing costs to improve efficiency and profitability.<br>• Ensure timely preparation and submission of financial reports and statements.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline financial workflows.<br>• Identify and implement process improvements within document management and reporting systems.
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>