<p>We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join our team in Livonia, Michigan. In this role, you will work closely with the Plant Controller to analyze manufacturing costs, evaluate variances, and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. Your expertise in cost accounting will drive financial insights and support strategic decision-making across production, procurement, and sales teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Monitor and assess manufacturing costs, margins, and variances while driving improvements in cost reporting and cost-saving initiatives.</p><p>• Develop and maintain standard cost capturing activities that align with production workflows.</p><p>• Review and update labor rates and establish overhead rates for variable manufacturing costs assigned to work centers.</p><p>• Collaborate with production management to conduct time studies and ensure accurate labor standards for bills of materials and production orders.</p><p>• Work with cross-functional teams, including procurement and engineering, to collect cost inputs and enhance cost accuracy.</p><p>• Support the sales team by providing detailed cost models and profitability analyses for quoting processes.</p><p>• Conduct financial analysis of completed and ongoing projects, including profitability, revenue recognition, and margin evaluation.</p><p>• Manage and improve inventory valuation processes, including conducting physical inventory counts and analyzing obsolete or slow-moving inventory.</p><p>• Maintain and enhance processes and controls related to manufacturing costs and inventory management.</p><p>• Provide detailed financial insights and recommendations to improve operational efficiency and cost effectiveness.</p>
<p>We are seeking an experienced Plant Controller to oversee the financial operations of our manufacturing facility. The Plant Controller will be responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, cost accounting, and internal controls to ensure the plant’s financial health and support operational excellence. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of prior experience in a similar role within a manufacturing or production environment, strong analytical skills, and the ability to partner closely with operations leadership.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage all plant-level accounting operations, including general ledger, cost accounting, accounts payable/receivable, and inventory.</li><li>Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial performance metrics to drive operational efficiency.</li><li>Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to management.</li><li>Analyze variances between actual results, budgets, and forecasts, providing actionable insights to plant leadership.</li><li>Oversee inventory management processes, ensuring accuracy of physical counts and system reconciliations.</li><li>Implement and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with policies.</li><li>Partner with plant managers and operations teams to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Coordinate and support internal and external audits.</li><li>Lead and mentor plant accounting staff, fostering professional development and high performance.</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054</p>
<p>Our client seeks an exceptional, strategic, and collaborative <strong>Corporate Controller</strong> to lead their accounting and controlling functions across their national footprint. This pivotal leadership role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and compliance of financial reporting while strategically driving efficiency, transparency, and consistency across all financial operations. As a key member of the management team, the Corporate Controller will partner directly with the CFO and executive leadership to deliver actionable financial insights that support sound decision-making and elevate the company’s financial performance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with the CFO and executive team to establish financial strategies to enhance company-wide efficiency, transparency, and accountability.</li><li>Continuously improve financial processes, controls, and reporting systems to support scalability and growth.</li><li>Develop and implement financial dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and metrics to provide actionable insights to leadership.</li><li>Set, monitor, and enforce accounting principles, policies, and procedures in strict compliance with US GAAP and regulatory standards.</li><li>Oversee the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, management reports, and tax filings.</li><li>Serve as the liaison for internal and external audits to guarantee compliance and audit readiness.</li><li>Co-lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with FP& A and departmental leaders.</li><li>Provide financial modeling and analytical support to influence strategic and operational decisions.</li><li>Collaborate with operations to identify cost optimization opportunities and margin improvement strategies.</li><li>Support M& A efforts by managing due diligence, integration processes, and post-acquisition financial alignment.</li><li>Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing accounting and finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Lead the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams, driving process excellence and talent development.</li><li>Promote cross-functional collaboration to ensure financial practices align across the company’s national operations.</li><li>Maintain high ethical standards while cultivating transparency and adherence to company values.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Are you a finance leader who thrives in a manufacturing environment and enjoys being a true business partner? We’re seeking a <strong>Plant Controller</strong> to join our team and play a critical role as the voice of the business and trusted advisor to senior leadership. This is a highly visible position with the opportunity to drive change, improve processes, and directly impact plant performance.</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Do:</p><ul><li>Lead and manage all financial activities at the plant, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash flow.</li><li>Oversee month-end close and deliver timely, accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP.</li><li>Drive robust cost accounting practices, monitoring and analyzing costs, margins, and variances while identifying improvement opportunities.</li><li>Ensure effective internal controls to safeguard company assets.</li><li>Partner with plant management and corporate finance to deliver meaningful financial insights and reports.</li><li>Collaborate with operations to develop KPIs and drive accountability.</li><li>Manage inventory valuation and physical counts.</li><li>Support corporate finance during external audits.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements across finance and operational reporting.</li></ul><p><br></p>
