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4 results for Controller in Portland, MI

Controller
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 160000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations for a growing business. This role will oversee financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and help build efficient processes that support accurate and timely results. The position also provides leadership to the accounting team while partnering across the business to improve visibility into financial performance and risk.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to deliver accurate financial results in accordance with corporate policy and U.S. accounting standards.</p><p>• Improve close and reporting workflows to increase efficiency, strengthen accuracy, and consistently meet established deadlines.</p><p>• Review key balance sheet accounts, including inventory-related exposures, and collaborate with operational partners to address financial risks and control gaps.</p><p>• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls that support a compliant and well-documented control environment.</p><p>• Coordinate external audit support and oversee tax-related accounting activities to ensure timely and accurate completion of required deliverables.</p><p>• Prepare and organize financial data requested by corporate accounting for external reporting disclosures and other compliance needs.</p><p>• Supervise, coach, and develop accounting staff while promoting accountability, attention to detail, and continuous process improvement.</p><p>• Enhance accounts receivable and accounts payable operations through standardization, automation, and effective use of internal or outsourced resources.</p><p>• Contribute to special projects and finance initiatives as needed to support business and corporate objectives.</p>
  • 2026-05-08T00:00:00Z
Assistant Controller
  • Lansing, MI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We’re partnering with a growing manufacturing organization seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Assistant Controller to help lead accounting operations across multiple business units. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys owning the numbers, and wants visibility across an entire portfolio of companies. The Assistant Controller will play a key role in maintaining accurate financials, strengthening processes, and supporting leadership with timely, actionable insights.</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Do as an Assistant Controller:</p><ul><li>Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process across multiple entities</li><li>Maintain the general ledger, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements for multiple companies</li><li>Oversee intercompany transactions, eliminations, and reconciliations</li><li>Drive balance sheet integrity through detailed account reconciliations and analysis</li><li>Support consolidations and multi-entity reporting</li><li>Partner closely with operations to understand plant-level performance and cost drivers</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors and support audit requests</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and scalability</li><li>Mentor and support junior accounting staff as needed</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054.</p>
  • 2026-05-04T00:00:00Z
Divisional/Plant Controller
  • Durand, MI
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 50 - 75 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller to provide financial leadership for a manufacturing operation northeast of Lansing, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position will oversee plant-level financial performance, guide planning activities, and translate operational results into clear business insights for leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing accounting expertise, a solid command of standard costing, and the ability to partner closely with operations to maintain accurate costs, forecasts, and profitability expectations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the full profit and loss performance for the plant or division, ensuring financial results are accurate, timely, and aligned with business objectives.</p><p>• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities by evaluating production trends, cost drivers, and operational assumptions to support reliable financial plans.</p><p>• Prepare recurring financial reports and deliver meaningful variance analysis that explains performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods.</p><p>• Manage manufacturing cost accounting processes, including standard cost development, cost updates, and ongoing review of inventory and production-related transactions.</p><p>• Partner with operations leaders to interpret financial results, identify cost improvement opportunities, and help keep spending and projections on track.</p><p>• Oversee analysis related to absorption, efficiencies, and other plant performance metrics to support informed decision-making.</p><p>• Supervise and develop finance staff, setting priorities and ensuring high-quality execution across accounting and reporting activities.</p><p>• Maintain strong financial controls and support continuous improvement in reporting accuracy, cost visibility, and business performance monitoring.</p>
  • 2026-05-22T00:00:00Z
Divisional/Plant Controller
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 70 - 125 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller to lead accounting operations and strengthen financial oversight for a growing avionics-focused manufacturing business in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for a finance leader who can balance strategic insight with hands-on execution while building disciplined reporting processes and dependable internal controls. The role will partner across the organization to improve close activities, manage financial risk, and support accurate reporting in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the month-end close cycle and ensure financial results are prepared accurately, completely, and in alignment with corporate accounting standards and U.S. GAAP.<br>• Improve closing and reporting workflows to increase efficiency, reduce delays, and consistently meet established deadlines.<br>• Review balance sheet exposures, including inventory-related risk, and collaborate with operational teams to strengthen oversight and corrective action.<br>• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, operating procedures, and internal controls that support a compliant and well-documented control environment.<br>• Coordinate external audit support and oversee tax-related compliance activities to ensure timely and accurate completion.<br>• Gather and submit required financial information for corporate reporting needs, including support for external disclosure requirements.<br>• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team, including employees and AP/AR support resources, while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.<br>• Enhance accounts receivable and accounts payable processes through automation, standardization, and effective use of internal or outsourced resources.<br>• Contribute to special projects such as financial integrations, system implementation efforts, and other business initiatives as assigned.
  • 2026-05-22T00:00:00Z