Job Description
Job Description
Overview
Our client, an established manufacturer specializing in custom tooling and production operations, is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead its accounting function. This position combines financial reporting, project cost tracking, and day-to-day accounting with direct involvement in manufacturing operations. Working closely with ownership and supervising a small accounting team, the Controller will play an important role in supporting financial performance and operational decisions.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage month-end, quarterly, and year-end accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
* Maintain the general ledger and prepare accurate balance sheets and profit and loss reports.
* Oversee accounts receivable, customer invoicing, collections, cash flow, and banking relationships.
* Track work-in-process (WIP), accumulated tooling costs, and job profitability throughout the manufacturing process, including financial reporting at key project milestones.
* Partner with manufacturing and engineering teams to understand project costs and operational financial performance.
* Support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business planning with company leadership.
* Coordinate year-end accounting, tax matters, fixed asset records, and depreciation schedules with external CPA partners.
* Maintain accounting controls and identify opportunities to improve reporting and financial processes.
* Supervise the Assistant Controller responsible for accounts payable, payroll coordination, and HR administration.
* Coordinate business insurance coverage, including property, casualty, workers' compensation, and business interruption policies.
* Lead quarterly safety committee meetings and remain involved in plant-level activities.
* Use Microsoft Dynamics to manage accounting information and financial reporting.
Qualifications
* 10+ years of manufacturing accounting experience required, including hands-on general ledger, month-end close, and financial statement preparation.
* Previous supervisory/leadership experience required, with responsibility for at least one direct report.
* Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations, accounts receivable, cash management, and manufacturing-related costs.
* Ability to work directly with operations while managing detailed accounting responsibilities and supporting leadership decisions.
* Strong Excel skills and a practical, collaborative approach suited to a smaller manufacturing organization.
Preferred Qualifications
* Automotive manufacturing experience
* Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics accounting software.
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
* Experience with commercial banking relationships.
Titles Encouraged to Apply
* Controller
* Manufacturing Controller
* Plant Controller
* Assistant Controller
* Accounting Manager
Job Description
Overview
Our client, an established manufacturer specializing in custom tooling and production operations, is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead its accounting function. This position combines financial reporting, project cost tracking, and day-to-day accounting with direct involvement in manufacturing operations. Working closely with ownership and supervising a small accounting team, the Controller will play an important role in supporting financial performance and operational decisions.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage month-end, quarterly, and year-end accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
* Maintain the general ledger and prepare accurate balance sheets and profit and loss reports.
* Oversee accounts receivable, customer invoicing, collections, cash flow, and banking relationships.
* Track work-in-process (WIP), accumulated tooling costs, and job profitability throughout the manufacturing process, including financial reporting at key project milestones.
* Partner with manufacturing and engineering teams to understand project costs and operational financial performance.
* Support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business planning with company leadership.
* Coordinate year-end accounting, tax matters, fixed asset records, and depreciation schedules with external CPA partners.
* Maintain accounting controls and identify opportunities to improve reporting and financial processes.
* Supervise the Assistant Controller responsible for accounts payable, payroll coordination, and HR administration.
* Coordinate business insurance coverage, including property, casualty, workers' compensation, and business interruption policies.
* Lead quarterly safety committee meetings and remain involved in plant-level activities.
* Use Microsoft Dynamics to manage accounting information and financial reporting.
Qualifications
* 10+ years of manufacturing accounting experience required, including hands-on general ledger, month-end close, and financial statement preparation.
* Previous supervisory/leadership experience required, with responsibility for at least one direct report.
* Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations, accounts receivable, cash management, and manufacturing-related costs.
* Ability to work directly with operations while managing detailed accounting responsibilities and supporting leadership decisions.
* Strong Excel skills and a practical, collaborative approach suited to a smaller manufacturing organization.
Preferred Qualifications
* Automotive manufacturing experience
* Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics accounting software.
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
* Experience with commercial banking relationships.
Titles Encouraged to Apply
* Controller
* Manufacturing Controller
* Plant Controller
* Assistant Controller
* Accounting Manager
Controller - 27735 in grand rapids at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.