Assistant Controller

CapstoneONE Search; Grant (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CapstoneONE Search is representing a leading manufacturing company in Grant, Michigan, seeking an Assistant Plant Controller. The role involves collaborating with the Site Controller and executive leadership, managing the month-end close process, and conducting financial analyses to guide business decisions. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 3 years of relevant cost management experience. This position emphasizes an excellent workplace culture with attractive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of plant cost-based experience within the manufacturing sector.
• Experience leading the month-end close process.
• Ability to analyze financial data for cost effects.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Site Controller and executive leadership.
• Develop cost standards for labor and burden rates.
• Prepare financial packages during month-end close.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Cost management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

We are representing an established, multi-billion dollar manufacturing company is actively seeking an Assistant Plant Controller for their facility. This person will report directly to the Site Controller and assist in leading the accounting and finance function. This organization is a domestic leader in their space and pride themselves on an outstanding culture predicated on benefits, compensation, and employee satisfaction.

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Candidate will work closely with Site Controller and executive leadership while assuming ownership over reporting and planning function.
• Develop cost standards for labor and burden rates.
• Month-end close process including financial package preparation.
• Maintain various records, ad hoc reporting and analysis
• Analyzes financial data obtained through studies to determine effects of costs on business
• Analyzes changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services provided to determine effects on costs
• Provides management with detailed reports for use in making business decisions and controlling expenditures.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of plant cost based experienced within the manufacturing sector.
• Candidate should be well versed in Excel
• Experience leading month end close process