Business Controller

Venteon; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon is seeking an experienced Controller in Plymouth, Michigan to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for a global manufacturing client. You will supervise accounting functions, drive standard costing, and provide insights to optimize gross profit and product costing across divisions.

The successful candidate will have a CPA or equivalent, a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, and 3+ years as a Controller, with SAP ERP familiarity and strong communication skills to collaborate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA or equivalent professional experience required.
• MBA is a plus.
• Experience as Controller or equivalent (3+ years).
• Familiarity with SAP ERP.

Responsibilities

• Monitor profitability across product lines with focus on gross profit.
• Maintain standard costing system and product cost bridge.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Analyze financial results and variances for insights.
• Supervise AR, AP, GL, and asset accounting.
• Prepare financial statements and monthly reports.
• Collaborate with department heads to monitor performance.
• Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Provide financial guidance for strategic initiatives and investments.
• Support IT financial administration and ERP implementations.
• Ensure timely reporting aligned with group standards.
• Develop KPIs and dashboards to monitor performance.
• Participate in cross-functional projects including M&A and digital transformation.

Skills

GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or equivalent

MBA is a plus

Tools

SAP

Job description

Venteon is currently seeking an experienced Controller to fill an opening with an established global manufacturing company located in Plymouth, Michigan.Requirements of the ControllerBachelor s degree in Accounting or FinanceCPA or equivalent experienceMBA is a plusPrior experience as Controller or equivalent minimum 3 yearsFamiliarity with ERP systems, ideally SAPFundamental understanding of GAAP/IFRS accounting principlesStrong attention to detail, along with advanced analytical skillsMust be a self-starter, with excellent interpersonal and communications skillsAbility to collaborate with various teams across multiple departmentsResponsibilities of the ControllerMonitor profitability across product lines, with a focus on PK control, product master data accuracy, and gross profit performance. Maintain and monitor standard costing system. Prepare product cost bridge.Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.Ensure accurate product costing and maintain up-to-date financial models.Analyze financial results and variances to provide actionable insights to the management team.Support scenario modeling and business case development to guide strategic decisions.Supervise all accounting functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger maintenance, asset reporting and input of information into computerized accounting systems.Prepare financial statements and monthly reporting.Collaborate with department heads to monitor performance, ensure business trends are well understood, and identify opportunities for improvement.Drive the implementation of corrective action plans to address performance gaps and support continuous improvement.Provide financial guidance for strategic initiatives, investments, and cost optimization.Collaborate with and support customer center inquiries.Provide administrative guidance and direction to the company s IT department for the administration of the company s IT requirements.Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting in alignment with group standards and best practices.Provide tools and insights to support accurate forecasting and early identification of deviations from plans.Identify and implement automation solutions within financial and administrative processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual workload.Maintain compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and corporate policies.Support internal and external audits.Develop and maintain KPIs and dashboards to monitor and communicate business performance.Drive continuous improvement initiatives across financial processes and systems.Participate in cross-functional projects, including ERP implementations, M&A activities, and digital transformation initiatives, by providing financial insights and support.If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to apply to this job and email your resume to [e-mail] treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.At Venteon, our talent acquisition team is proud to provide our clients with the most qualified Accounting & Finance, Engineering, and IT talent in the industry today.#VFSE