Controller

CFS; Charlotte (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Charlotte, MI is seeking a seasoned Controller to lead manufacturing finance, cost accounting, and financial reporting. This onsite, full-time role partners with operations to drive profitability and ensure accurate close processes.

You will oversee month-end close, budgeting and forecasting, analyze variances, and guide staff on cost drivers and process improvements. Experience with Plex ERP and OneStream is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field.
• Strong accounting and financial management experience.
• Manufacturing finance and cost accounting experience.
• Experience supporting operational leadership and business decision-making.
• Solid understanding of month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operations leadership to support productivity, profitability, pricing strategies and business performance.
• Provide financial insight and recommendations to support operational decision-making.
• Analyze KPIs and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Oversee accounting operations and ensure accuracy of financial reporting.
• Lead month-end and quarter-end closing activities.
• Review financial statements and provide analysis of results.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Excel proficiency

Adaptability

Operational partnership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Plex ERP

OneStream

Job description

Compensation: $50,000 - $165,000

Location: Charlotte, MI (Onsite)

Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnership & Operational Support

• Partner closely with operations leadership to support productivity, profitability, pricing strategies, and business performance.
• Provide financial insight and recommendations to support operational decision-making.
• Analyze key performance indicators and identify opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization.
• Build strong working relationships with plant leadership and cross-functional teams.

Accounting & Financial Leadership

• Oversee accounting operations and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Lead month-end and quarter-end closing activities.
• Review financial statements and provide meaningful analysis of business results.
• Support statutory and management reporting requirements.
• Provide guidance and oversight to accounting staff.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead budgeting and rolling forecast processes.
• Perform variance analysis and evaluate operational and financial trends.
• Analyze labor rates, manufacturing costs, and operational performance metrics.
• Present financial results and explain P&L performance to operational leaders and senior management.

Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance

• Support cost accounting activities within a manufacturing environment.
• Analyze product costs, inventory valuation, labor efficiencies, and manufacturing variances.
• Assist leadership in understanding cost drivers and improving operational profitability.
• Drive continuous improvements in manufacturing financial processes and reporting.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong accounting and financial management experience.
• Manufacturing finance and cost accounting experience.
• Experience supporting operational leadership and business decision-making.
• Solid understanding of month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Ability to quickly learn business operations and adapt to a new environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership or team management experience.
• Multi-plant or multi-site manufacturing experience.
• Consolidation and corporate reporting experience.
• Public accounting background.
• Experience with Plex ERP and/or OneStream.
• Experience in large, complex manufacturing organizations.

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