Controller

Sanford Barrows Group; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Barrows Group in Wixom, MI is seeking a Controller with strong cost accounting and manufacturing industry experience to lead all accounting operations, consolidate reporting, and ensure accurate monthly financial statements.

The role oversees budgeting, internal controls, cash management, audits, and HR-related payroll questions, while developing accounting policies and training staff; a advanced accounting degree and at least five years of finance experience are required.

Qualifications

• Job cost / cost accounting / manufacturing industry accounting experience
• Advanced degree in Accounting
• Minimum of five (5) years of combined accounting and finance experience
• Proven working experience as a Financial Controller

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations, including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger and consolidation, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and revenue recognition
• Job cost / cost accounting / manufacturing industry accounting experience strongly preferred
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the annual budget and financial forecasts and analyze and report variances
• Prepare and publish timely and accurate monthly financial statements
• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes and support Group Finance with consolidated reporting
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
• Research technical accounting issues to ensure compliance with applicable accounting principles and standards
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Oversee cash management and risk management for the business unit
• Support external audits and serve as a point of contact for auditors, lenders, and advisors as directed
• Supervise, train, and develop accounting staff at the assigned business unit
• Perform additional controller duties as assigned
• Controller is also responsible for basic HR functions in coordination with Group Human Resources, including timekeeping and payroll questions
• Responding to PTO balance and basic policy questions
• Distributing HR communications to employees

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Title: Controller (Manufacturing industry / job cost / cost accounting experience needed)

Salary: $130k - $150k base, depending on experience, plus bonus and full benefits package

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all accounting operations, including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger and consolidation, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Job cost / cost accounting / manufacturing industry accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the annual budget and financial forecasts and analyze and report variances.
• Prepare and publish timely and accurate monthly financial statements.
• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes and support Group Finance with consolidated reporting.
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting.
• Research technical accounting issues to ensure compliance with applicable accounting principles and standards.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Oversee cash management and risk management for the business unit.
• Support external audits and serve as a point of contact for auditors, lenders, and advisors as directed.
• Supervise, train, and develop accounting staff at the assigned business unit.
• Perform additional controller duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

Controller is also responsible for basic HR functions in coordination with Group Human Resources, including:

• Assisting with timekeeping and payroll questions.
• Responding to PTO balance and basic policy questions.
• Distributing HR communications to employees.

Employee relations matters, investigations, disciplinary actions, and policy interpretations beyond basic questions are escalated to Group Human Resources.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Job cost / cost accounting / manufacturing industry accounting experience
• Advanced degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of five (5) years of combined accounting and finance experience.
• Proven working experience as a Financial Controller.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Experience creating financial statements.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end and year-end close process.
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with leadership across multiple business units.