Controller - 27735

iMPact Business Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

iMPact Business Group is assisting a client in seeking a hands-on Controller for a manufacturing environment. The role combines financial reporting, project cost tracking, and day-to-day accounting with direct involvement in plant operations and a small accounting team.

The Controller will lead month-end close, oversee GL, A/R, and cash management while partnering with operations to analyze project costs and profitability, driving improvements in reporting and controls.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing accounting experience with GL, close, and financial reporting.
• Experience supervising at least one direct report.
• Strong balance sheet reconciliations and cost accounting for manufacturing.
• Collaborative, able to work with operations and leadership.
• Excellent Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Maintain GL, balance sheets, and P&L reports.
• Oversee A/R, invoicing, cash flow, and banking relationships.
• Track WIP, tooling costs, and job profitability across projects.
• Partner with manufacturing/engineering to analyze costs.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and business planning.
• Coordinate year-end tax matters and asset depreciation with CPA partners.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

General ledger

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Excel

Dynamics accounting software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

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.