Controller – Caledonia Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Caledonia Charter Township (MI); Presencial; USD 124.000 - 174.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Pivot Group Network is actively seeking experienced Controllers for manufacturing companies in the Caledonia area of Kent County, Michigan. These roles offer exposure to audits, regulatory compliance, and strategic financial leadership within growing operations.

Typical responsibilities include overseeing month-end closes, budgeting, cost accounting, and inventory valuation. Candidates should have extensive manufacturing accounting experience and CPA/CMA credentials.

Formación

• Seven or more years of accounting experience in manufacturing.
• CPA or CMA certification.
• Strong cost accounting and standard costing knowledge.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting software.
• Proven record supervising an accounting team.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate external audits and tax filings.
• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll staff.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital.
• Maintain internal controls and compliance with accounting standards.
• Report financial results to ownership or executive leadership.
• Oversee the monthly close and prepare financial statements.
• Manage cost accounting and inventory valuation.
• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasts.

Conocimientos

Accounting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excel

Cost accounting

Financial reporting

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA or CMA certification

MBA or advanced finance degree

Herramientas

ERP systems

Financial reporting software

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:

Controller | Caledonia, MI

Salary Range: $124,000 – $174,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for financial leadership and driving business performance? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in the Caledonia area seeking experienced Controllers to strengthen their teams.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Controller opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Caledonia in Kent County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Ionia, Middleville, Hastings, and Lake Odessa.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Caledonia region seeking Controllers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates – not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Usual Responsibilities

• Coordinate external audits and tax filings.
• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll staff.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital.
• Maintain internal controls and compliance with accounting standards.
• Report financial results to ownership or executive leadership.
• Oversee the monthly close and prepare financial statements.
• Manage cost accounting and inventory valuation.
• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasts.

Recommended Qualifications

• Seven or more years of accounting experience in manufacturing.
• CPA or CMA certification.
• Strong cost accounting and standard costing knowledge.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting software.
• Proven record supervising an accounting team.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

Bonus Qualifications

• MBA or advanced finance degree.
• Public accounting experience.
• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement.
• Multi-site or multi-entity consolidation experience.
• Familiarity with transfer pricing or intercompany accounting.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Financial Controller, Plant Controller, Corporate Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Finance Manager, Cost Accounting Manager, Director of Finance, Senior Accounting Manager, Business Unit Controller

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who’ve been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic – they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

Required Skills:

• Resume
• Data
• Offers
• Inventory
• Cost
• Reduction
• Support
• Modeling
• Capital
• Lean
• Manufacturing
• Six
• Sigma
• Operations
• Regulatory
• Requirements
• General
• Ledger
• Analysis
• ERP
• Compliance
• Data
• Modeling
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Cash
• Flow
• Recruiting
• Compensation
• Financial
• Reporting
• Financial
• Analysis
• Optimization
• Cash
• Forecasting
• Inventory
• Management
• Manufacturing
• Budgeting
• Excel
• Preparation
• Accounting
• Finance
• Leadership
• Management

Salary Package:

$ 124,000.00 – 174,000.00 (US Dollar)