Division Controller: Strategic Finance Leader for Manufacturing

Knape & Vogt

Grand Rapids (MI)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company, based in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Division Controller to lead accounting, reporting, planning and controls for the division. You will partner with the Division President and work with corporate finance to drive profitability and cash flow.

The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, month-end close leadership and cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing leadership and finance teams.

Qualifications

5–7 years of accounting or finance experience, with controlling and/or cost accounting preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
Expertise in GAAP reporting standards and internal controls.
Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Division President to improve financial and operational performance of the division.
Serve as a key member of the division leadership team, providing financial guidance and operational leadership to the overall organization.
Collaborate with the Corporate Controller and CFO to improve financial reporting, analysis, and performance management of the division.
Translate financial results into actionable insights that support strategic decision making.
Lead/own the month end close process for the division.
Maintain a monthly close checklist; ensure timely, accurate month end close and complete financial reporting; work closely with corporate finance and accounting on the month end close and consolidation process.
Monitor performance against budget and prior year and provide clear explanations of key variances.
Prepare and present the division financials and performance to the Division President and corporate accounting and finance team; identify significant variances, trends, and areas requiring management attention.
Identify opportunities to improve profitability, cash flow, working capital, and overall financial performance.
Ensure compliance with US GAAP and company accounting policies.
Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, accruals, journal entries and other accounting