Manufacturing Controller

CFS; Charlotte (MI); Presencial; USD 125.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CFS is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Controller in Michigan to oversee financial operations, cost accounting, and reporting within a manufacturing environment. The role partners with plant leadership to provide insights that improve performance, margins, and decision-making.

Strong manufacturing finance background and hands-on costing experience are essential. Responsibilities include cost accounting, inventory valuation, budgeting, forecasting, and leading financial closes.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, and inventory valuation.
• Experience with month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, and KPIs.
• Maintain general ledger accounts, reconciliations, and financial records.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and support financial reporting requirements.
• Manage standard costing, variances, and inventory valuation.
• Partner with operations to improve margins and efficiency.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CMA/MBA (preferred)

Herramientas

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Location: Michigan

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Compensation: 125,000 - 170,000

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Controller to oversee financial operations, cost accounting, and financial reporting within a manufacturing environment. This individual will partner with operational leadership to provide financial insights, improve performance, and support business decisions. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting fundamentals and hands‑on manufacturing finance experience, including standard costing, inventory management, variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, and key performance indicators.
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts, account reconciliations, and financial records.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and applicable accounting standards.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and support financial reporting requirements.

Manufacturing Cost Accounting

• Manage standard costing processes, including material, labor, and manufacturing overhead costs.
• Analyze production variances, including purchase price, labor efficiency, material usage, and overhead variances.
• Monitor manufacturing costs and identify opportunities to improve margins and operational efficiency.
• Partner with operations to evaluate production performance, scrap, waste, labor utilization, and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Maintain accurate product costing, bills of materials, and inventory valuation.

Inventory & Operations Finance

• Oversee inventory accounting, reconciliations, and valuation.
• Support physical inventory counts and cycle‑count processes.
• Analyze inventory levels, reserves, obsolescence, and excess or slow‑moving inventory.
• Collaborate with supply chain, purchasing, production, and warehouse teams to improve inventory accuracy and working capital.
• Evaluate capital expenditures and provide financial analysis for equipment purchases and operational investments.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis

• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Analyze operating results against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Provide financial insights into production costs, gross margins, labor, overhead, and profitability.
• Identify financial risks, trends, and opportunities to improve performance.
• Prepare actionable reports and recommendations for management.

Business Partnership & Leadership

• Serve as a financial partner to plant management, operations, engineering, procurement, and supply chain teams.
• Translate financial data into practical recommendations that support business decisions.
• Develop and improve financial processes, reporting systems, and internal controls.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting or finance team members, as applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, and inventory valuation.
• Experience with month‑end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with finance and non‑finance stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, or MBA.
• Experience in a multi‑site manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ERP platforms such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, or Infor.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational cost reduction.
• Prior experience leading or developing an accounting team.

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