Manufacturing Controller - Lead Close, GAAP & Strategy

LeoForce; Jones (MI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Career growth

High visibility role

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a results-driven Controller with managerial experience to oversee accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and lead the month-end close in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will develop accounting staff, partner with operations and executive leadership on budgeting and financial planning, and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy while maintaining strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA (or similar certification) is preferred.
• 5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Tax services experiences is strongly preferred.
• Experience with inventory accounting and ERP systems (Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Proven ability to lead month-end close and financial reporting processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations and ensure accurate, compliant financial reporting.
• Lead month-end close and financial reporting processes.
• Develop accounting staff and partner with leadership on budgeting and financial planning.
• Collaborate with operations and executive leadership.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification preferred

Tools

ERP systems (Dynamics, SAP, Oracle)

Inventory accounting

Job description

LeoForce is seeking a results-driven Controller with managerial experience to oversee accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and lead the month-end close in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will develop accounting staff, partner with operations and executive leadership on budgeting and financial planning, and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy while maintaining strong internal controls.