Manufacturing Controller | Lead Finance & Operations

The Pivot Group Careers; Caledonia Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 124,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

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.

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.

Skills

Accounting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excel

Cost accounting

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA or CMA certification

MBA or advanced finance degree

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

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.