Manufacturing Finance Controller & Strategy Lead

Pratt Industries; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries is seeking a Controller to oversee the accounting operations for our Grand Rapids, MI facility. The role requires leadership of the accounting team, ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting and budgeting processes in a manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will analyze financial statements, manage cash flow, ensure compliance with audits and regulatory requirements, and drive process improvements across the finance function.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with focus on accounting and/or finance.
• Five to ten years managing financial/accounting department.
• Three years experience in manufacturing related environment.
• Proven ability to analyze financial statements and identify potential problems.

Responsibilities

• Overall operation of accounting, including financial reports and budget.
• Oversight, management, and evaluation of accounting staff (including payroll administrator). Assure that accounting personnel are properly trained, motivated, and directed to fulfill their responsibilities.
• Review all journal entries for financial statements
• Analysis of financial statements and preparation of special reports
• Review accounts payables and receivables for accuracy
• Evaluate credit applications and oversee collection efforts.
• Responsible for complying with periodic financial audits
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

MS Office proficiency (Word/Excel)

Accounting software proficiency

Accounting principles knowledge

Tax codes & regulatory knowledge

ISO/QS quality standards

Education

Undergraduate degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Pratt Industries is seeking a Controller to oversee the accounting operations for our Grand Rapids, MI facility. The role requires leadership of the accounting team, ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting and budgeting processes in a manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will analyze financial statements, manage cash flow, ensure compliance with audits and regulatory requirements, and drive process improvements across the finance function.