Plant Finance Controller: Budgeting, Controls & Reporting

Pratt Industries; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Controller to ensure timely and accurate plant reporting, maintain internal controls, and manage the accounting department. The role emphasizes profit improvement, budgeting, and ad hoc analysis to support strategic decisions.

Responsibilities include overseeing month-end close, AR management, and interaction with auditors, while leading a skilled accounting team in a manufacturing environment. Experience in SAP and advanced Excel is preferred.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with focus on accounting or equivalent experience.
• Five years managing financial/accounting department with similar responsibilities.
• Five+ years’ experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proven ability to analyze financial statements and identify potential opportunities for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operation including financial reports and budget.
• Ensure accurate support of plant balance sheet amounts.
• Ensure timely reporting of results including statistical data.
• Lead and develop accounting staff; provide training and career progression.
• Perform heavy ad hoc reporting and analysis using Excel and other systems.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for timely responses.
• Maintain internal controls and audit readiness at all times.
• Collaborate with management to prepare weekly estimates and annual budgets.
• Manage month end closings and perform variance analysis.
• Oversee accounts receivable collection efforts and KPI improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Pratt Industries in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Controller to ensure timely and accurate plant reporting, maintain internal controls, and manage the accounting department. The role emphasizes profit improvement, budgeting, and ad hoc analysis to support strategic decisions.

Responsibilities include overseeing month-end close, AR management, and interaction with auditors, while leading a skilled accounting team in a manufacturing environment. Experience in SAP and advanced Excel is preferred.