Senior Business Unit Controller — Strategic Finance Leader

Amsted Automotive Group; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Annual Bonus Opportunity

401k with Company Match

Health Savings Account with Company Co

Job summary

Amsted Automotive, SMW Division in Taylor, MI, seeks a Senior Business Unit Controller I to drive financial strategy, profitability, and performance by partnering with plant leadership to improve efficiency and cost control. You will oversee forecasting, accounting operations, and GAAP-compliant reporting, providing insights to optimize costs.

As a leader, you will mentor a team of finance professionals and collaborate across functions to enhance CapEx analyses and make-vs-buy decisions while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting required.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Business Partnership: Act as a financial advisor to the General Manager and operational teams, providing insights to drive cost optimization.
• Strategic Planning: Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and strategic planning for the business unit.
• Cost Accounting & Analysis: Analyze manufacturing KPIs (productivity, efficiency, scrap, throughput) and manage standard costs/variance analysis.
• Financial Reporting & Control: Oversee monthly closing, ensure GAAP compliance, and maintain internal controls.
• Operational Support: Conduct CapEx analysis, make-versus-buy evaluations, and inventory analysis.
• Leadership: Mentor, coach, and manage a team of finance analysts or accountants.
• Other activities as directed by the Sr. Director of Finance - Operations.

Skills

ERP systems

Cross-functional leadership

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting

CPA or CMA

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Amsted Automotive, SMW Division in Taylor, MI, seeks a Senior Business Unit Controller I to drive financial strategy, profitability, and performance by partnering with plant leadership to improve efficiency and cost control. You will oversee forecasting, accounting operations, and GAAP-compliant reporting, providing insights to optimize costs.

As a leader, you will mentor a team of finance professionals and collaborate across functions to enhance CapEx analyses and make-vs-buy decisions while