Strategic Manufacturing Controller

iMPact Business Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

iMPact Business Group is assisting a client in seeking a hands-on Controller for a manufacturing environment. The role combines financial reporting, project cost tracking, and day-to-day accounting with direct involvement in plant operations and a small accounting team.

The Controller will lead month-end close, oversee GL, A/R, and cash management while partnering with operations to analyze project costs and profitability, driving improvements in reporting and controls.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing accounting experience with GL, close, and financial reporting.
• Experience supervising at least one direct report.
• Strong balance sheet reconciliations and cost accounting for manufacturing.
• Collaborative, able to work with operations and leadership.
• Excellent Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Maintain GL, balance sheets, and P&L reports.
• Oversee A/R, invoicing, cash flow, and banking relationships.
• Track WIP, tooling costs, and job profitability across projects.
• Partner with manufacturing/engineering to analyze costs.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and business planning.
• Coordinate year-end tax matters and asset depreciation with CPA partners.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

General ledger

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Excel

Dynamics accounting software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

iMPact Business Group is assisting a client in seeking a hands-on Controller for a manufacturing environment. The role combines financial reporting, project cost tracking, and day-to-day accounting with direct involvement in plant operations and a small accounting team.

The Controller will lead month-end close, oversee GL, A/R, and cash management while partnering with operations to analyze project costs and profitability, driving improvements in reporting and controls.