Strategic Manufacturing Controller

iMPact Business Group; Paw Paw (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

iMPact Business Group is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its Corporate Finance team, overseeing accounting, financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, and internal controls.

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will strengthen financial processes, partner with management, and provide timely reporting and insights to drive business decisions in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have GAAP expertise, 5+ years in accounting leadership, and a CPA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or financial management experience.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or people-management experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience managing monthly and year-end close processes.
• Ability to translate financial information into practical recommendations.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to multiple levels.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, organization, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Oversee the monthly close process, reviews, reconciliations, and results.
• Perform analytical reviews of monthly results and variances.
• Maintain internal controls in line with GAAP and policies.
• Coordinate compliance with federal, state, local financial reporting and tax requirements.
• Prepare financial schedules and documentation for annual reporting with CPA firm.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting and asset records.
• Coordinate physical inventory processes across locations.
• Support annual budgeting and financial planning.
• Partner with CFO and management on financial initiatives and goals.
• Mentor and develop accounting team members.
• Assist with retirement plan accounting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen processes, reporting, and controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation or comparable certification

Tools

ERP systems

Fixed asset accounting systems

Cost and inventory accounting systems

Job description

iMPact Business Group is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its Corporate Finance team, overseeing accounting, financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, and internal controls.

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will strengthen financial processes, partner with management, and provide timely reporting and insights to drive business decisions in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have GAAP expertise, 5+ years in accounting leadership, and a CPA is preferred.