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We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead plant-level accounting and financial oversight for a manufacturing operation in Traverse City, Michigan. This position supports accurate reporting, cost analysis, budgeting, and internal controls while partnering closely with operational leaders to improve financial visibility and decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing finance experience, sound judgment, and the ability to manage both recurring close activities and forward-looking planning.
Job Responsibility
Lead accounting activities across the general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, and manufacturing cost accounting functions
Oversee the month-end close process by preparing journal entries, completing balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring financial records remain accurate and current
Produce weekly and monthly performance reporting that highlights production efficiency, material usage, labor trends, and spending variances for leadership review
Develop forecasts, support the annual operating plan, and collaborate with department leaders and the plant manager on financial assumptions, analysis, and supporting schedules
Track cost-savings initiatives by preparing financial reports, validating projected savings, and monitoring realized results against estimates
Maintain compliance with internal control requirements, coordinate testing activities, and monitor purchasing card reconciliation and related financial controls
Partner with plant and floor leadership to understand production activity, resolve day-to-day accounting issues, and strengthen the accuracy of manufacturing data
Analyze product cost and overhead performance by reviewing accruals, volume variances, obsolete materials, finished goods reserves, and deviations from standard costs
Verify weekly payroll, validate finished goods production reporting, and prepare detailed cost estimates and inventory-related reconciliations as needed
Present monthly profit and loss results to leadership and support annual inventory reconciliation for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods
Requirements
5+ years of experience in accounting or finance, with significant responsibility in a controller or manufacturing finance environment
Hands-on experience with month-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement review
Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis within a manufacturing setting
Proficiency with NetSuite or a comparable ERP system used for financial and operational reporting
Working knowledge of cost accounting, inventory controls, payroll validation, and fixed asset accounting
Familiarity with internal control compliance and audit support, including structured testing and documentation
Ability to communicate financial results clearly to plant leadership and collaborate effectively across operations and department management