Controller

About the Role:

The Controller is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the full accounting lifecycle and driving process improvements within a manufacturing environment. This position manages everything from day-to-day accounts payable and fixed asset recording to high-level month-end closing, GAAP compliance, and 13-week cash flow forecasting. As a key strategic partner, you will leverage Epicor ERP and advanced Excel skills to provide senior management with the financial analysis and budgetary oversight necessary to optimize operational performance.

Reporting to: Group Finance Director

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Certification: CPA license is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Systems: * Proficiency in ERP systems; experience with Epicor is highly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel.
• Core Competencies:
• Strong ability to initiate and implement process changes to support strategic goals.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• A proactive desire to learn, develop, and remain flexible in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Accounts Payable: Manage the end-to-end AP process, including the current implementation of an AP automation tool.
• Month-End Close: Lead key month-end activities, including posting journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and preparing financial statements.
• Reporting: Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports (Income Statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow).
• Fixed Assets: Maintain and record company fixed assets.
• Expense Management: Review and approve company expense reports.

Analysis & Strategy

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop and maintain annual budgets; monitor and control costs against the budget plan to ensure the site meets or exceeds EBITDA targets.
• Data Analysis: Utilize ERP data (Epicor) to assist with forecasting and provide actionable insights for monthly reporting.
• Cash Management: Monitor daily cash flow and maintain a 13-week cash flow forecast.
• Business Partnership: Collaborate with operations and senior management to analyze financial performance and deliver strategic guidance to drive organizational growth and operational scaling.

Compliance & Controls

• Regulatory Standards: Ensure all financial activities comply with GAAP and relevant local regulations.
• Internal Controls: Implement and maintain robust financial controls and procedures.
• Audit Coordination: Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and fulfill documentation requests.
• Reporting Line: Provide regular financial updates and reports to the Group Finance Director and Site General Manager.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Pay: $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 5% Match
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you want to tell us anything else about yourself?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Brighton, MI 48116 (Required)

Work Location: In person