Controller

We’re partnering with a machinery manufacturing company in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area that is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee and shape its financial operations. This leader will drive accounting and finance activities, improve reporting quality and visibility, and provide the financial insight needed to support informed decision-making across the business. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in manufacturing finance, a hands-on management style, and the ability to effectively oversee daily financial operations while contributing to longer-term strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all accounting and finance functions, including developing, implementing, and continuously improving financial processes, internal controls, and related systems.

• Provide accurate budgeting, forecasting, and trend analysis to support leadership in evaluating results and planning for future performance.

• Support financial planning initiatives by aligning short-term execution with broader business goals.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including consolidated reporting and management-level financial summaries.

• Oversee the month-end close process, including reconciliation review, result validation, and ensuring the integrity of general ledger data.

• Enhance and manage job costing and product costing processes within Epicor to strengthen operational and financial reporting.

• Partner on system and process improvements related to Epicor financial workflows and other automated reporting solutions.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal reporting requirements, while serving as a primary liaison to lenders and external accounting firms.

• Collaborate with senior leadership and ownership on strategic priorities, while mentoring and developing the accounting and finance team.

• Manage insurance-related matters, annual financial statement reviews, and coordination with external auditors or review partners.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and cost accounting.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, and consolidated reporting practices.
• Experience working with ERP systems; familiarity with Epicor is highly desirable.
• Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to leadership, lenders, and external advisors.
• Public accounting background is preferred.
• Certifications such as CPA or CMA are a plus, but not required.