Seeking a hands-on, 100% on-site Manufacturing Controller to report directly to the President and oversee financial operations for our $35MM production business spanning four facilities in the Muskegon area for Bauer Metal Works. You will lead cost accounting, inventory valuation, and month-end close using our ERP platform. This role partners directly with plant operations and executive leadership to optimize efficiency and drive profitability.
Key Responsibilities
- Executive Partnership: Report directly to the President, serving as a strategic financial advisor on operations, profitability, and growth strategies.
- ERP Management: Utilize our ERP system to streamline data flow, automate reporting, and improve financial visibility across our regional production sites.
- Cost Accounting: Maintain accurate product costing, track manufacturing variances (labor, material, overhead), and analyze product line profitability.
- Mixed-Mode Production Management: Handle accounting complexities for both make-to-stock (MTS) and make-to-order (MTO) manufacturing business models.
- Multi-Facility Inventory Control: Partner with operations to manage inventory valuation, optimize cycle counts, and audit physical inventory counts across four plant locations.
- Financial Reporting: Direct the month-end close process and deliver accurate manufacturing financial statements, KPIs, and variance analysis reports.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Coordinate the annual budget and build monthly rolling forecasts for production volumes and capital expenditures (CapEx).
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting is a must.
- Experience: 7+ years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing plant environment.
- Manufacturing Accounting: Strong expertise in both make-to-stock and make-to-order accounting environments.
- ERP Systems: Deep expertise using and maintaining manufacturing ERP environments.
- Certifications & Advanced Degrees: CPA, CMA, or an MBA is preferred but not required.
- Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data modeling). Knowledge of Global Shop Solutions is a major plus.
- Soft Skills: Strong cross-functional leadership skills to communicate financial insights effectively to shop floor supervisors and executives.
Job Details & Benefits
- Reporting Structure: Reports directly to the President.
- Work Location: 100% On-site (Muskegon, MI area facilities).
- Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 (commensurate with experience).
- Benefits: Full medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, performance bonus, and paid time off.
Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
