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Robert Half
Howell, MI (In Person)
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Job Description
The Controller will oversee all aspects of accounting operations, internal controls, cost accounting, and financial reporting. This leader will play a key role in improving efficiency, reducing costs, optimizing cash flow, and enhancing the company's financial infrastructure. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience implementing new technologies, driving automation, reducing average days receivable, and leveraging AI tools to transform accounting workflows and decision-making.
This role is highly visible within the organization and will serve as a trusted advisor to senior management.
Key ResponsibilitiesCore Accounting & Financial ManagementOversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.Manage internal controls, general ledger integrity, and audit compliance.
Lead all cost accounting functions, including standard costing, inventory valuation, BOM analysis, and variance reporting.
Maintain and monitor cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships.
Systems, Automation & TechnologyLead the implementation, upgrade, and optimization of accounting and ERP systems.
Build automation into accounting workflows to increase speed, accuracy, and transparency.
Use AI tools daily to enhance reconciliation, variance analysis, forecasting, reporting, dashboarding, and data quality review.
Partner with IT and operations to evaluate emerging technologies and integrate them into the finance environment.
Operational Excellence & Performance ImprovementDrive initiatives to reduce average days sales outstanding (DSO) and improve receivables performance.
Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities across the organization.
Develop KPIs, dashboards, and analytics for better visibility and decision-making.
Strengthen forecasting accuracy through improved processes and data integrity.
Leadership & CollaborationLead, mentor, and develop an accounting team focused on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with the management team on strategic planning, budgeting, financial modeling, and long-term growth initiatives.
Serve as a key voice in taking the business to its next operational and financial level.
This role is highly visible within the organization and will serve as a trusted advisor to senior management.
Key ResponsibilitiesCore Accounting & Financial ManagementOversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.Manage internal controls, general ledger integrity, and audit compliance.
Lead all cost accounting functions, including standard costing, inventory valuation, BOM analysis, and variance reporting.
Maintain and monitor cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships.
Systems, Automation & TechnologyLead the implementation, upgrade, and optimization of accounting and ERP systems.
Build automation into accounting workflows to increase speed, accuracy, and transparency.
Use AI tools daily to enhance reconciliation, variance analysis, forecasting, reporting, dashboarding, and data quality review.
Partner with IT and operations to evaluate emerging technologies and integrate them into the finance environment.
Operational Excellence & Performance ImprovementDrive initiatives to reduce average days sales outstanding (DSO) and improve receivables performance.
Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities across the organization.
Develop KPIs, dashboards, and analytics for better visibility and decision-making.
Strengthen forecasting accuracy through improved processes and data integrity.
Leadership & CollaborationLead, mentor, and develop an accounting team focused on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with the management team on strategic planning, budgeting, financial modeling, and long-term growth initiatives.
Serve as a key voice in taking the business to its next operational and financial level.