Assistant Controller

Assistant ControllerOur trusted client is looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join their team in Garden City, Michigan. This position is ideal for candidates with a strong background in accounting and manufacturing processes. The role requires expertise in financial reporting, inventory management, and team leadership, with opportunities to enhance processes and drive operational efficiency. This is a possible contract-to-hire opportunity for the right candidate!

The day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Manage inventory accounting specific to extrusion processes, including tracking alloy types, consumption rates, and recovery metrics.
• Oversee monthly and annual physical inventory reconciliation, ensuring accurate valuations and validating purchase orders for various operations.
• Prepare financial statements, journal entries, and account reconciliations during monthly close cycles.
• Develop and analyze performance metrics such as press productivity, billet recovery, scrap rates, and metal margins.
• Create dashboards and reporting packages for both plant managers and executive leadership.
• Audit and approve vendor invoices, manage company credit card postings, and support payroll and cost reporting.
• Act as the primary liaison for internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with tax and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with department managers and sales teams to analyze business drivers and operational needs.
• Supervise and mentor accounting team members, providing guidance on system enhancements and process improvements.
• Strengthen internal controls related to production reporting, tooling, shipping, and invoicing while identifying automation opportunities to streamline processes.