Site Controller

A leader in the design and manufacturing of thermal processing equipment and environmental testing solutions is seeking a Site Controller to support its operations in Michigan. This organization serves a wide range of industries including aerospace, defense, electronics, medical, and energy, providing highly engineered equipment and testing systems. This position plays a key role in overseeing financial operations at the site level, driving performance, and supporting strategic decision-making.

This role is responsible for managing financial planning, reporting, and analysis activities for a manufacturing facility, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement across accounting and finance functions.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead month-end close processes, including journal entries, financial statement preparation, and overall site financial oversight

- Manage day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of reporting

- Analyze site-level financial performance, including margins, and present findings to leadership

- Evaluate operating results, identify trends, and recommend strategies to improve profitability

- Develop and support budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans

- Partner with site leadership to assess capital expenditure needs and assist in business planning

- Utilize ERP systems (BPCS/AS400) to improve reporting capabilities and streamline financial processes

- Interpret and apply corporate financial policies and accounting standards

- Collaborate cross-functionally to gather data, analyze financial impacts, and support decision-making

- Support corporate finance initiatives including budgeting and reporting requirements

- Oversee expense management processes and ensure proper controls are in place

- Assess customer creditworthiness and recommend appropriate payment terms

- Prepare and support reporting related to audits, cash flow, A/R insurance, tax filings, and other financial requirements

- Perform additional financial analysis, reporting, and reconciliation activities as needed

Key Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

- Minimum of 2+ years of relevant accounting or finance experience in a manufacturing environment

- Experience with ERP systems, preferably BPCS/AS400

- Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting experience

- Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards

- Ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights

Qualifications:

- CPA or CMA designation preferred

- Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information to various stakeholders

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

- Experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff is a plus