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Position: Assistant Controller
Location: Onsite in Ludington, MI (Relocation bonus offered)

Why You’ll Love Working Here as an Assistant Controller

Our client combines the resources and stability of a large organization with the close-knit culture of a small company. Their team thrives in a collaborative environment where innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth are not only encouraged—but expected. In this role, As the Assistant Controller, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive finance team that values transparency and shared success

• Room to grow professionally with visible career advancement paths

• Cross-functional collaboration and impactful project ownership

• Strong benefits, and a healthy work-life balance

About the Assistant Controller Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Assistant Controller to help drive financial planning and analysis across the organization. This role is a key player in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis—supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring the integrity of financial data.

Key Responsibilities for Assistant Controller

• Lead the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts in coordination with department leaders

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities

• Support the month-end and year-end close processes by preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements

• Assist in the development and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial dashboards

• Prepare internal financial reports, analysis packages, and presentations for senior leadership

• Collaborate with operations and department managers to interpret financial results and improve cost controls

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies and controls

• Support audits by providing documentation and resolving inquiries from external auditors

• Participate in systems improvements, financial modeling, and process automation initiatives

What You Bring as an Assistant Controller

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required)

• 4+ years of progressive experience in accounting or financial analysis

• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

• Solid working knowledge of GAAP and internal control procedures

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems (e.g. Plex)

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications for Assistant Controller

• CPA or CMA designation (or actively pursuing)

• Experience in a manufacturing or multi-entity environment
  
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