Controller Paw Paw Area

Controller Paw Paw MI

Salary Range: $127000 - $177000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for financial leadership and driving business performance The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Paw Paw seeking experienced Controllers.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Paw Paw that are adding Controllers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements and management reports.
• Manage all aspects of cost accounting including standard costs variance analysis and inventory valuation for production.
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes providing strategic financial planning and analysis for manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain robust internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity.
• Provide critical financial analysis and insights to support operational decision-making cost reduction initiatives and profitability improvements.
• Ensure compliance with all local state and federal tax regulations and financial reporting standards.
• Optimize working capital management and cash flow forecasting to support production cycles and inventory levels.

Recommended Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial leadership cost accounting and inventory management within a manufacturing environment.
• Deep understanding of GAAP and advanced principles of manufacturing cost accounting.
• Proficiency with major ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle) and financial modeling tools.
• Proven expertise in budgeting forecasting financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and enforce robust internal controls and drive process improvements.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with advanced data visualization and business intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI Tableau) for enhanced financial reporting.
• Certification or practical experience with Lean manufacturing principles or Six Sigma methodologies applied to financial processes.
• Proven experience in leading or significantly contributing to ERP system implementations or major upgrades.
• Experience in international finance including multi-currency transactions or foreign exchange hedging.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Controller Financial Controller Corporate Controller Assistant Controller Chief Accounting Officer Accounting Director Director of Accounting Head of Accounting Finance Controller

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategicthey partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute Compensation Culture and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your searchmarket insights resume feedback and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.