Integrity Trade Services
Assistant Controller - Up to $130k/annually DOE!
This is a direct hire opportunity with Integrity Trade Services. We are hiring an Assistant Controller for our manufacturing client to start immediately at up to $130k/annually DOE. Receive comprehensive benefits upon hire.
Responsibilities The purpose of this role is to partner with the Controller in providing financial and operational support to the finance team. This individual will assist in reviewing and managing the accounting and reporting of plant metrics and other financial data, support the development and enforcement of internal controls and policies in line with legislative requirements and company standards, and help prepare financial statements that meet all regulatory and accounting requirements under the direction of the Controller.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Identifying key business drivers to improve performance and providing leadership to ensure successful implementation of improvement initiatives.
Collaborating with the leadership team to establish performance goals for quality, productivity, delivery, cycle time, inventory management, and profitability.
Executing business unit initiatives and supporting their rollout across the organization.
Assisting with daily reporting, monthly forecasting, and annual budget planning processes.
Analyzing data to drive informed decision‑making and monitor performance progress.
Coordinating the capital appropriation process and conducting post‑project evaluations.
Managing journal entries, invoicing, and account reconciliations to support monthly close activities.
Helping to ensure compliance with internal control requirements.
Performing all duties safely and efficiently.
Ensuring compliance with business unit reporting standards.
Performing other related duties as assigned.
Occasional business travel may be required.
Core Job Competencies
Enterprise‑minded:
Understands overall business needs and how decisions affect the P&L, balance sheet, and future capabilities; influences capital expenditures based on comprehensive business cases.
Responsive expertise:
Provides timely, informed guidance for both immediate decisions and long‑term planning.
Compliance‑focused:
Maintains awareness of legal and local implications of financial practices; proactively prepares for audits and ensures adherence to policies.
Data‑driven:
Uses data analysis to anticipate issues, solve problems, forecast accurately, and take action that positively impacts financial results.
Engaged and inquisitive:
Regularly visits the production floor to deepen business understanding, strengthen relationships, and identify improvement opportunities; recognizes operational impacts of financial decisions.
Analytical:
Evaluates data and outcomes after implementation to identify lessons learned and integrate insights into future strategies.
Accountable:
Compares projected business cases against actual performance and works collaboratively with other leaders to achieve investment success.
Interpretive communicator:
Translates financial data into meaningful business narratives, connecting numbers to operational realities.
Prioritization:
Balances organizational and market factors to focus efforts effectively, managing trade‑offs between revenue and costs.
Communication:
Proactively shares information about forecasts, financials, and performance metrics to support informed decision‑making across the organization; serves as a key information conduit.
Coaching mindset:
Actively develops others through formal and informal mentoring, contributing to the company’s overall talent development strategy.
Location Whitehall, MI
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, preferably with a concentration in Accounting or Finance.
Minimum of five years of professional experience in finance.
Prior financial experience within the manufacturing industry required.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire.
Visa sponsorship is
not
available for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is a plus.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively.
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Highly self‑motivated and proactive work approach.
Experience working with and querying databases.
Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
Background in cost accounting.
PTO
401k
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
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This is a direct hire opportunity with Integrity Trade Services. We are hiring an Assistant Controller for our manufacturing client to start immediately at up to $130k/annually DOE. Receive comprehensive benefits upon hire.
Responsibilities The purpose of this role is to partner with the Controller in providing financial and operational support to the finance team. This individual will assist in reviewing and managing the accounting and reporting of plant metrics and other financial data, support the development and enforcement of internal controls and policies in line with legislative requirements and company standards, and help prepare financial statements that meet all regulatory and accounting requirements under the direction of the Controller.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Identifying key business drivers to improve performance and providing leadership to ensure successful implementation of improvement initiatives.
Collaborating with the leadership team to establish performance goals for quality, productivity, delivery, cycle time, inventory management, and profitability.
Executing business unit initiatives and supporting their rollout across the organization.
Assisting with daily reporting, monthly forecasting, and annual budget planning processes.
Analyzing data to drive informed decision‑making and monitor performance progress.
Coordinating the capital appropriation process and conducting post‑project evaluations.
Managing journal entries, invoicing, and account reconciliations to support monthly close activities.
Helping to ensure compliance with internal control requirements.
Performing all duties safely and efficiently.
Ensuring compliance with business unit reporting standards.
Performing other related duties as assigned.
Occasional business travel may be required.
Core Job Competencies
Enterprise‑minded:
Understands overall business needs and how decisions affect the P&L, balance sheet, and future capabilities; influences capital expenditures based on comprehensive business cases.
Responsive expertise:
Provides timely, informed guidance for both immediate decisions and long‑term planning.
Compliance‑focused:
Maintains awareness of legal and local implications of financial practices; proactively prepares for audits and ensures adherence to policies.
Data‑driven:
Uses data analysis to anticipate issues, solve problems, forecast accurately, and take action that positively impacts financial results.
Engaged and inquisitive:
Regularly visits the production floor to deepen business understanding, strengthen relationships, and identify improvement opportunities; recognizes operational impacts of financial decisions.
Analytical:
Evaluates data and outcomes after implementation to identify lessons learned and integrate insights into future strategies.
Accountable:
Compares projected business cases against actual performance and works collaboratively with other leaders to achieve investment success.
Interpretive communicator:
Translates financial data into meaningful business narratives, connecting numbers to operational realities.
Prioritization:
Balances organizational and market factors to focus efforts effectively, managing trade‑offs between revenue and costs.
Communication:
Proactively shares information about forecasts, financials, and performance metrics to support informed decision‑making across the organization; serves as a key information conduit.
Coaching mindset:
Actively develops others through formal and informal mentoring, contributing to the company’s overall talent development strategy.
Location Whitehall, MI
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, preferably with a concentration in Accounting or Finance.
Minimum of five years of professional experience in finance.
Prior financial experience within the manufacturing industry required.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire.
Visa sponsorship is
not
available for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is a plus.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively.
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Highly self‑motivated and proactive work approach.
Experience working with and querying databases.
Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
Background in cost accounting.
PTO
401k
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
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