Assistant Controller/Accounting Manager
Garden City, MI
Full Time
Experienced
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Finance & Accounting
Reports To: Controller / CFO
In Office Position: Garden City, MI 48135
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller to support our aluminum extrusion operations. This role is ideal for someone with strong accounting fundamentals paired with an understanding of how production flow, billet usage, and manufacturing efficiency impact overall financial performance. You will work closely with CFO, accounting staff and human resources. You will also interact with extrusion press teams, maintenance, die shop, shipping, and commercial/sales leadership to ensure financial accuracy, cost control, and operational transparency.
Key Responsibilities
Extrusion-Specific Inventory Accounting
- Oversee billet inventory accounting, including alloy differentiation (6063, 6005, etc.), log receipts, consumption, and yield tracking.
- Monitor billet-to-finish goods recovery, press scrap, and metal loss reporting.
- Maintain and update, including alloy upcharges, billet premiums, freight, labor, and overhead.
- Reconciliation of monthly and annual physical inventory. Validate purchase orders, routings, and die charges for extrusion, fabrication, and finishing operations.
- Reconcile WIP at various stages (press, aging ovens, fabrication) to ensure accurate valuation.
Financial & Operational Reporting
- Lead monthly close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
- Prepare and analyze key performance metrics including press productivity, billet recovery, scrap rates, die costs, and metal margin.
- Develop dashboards and report packages for plant and executive leadership.
- Review, audit and approve vendor invoices.
- Collect, audit and post Company credit cards.
- Payroll department and cost reporting.
- Liaison for all internal and external audits.
- Tax compliance and reporting.
- Cash management support.
Cross-Functional Business Support
- Work directly with department managers and sales to understand daily and monthly business drivers.
- Partner with the purchasing team to reconcile billet purchase contracts, premiums, MWTP basis, and supplier terms.
Leadership & Team Development
- Supervise and mentor accounting team members; assign responsibilities and review work for accuracy.
- Guide the team through system enhancements, process improvements, and new reporting initiatives.
- Backup to each individual accounting position.
ERP, Controls & Process Improvement
- Support ERP system accuracy.
- Strengthen internal controls related to metal movement, production reporting, tooling, shipping, and invoicing.
- Identify automation opportunities to reduce manual processes and improve data visibility.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of GAAP accounting, inventory flow, and general ledger systems.
- ERP experience and strong Excel skills.
- Must be highly analytical, accurate and able to work in the details with a clear knowledge of expected results.
Preferred:
- Experience in aluminum extrusion, metals, or heavy industrial environments.
- CPA or CMA certification.
- Prior supervisory experience.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and performance bonus.
- Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
- Opportunities for advancement.
How to Apply
Please submit your résumé and a cover letter with the completed application.
Any applications without a resume and/or cover letter will not be considered (please attach)
Department: Finance & Accounting
Reports To: Controller / CFO
In Office Position: Garden City, MI 48135
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller to support our aluminum extrusion operations. This role is ideal for someone with strong accounting fundamentals paired with an understanding of how production flow, billet usage, and manufacturing efficiency impact overall financial performance. You will work closely with CFO, accounting staff and human resources. You will also interact with extrusion press teams, maintenance, die shop, shipping, and commercial/sales leadership to ensure financial accuracy, cost control, and operational transparency.
Key Responsibilities
Extrusion-Specific Inventory Accounting
- Oversee billet inventory accounting, including alloy differentiation (6063, 6005, etc.), log receipts, consumption, and yield tracking.
- Monitor billet-to-finish goods recovery, press scrap, and metal loss reporting.
- Maintain and update, including alloy upcharges, billet premiums, freight, labor, and overhead.
- Reconciliation of monthly and annual physical inventory. Validate purchase orders, routings, and die charges for extrusion, fabrication, and finishing operations.
- Reconcile WIP at various stages (press, aging ovens, fabrication) to ensure accurate valuation.
Financial & Operational Reporting
- Lead monthly close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
- Prepare and analyze key performance metrics including press productivity, billet recovery, scrap rates, die costs, and metal margin.
- Develop dashboards and report packages for plant and executive leadership.
- Review, audit and approve vendor invoices.
- Collect, audit and post Company credit cards.
- Payroll department and cost reporting.
- Liaison for all internal and external audits.
- Tax compliance and reporting.
- Cash management support.
Cross-Functional Business Support
- Work directly with department managers and sales to understand daily and monthly business drivers.
- Partner with the purchasing team to reconcile billet purchase contracts, premiums, MWTP basis, and supplier terms.
Leadership & Team Development
- Supervise and mentor accounting team members; assign responsibilities and review work for accuracy.
- Guide the team through system enhancements, process improvements, and new reporting initiatives.
- Backup to each individual accounting position.
ERP, Controls & Process Improvement
- Support ERP system accuracy.
- Strengthen internal controls related to metal movement, production reporting, tooling, shipping, and invoicing.
- Identify automation opportunities to reduce manual processes and improve data visibility.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of GAAP accounting, inventory flow, and general ledger systems.
- ERP experience and strong Excel skills.
- Must be highly analytical, accurate and able to work in the details with a clear knowledge of expected results.
Preferred:
- Experience in aluminum extrusion, metals, or heavy industrial environments.
- CPA or CMA certification.
- Prior supervisory experience.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and performance bonus.
- Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
- Opportunities for advancement.
How to Apply
Please submit your résumé and a cover letter with the completed application.
Any applications without a resume and/or cover letter will not be considered (please attach)
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