Jobs
Assistant Controller – Manufacturing
A growing Grand Rapids manufacturer is hiring an Assistant Controller to lead month-end close, financial reporting, and the integration of newly acquired businesses.
Industry
Manufacturing
Salary
$100,000–$125,000 + 10% bonus
About the company
A growing, multi-location manufacturing organization in the Grand Rapids area. Its corporate accounting team supports an acquisitive business and works on a hybrid schedule, with two to three days a week in the office.
The opportunity
The Assistant Controller works closely with the Controller and plays an important role in month-end close, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and the accounting integration of newly acquired businesses.
This is a great fit for an accounting professional who enjoys a mix of hands-on accounting, financial analysis, and process improvement, and who is comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Key responsibilities
Support month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
Maintain a strong understanding of the general ledger and ensure accurate financial reporting
Prepare financial reporting packages, management reports, variance analyses, and ad hoc analyses
Manage fixed asset accounting and support inventory analysis and reconciliations
Review AP and AR activity for accuracy and completeness, and support payroll-related accounting as needed
Analyze financial results to identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities
Assist with annual audits, tax reporting packages, 1099 filings, and property tax reporting
Support lease accounting under ASC 842
Assist with the accounting integration of newly acquired businesses
Participate in ERP implementations, system transitions, and accounting process improvement initiatives
Ideal profile
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field
6–8+ years of progressive general ledger, financial reporting, or related accounting experience
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Accounting experience within a manufacturing, distribution, or multi-location organization
Experience supporting acquisitions or integrating newly acquired businesses
ERP implementation, upgrade, or system conversion experience
ASC 842 lease accounting experience
Experience within a private equity-backed or high-growth organization
Compensation & benefits
This position offers a $100,000 to $125,000 base salary plus a 10% annual bonus, on a hybrid schedule with approximately two to three days per week in the Grand Rapids office.
How to apply
Three ways to start the conversation.
Send your résumé, book a call, or apply straight from the LinkedIn posting. Whichever route you pick, one person handles your application from first reply to offer.
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We believe great recruiting is personal, not transactional. We spent 15 years inside LinkedIn building the tools recruiters use, then built the firm we wished existed. We connect high-performing people with companies where they can make the biggest impact, and one relationship manager stays with you from the first search to the tenth.
Jobs
Assistant Controller – Manufacturing
A growing Grand Rapids manufacturer is hiring an Assistant Controller to lead month-end close, financial reporting, and the integration of newly acquired businesses.
Industry
Manufacturing
Salary
$100,000–$125,000 + 10% bonus
About the company
A growing, multi-location manufacturing organization in the Grand Rapids area. Its corporate accounting team supports an acquisitive business and works on a hybrid schedule, with two to three days a week in the office.
The opportunity
The Assistant Controller works closely with the Controller and plays an important role in month-end close, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and the accounting integration of newly acquired businesses.
This is a great fit for an accounting professional who enjoys a mix of hands-on accounting, financial analysis, and process improvement, and who is comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Key responsibilities
Support month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
Maintain a strong understanding of the general ledger and ensure accurate financial reporting
Prepare financial reporting packages, management reports, variance analyses, and ad hoc analyses
Manage fixed asset accounting and support inventory analysis and reconciliations
Review AP and AR activity for accuracy and completeness, and support payroll-related accounting as needed
Analyze financial results to identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities
Assist with annual audits, tax reporting packages, 1099 filings, and property tax reporting
Support lease accounting under ASC 842
Assist with the accounting integration of newly acquired businesses
Participate in ERP implementations, system transitions, and accounting process improvement initiatives
Ideal profile
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field
6–8+ years of progressive general ledger, financial reporting, or related accounting experience
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Accounting experience within a manufacturing, distribution, or multi-location organization
Experience supporting acquisitions or integrating newly acquired businesses
ERP implementation, upgrade, or system conversion experience
ASC 842 lease accounting experience
Experience within a private equity-backed or high-growth organization
Compensation & benefits
This position offers a $100,000 to $125,000 base salary plus a 10% annual bonus, on a hybrid schedule with approximately two to three days per week in the Grand Rapids office.
How to apply
Three ways to start the conversation.
Send your résumé, book a call, or apply straight from the LinkedIn posting. Whichever route you pick, one person handles your application from first reply to offer.
About NextPlay Jobs
We believe great recruiting is personal, not transactional. We spent 15 years inside LinkedIn building the tools recruiters use, then built the firm we wished existed. We connect high-performing people with companies where they can make the biggest impact, and one relationship manager stays with you from the first search to the tenth.
Jobs
Assistant Controller – Manufacturing
A growing Grand Rapids manufacturer is hiring an Assistant Controller to lead month-end close, financial reporting, and the integration of newly acquired businesses.
Industry
Manufacturing
Salary
$100,000–$125,000 + 10% bonus
About the company
A growing, multi-location manufacturing organization in the Grand Rapids area. Its corporate accounting team supports an acquisitive business and works on a hybrid schedule, with two to three days a week in the office.
The opportunity
The Assistant Controller works closely with the Controller and plays an important role in month-end close, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and the accounting integration of newly acquired businesses.
This is a great fit for an accounting professional who enjoys a mix of hands-on accounting, financial analysis, and process improvement, and who is comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Key responsibilities
Support month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
Maintain a strong understanding of the general ledger and ensure accurate financial reporting
Prepare financial reporting packages, management reports, variance analyses, and ad hoc analyses
Manage fixed asset accounting and support inventory analysis and reconciliations
Review AP and AR activity for accuracy and completeness, and support payroll-related accounting as needed
Analyze financial results to identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities
Assist with annual audits, tax reporting packages, 1099 filings, and property tax reporting
Support lease accounting under ASC 842
Assist with the accounting integration of newly acquired businesses
Participate in ERP implementations, system transitions, and accounting process improvement initiatives
Ideal profile
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field
6–8+ years of progressive general ledger, financial reporting, or related accounting experience
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Accounting experience within a manufacturing, distribution, or multi-location organization
Experience supporting acquisitions or integrating newly acquired businesses
ERP implementation, upgrade, or system conversion experience
ASC 842 lease accounting experience
Experience within a private equity-backed or high-growth organization
Compensation & benefits
This position offers a $100,000 to $125,000 base salary plus a 10% annual bonus, on a hybrid schedule with approximately two to three days per week in the Grand Rapids office.
How to apply
Three ways to start the conversation.
Send your résumé, book a call, or apply straight from the LinkedIn posting. Whichever route you pick, one person handles your application from first reply to offer.
About NextPlay Jobs
We believe great recruiting is personal, not transactional. We spent 15 years inside LinkedIn building the tools recruiters use, then built the firm we wished existed. We connect high-performing people with companies where they can make the biggest impact, and one relationship manager stays with you from the first search to the tenth.