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Controller
📍 Grand Rapids, MI | 🏭 Manufacturing | 🏢 Onsite | 💼 Full-Time
We’re partnering with a growing manufacturing company in Grand Rapids to hire a Controller who will own day-to-day accounting operations and help drive financial accuracy across the business. This role is a great fit for someone who’s ready to step into a Controller position as their next career move, coming from an Assistant Controller or Accounting Manager background.
This is a hands-on, onsite role with visibility to leadership and real ownership of the numbers.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Own month-end and year-end close processes
- Oversee general ledger, journal entries, and account reconciliations
- Lead manufacturing cost accounting, including inventory, variances, and COGS
- Prepare and review financial statements and management reports
- Manage fixed assets, inventory accounting, and internal controls
- Partner with operations and plant leadership to support financial decisions
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and audit processes
- Lead and develop accounting staff
Who This Role Is For
- Someone currently in an Assistant Controller or Accounting Manager role ready for the next step
- A hands-on accounting leader who enjoys being close to the work
- A professional with manufacturing accounting experience (required)
- Someone comfortable working 100% onsite in Grand Rapids
- A self-starter who values structure, accuracy, and ownership
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in manufacturing accounting, including cost and inventory
- Prior experience supporting or owning month-end close
- ERP system experience and strong Excel skills
- Leadership experience or readiness to step into a people-management role
- CPA preferred but not required
Why This Opportunity
- Clear step-up Controller opportunity with leadership visibility
- Stable manufacturing environment with growth potential
- Hands-on role with real impact across finance and operations
- Competitive compensation and benefits
About NextPlay Jobs
At NextPlay Jobs, we believe great recruiting is personal, not transactional. We connect high-performing talent with companies where they can make the biggest impact — and grow along the way.