Divisional Controller

Divisional Controller Opportunity

If you’re looking for a place where you can build a long, meaningful career, not just another job, you’ll want to take a closer look at this Divisional Controller opportunity. This company is a stable, well-established company with an excellent culture, exceptionally low turnover, and a genuine commitment to taking care of their people. Their environment is intentionally people-focused, supportive, and built on respect and collaboration. They believe great work shouldn’t come at the expense of your life. The team enjoys a strong work-life balance, flexible hours, and a culture that values reasonable workloads, not late nights. This is an on-site position, where you’ll have access to a fully equipped gym and a chef-run cafeteria, making it easy to take care of yourself throughout the day. You’ll have the ability to grow in your role, contribute in meaningful ways, and be part of a company that truly invests in its employees. If you want to work in a place where people are supported, appreciated, and encouraged to thrive, this is that kind of environment.

Divisional Controller Position Overview:

The Divisional Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for overseeing the financial performance, reporting, and operational partnership of their business unit(s). This role partners closely with executive and operational leadership to drive business insights, improve profitability, and ensure strong financial controls across the organization. This is a highly visible role that blends strategic finance leadership with hands-on execution, supporting both divisional performance and select enterprise-wide initiatives.

Financial Leadership & Reporting:

• Lead and optimize the monthly close process to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Deliver actionable insights on financial performance, KPIs, and variances vs. plan
• Present financial results to Business Unit leadership and senior management
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies

Planning, Forecasting & Analysis:

• Lead the business unit’s annual budgeting and forecasting process
• Lead each plant’s budgeting process that drives standard labor and overhead cost rates
• Translate strategic objectives into financial plans and targets
• Drive mid-year forecasts and reforecasts with variance analysis

Operational & Manufacturing Finance:

• Partner with plant leadership to drive cost control and margin improvement
• Oversee standard cost development and annual cost roll
• Analyze manufacturing variances and inventory trends
• Support warranty and quality teams with financial insights

Enterprise Leadership & Special Projects:

• Support enterprise initiatives; e.g., annual financial statement review, R&D tax credit, insurance
• Partner with CFO on strategic initiatives

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead and develop the broader accounting team across plant finance, cost, GL, and AR/AP
• Drive accountability and continuous improvement
• Build bench strength and support career development
• Improve processes and systems for scalability

What Success Looks Like:

• Accurate financials delivered within an efficient close timeline
• Improved forecast accuracy and visibility
• Effective partnership with plant managers and business unit leadership
• High-performing, engaged team
• Audit-ready financial processes

Divisional Controller Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
• Manufacturing or multi-site experience preferred
• Strong GAAP and cost accounting knowledge
• ERP experience (QAD or similar)
• CPA and/or CMA preferred
• Work onsite Monday-Friday
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communicator across all levels of the organization
• Strategic and hands-on leadership ability
• High attention to detail and integrity
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

Location: Onsite in Grand Rapids, MI

Salary: $120,000–$140,000, plus bonus