Avancez LLC · 1 day ago
Controller
Harper Woods, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAvancez LLC is a people-focused organization committed to excellence and continuous improvement. The Plant Controller plays a crucial role in managing the facility's financial responsibilities and provides leadership in achieving operational goals while maintaining strong team relationships.
AutomotiveIndustrial
Responsibilities
Overall financial responsibility for the operations and all other related activities at the plant, while holding the local team accountable to the results
Monthly financial reporting and financial analysis to the Process Council
Update and track plant dashboards
Daily, weekly, and monthly financial reporting to the local team as well as to the Corporate office
Prepare annual budgets, monthly/weekly forecasts and analyze variances to each on a month to month basis
Manage all A/P, A/R, production and non-production purchasing, and payroll
Monitor and manage all aspects of the plant’s perpetual inventories to ensure no shortages occur
Lead the monthly physical inventories
Monitor Engineering Changes to ensure no negative financial issues result from the change
Report financial progress to the local team as well as the Corporate Team through monthly management reviews
Prepare weekly forecast of prior week’s results and possible future events that veer from the last forecast or budget, recommend mitigating actions
Complete knowledge of the operation at the facility and consistently offering suggestions for improvement
Monitor the plant spending to ensure that the facility is acting fiscally responsible
Monthly deliverables to both the local team and the Corporate Team:
Complete report out of monthly results
Complete analysis of variances to both monthly forecasts and annual budgets
Monthly forecasts and analysis to budget and prior month forecasts
Updated monthly balance sheet activity
Complete breakdown of accounts receivable position
Day to day accounting functions
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
10+ years' of general accounting experience with very strong operational prowess in the automotive industry, specifically Tier 1 supplier experience with the OEM's
Prior manufacturing plant Controller experience a must
Strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
Strong experience in creating/reviewing annual/monthly/weekly budgets and forecasts
Demonstrated strong leadership and team development abilities
Ability to manage multiple and one-time projects with urgency and confidentiality
Experience in month closing process
Experience in variance analysis
Ability to access risks and opportunities
Strong problem-solving skills
Willingness to work very demanding and flexible schedule
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, Business Intelligence Systems (e.g., Adaptive), MFG PRO/QAD or similar ERP experience
Benefits
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical
Delta Dental
VSP Vision
401k Matching
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
Additional Competitive Benefits
Company
Avancez LLC
Avancez: Advance; Progress; Move Forward.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-03-05Acquired
Recent News
2026-01-06
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