Job Description

Level Senior Job Location Avalon and Tahoe - Alma, MI 48901 Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage None Job Shift Day Job Category Accounting

Key Responsibilities and essential duties:

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Act as the primary financial advisor to the executive team, providing insights for strategic planning, pricing, and capital investments.
• Develop and manage company-wide budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial models.
• Oversee banking, lender relationships, and financing initiatives for growth and capital deployment.
• Manage corporate insurance programs, including property, liability, and employee coverage.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare accurate financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.
• Maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and coordinate audits and tax filings.

Manufacturing Cost Accounting & Inventory

• Monitor and manage product costing models for pontoon boat manufacturing.
• Review material, labor, and overhead variances; partner with operations for corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation, including WIP, raw materials, and finished goods.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Drive annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Analyze gross margins by product line and support pricing decisions through cost analysis.

Leadership & Operational Support

• Oversee front office functions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Reception, and HR.
• Ensure effective use of ERP and accounting systems to support manufacturing operations. Recommend improvements where applicable.
• Manage all employee benefits, expenditures, and general insurance offerings for the Company.
• Promote continuous improvement in accounting processes, reporting, and data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Required bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (CPA or CMA is preferred)
• 7-10 years previous experience as a Controller preferred, with progressive hands-on accounting experience. Strongly prefer experience in the manufacturing industry
• Demonstrated expertise in manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, Bill of Materials requirements (BOMs) and inventory management
• Strong understanding of manufacturing costing methods and financial analysis
• Experience working with ERP systems in a manufacturing setting
• Advanced Excel skills; ability to analyze large data sets. Experience with EPICOR a plus
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Detail-oriented with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset