Corporate Controller

Bloomfield 4111 Andover Rd #100E Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, USA

AJM Packaging Corporation is seeking a well‑rounded Corporate Controller with experience related to a multi‑location, U.S. based manufacturing operation. The ideal candidate will be a major contributor to both the financial and managerial accounting functions within a manufacturing organization. This role will provide financial analysis, reporting, forecasting and planning, and develop and enhance accounting controls and methodologies. Additionally, the position will assist in providing day‑to‑day supervision and direction for the various accounting functions including payroll.

• Oversee the activities of the accounting department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements and annual audits and annual budgets.
• Support overall business strategy, leadership, and management, along with continually improving financial controls, systems, and procedures.
• Assist with developing financial strategy, architecting financial models that enable the Company’s short and long‑term growth plans.
• In conjunction with the CFO, establish financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, forecasts and reporting standards on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
• Partner with senior leadership as an advisor and key stakeholder in developing the strategic plan and vision of the Company moving forward.
• Oversee daily matters related to areas such as receivables, payables, general ledger and payroll.
• Supervise staff to include, but not limited to designating work assignments, providing instruction, reviewing completed work, training staff/new hires, participating in the interview and selection process and conducting performance appraisals.
• Monitors financial performance by measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances.
• Continually review areas such as: financial analysis, budget control, assets and liabilities, profit and loss reporting and accounting methods.
• Recommend modifications to existing corporate finance and accounting programs and operation systems.
• Recommend, establish and/or implement financial and accounting strategies, objectives and policies for the Company.
• Provide management with timely reviews of organization’s progress in its various programs and activities.
• Conduct financial analysis and calculate operating metrics.
• Provide executive management with timely reviews of the organization’s financial status. If approved, prepare and/or review and analyze financial and budget reports that either summarize or forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of revenue, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
• Advise management on desirable operational adjustments due to tax code revisions.
• Coordinate audits of company’s financial accounts and records.
• Provide financial analysis tools to evaluate company ventures or special projects, programs, capital expenditures and product costing.
• Complete all other duties the Supervisor deems necessary.

• 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience in a multi‑location manufacturing environment (family‑owned organization experience a plus).
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Master’s degree or CPA is highly preferred.
• Possesses advanced Excel skills with preferred knowledge of Kronos, Microsoft Dynamics AX and Crystal Reporting.
• Must possess a strong understanding of financial data analysis, supply chain management and inventory management.
• Strong project management, communication and leadership skills.
• Financial planning and analysis experience in a manufacturing organization, with experience in cost standards development, variance analysis and BOM.
• Expert knowledge of accounting policies and practices.
• Must possess strong budgeting and forecasting skills.
• Confident and comfortable communicating effectively with all levels of leadership within the organization.
• Able to manage conflicting priorities under tight deadlines.

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