Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Overview

AGS Company Automotive Solutions is a trusted leader in the automotive aftermarket, proudly serving customers for 95 years. With a reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation, AGS designs and manufactures brake lines, hoses, tubing, fittings, specialty tools, and related solutions that help individuals service, repair, and keep vehicles safely on the road.

Headquartered in Muskegon, Michigan, AGS is committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement across manufacturing, distribution, and customer service. Our people are the foundation of our success, and we foster a culture guided by our core values:
Give, Respect, Act, Innovate, and Lead
. These values shape how we work, collaborate, and grow together as a team.

By combining strong Midwestern roots with forward-thinking innovation, AGS continues to expand its reach across global markets, driving progress and delivering solutions that customers can trust.

At AGS, our values of Give, Respect, Act, Innovate, and Lead shape how we work together and deliver excellence in the automotive industry.

• Give: "Share Generously" - We commit to generosity in every action, sharing our time, knowledge, and resources to foster a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Respect: "Value Every Voice" - We uphold a culture of respect, where every voice is valued and diversity is celebrated, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Act: "Act with Integrity" - We take decisive action, guided by integrity and responsibility, to address challenges proactively and achieve our goals effectively.
• Innovate: "Embrace Creativity" - We embrace creativity and innovation, constantly seeking novel solutions and approaches to drive progress and stay ahead of the curve.
• Lead: "Inspire by Example" - We lead by example, inspire others through our dedication and passion, and strive to empower each team member to reach their full potential.

• Own the company’s financial close process (monthly, quarterly, annual) across all entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency
• Prepare and present financial statements, management reports, and variance analysis to execute leadership
• Ensure strong internal controls, segregation of duties, and compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements
• Lead audit preparation and coordination (financial, tax, banking, and insurance)
• Multi-Entity International Accounting
• Manage consolidation financial reporting across US operations, distribution, eCommerce, and Vietnam entity
• Oversee intercompany transactions, transfer pricing considerations, eliminations, and reconciliations
• Partner with external international accounting resources to ensure local compliance while maintain global consistency
• ERP Ownership & Financial Systems
• Serve as financial owner and subject matter expert of AGS’s ERP system
• Ensure accurate configuration, usage, and continuous improvement of ERP financial modules (GL, AP, AR, Inventory, Costing)
• Identify gaps, risks, and inefficiencies within ERP and drive corrective actions
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, and IT to ensure data integrity and process alignment
• Cost Accounting & Operations Support
• Oversee inventory accounting, standard costing, variances, and margin analysis
• Partner closely with Operations and Supply Chain leaders to provide clear insight into labor, material, freight, and overhead costs
• Support pricing analysis, margin improvement initiatives, and make-vs-buy decisions
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategy
• Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting process across all business units
• Build and maintain financial models to support growth initiatives, capital investments, pricing decisions, and resource allocation
• Provide forward-looking financial insights, scenario analysis, and risk assessments to executive leadership
• Support cash flow planning and financial performance tracking
• Culture, Collaboration & Leadership
• Model AGS values in daily leadership, decision-making, and professional conduct
• Partner closely with Finance, Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, and leadership teams to ensure financial alignment
• Promote strong cross-functional…