Controller

Link Engineering Company•Plymouth, MI

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment, specializing in customized solutions for Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail, and Civil Engineering industries. Established in 1935, LINK is a family-owned company that values its customers and employees. The company offers opportunities for learning and development, leveraging the extensive knowledge and experience of its long-term team members. The Controller position is responsible for accounting, financial management, reporting, planning, and control of manufacturing and testing service operations. This role collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership to provide financial insights, maintain internal controls, enhance profitability, and support strategic decisions. The Controller will oversee accounting activities related to manufacturing, testing, service delivery, inventory, cost accounting, capital investments, and financial reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
Minimum of 10 years of progressive finance/accounting experience.
Minimum of 3 years in a manufacturing, testing environment, and/or public accounting required.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in leading and managing a team
Strong knowledge in US GAAP compliance and IFRS experience.
Proven experience with cost accounting, inventory management, and financial planning.
Good ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, Plex, etc.), with advanced skills in Excel modeling
Proven ability to perform complex financial reporting and analysis
Strong experience in cost accounting, inventory management, budgeting and forecasting
Proven experience in establishing, Internal controls, audit management and continuous improvement
Strong verbal and written communication and good interpersonal skills with the ability to build business partnerships through providing solutions and understanding the business.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, accuracy, and quality.
Ability to work with the highest ethical standards
Excellent Microsoft Office skills.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
Minimum of 3 years in international operations/subsidiaries preferred.
Proven experience supporting engineering, testing, repair, or service operations preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
Prepare accurate financial statements and management reports.
Analyze operating results and explain variances from budget, forecast, and prior year performance.
Maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, GAAP and company policies.
Mentor, coach, manage, and lead accounting and finance personnel.
Establish performance objectives and development plans for team members.
Coordinate annual audits and serve as primary interface with external auditors.
Maintain standard costing systems and product/service costing methodologies.
Analyze labor, material, overhead, and testing service costs.
Monitor manufacturing variances and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
Oversee inventory valuation, cycle count programs, and physical inventories.
Develop profitability analyses by product line, customer, facility, and service offering.
Partner with Plant Managers, Service Managers, and Engineering teams to improve operational efficiency and establish financial targets.
Develop financial models supporting pricing, capital investments, and strategic initiatives.
Monitor key operating metrics and drive accountability for performance.
Evaluate financial impact of new products, testing capabilities, and service offerings and assist with business cases for capital expenditures and continuous improvement projects.
Manage fixed asset accounting and capital project tracking.
Support risk management and business continuity initiatives.
Provide high level leadership and oversight of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Fixed Assets, and Tax Filings.
All other related duties as assigned.
Possess mental faculties consistent with performing the minimum requirements of the job.
Adhere and perform all duties aligned with the core values of the LINK Group organization, Can-Do Attitude, Courage, Commitment, Humility and Accountability.