Corporate Controller

SoundOff Signal • Hudsonville, MI

just now • Hybrid

About The Position

SoundOff Signal seeking a hands-on, strategic Corporate Controller to lead a team of financial analysts within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role goes beyond traditional accounting. It’s about driving operational efficiency, building strong cross-functional partnerships, and elevating finance into a true business partner.

You’ll lead the month-end close and reporting process, strengthen internal controls, and financial policy, while also identifying process improvements that increase accuracy and efficiency. Partnering closely with Operations, Materials, Purchasing, Engineering, and SG&A, you’ll provide actionable financial insights that directly impact company performance and profitability.

This role offers high visibility with executive leadership, including direct partnership with the CFO and Finance Directors, and the opportunity to build and develop a high-performing finance team. Ideal for a finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing setting and wants to combine technical expertise with strategic influence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance
• Minimum of 5 years experience related to managing finance staff for a manufacturer; specific leadership of Controllership is strongly preferred
• Prior Controllership or Financial Analyst experience required
• CPA or CMA designation required
• Demonstrated verbal, written and visual communication skills suitable for Executive level discussions
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; experience with Power BI and other reporting tools strongly desired
• Strong understanding and first-hand user knowledge of manufacturing ERP and financial reporting systems; Syteline knowledge is preferred
• Proven excellence in financial skills and strong knowledge of end-to-end financial processes (Record to Report)
• Proven ability to influence/teach/coach team members and leaders
• Proven teamwork skills

Nice To Haves

• Prior Controllership experience with publicly traded companies, or larger multi-divisional, international companies desired
• Experience with or certification in project management, Lean Six Sigma a plus

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates SoundOff Signal’s Core Values in daily interactions with internal and external customers.
• Lead, develop and coach team responsible for timely and accurate month end close, account reconciliation, and financial reporting processes according to GAAP principles
• Identify, design and lead continuous improvement and process efficiency initiatives for the Finance function
• Support development and management of necessary financial accounting policies, procedures, and internal accounting memos
• Manage the design, preparation, and regular publication of key internal reports to stakeholders for the processes managed by the role
• Develop and maintain excellent internal business partnerships with Operations, Materials, Purchasing, Engineering and SG&A functions
• Provide strategic support for Operations, Materials, and Purchasing by identifying inefficiencies and working together on solutions to make our greater manufacturing process more efficient
• Coordinate annual financial review and audit processes with external partners with support of Finance Directors and internal functions
• Support development and management of financial policy, internal controls, and segregation of duties
• Provide strategic support for CFO and Finance Directors on functional and company initiatives as directed
• Demonstrate and support an ongoing management style of collaborative problem solving, coaching and development, and operational excellence for the broader Finance team
• Able to perform job consistently without excessive absenteeism or tardiness.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level