Controller - Otsego Area

Job Description:Controller | Otsego, MISalary Range: $128,000 - $179,000 depending on experienceAre you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in {{role_field}}? The Pivot Group is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in Otsego seeking Controllers.The OpportunityWe are working with companies in Otsego that are adding Controllers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee all financial accounting operations, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and payroll.Manage and optimize cost accounting processes, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities.Prepare and present accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and performance reports.Develop and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity.Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide strategic recommendations to management.Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and other statutory requirements.Recommended QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CMA certification preferred.7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment.Proven expertise in cost accounting, inventory valuation, and variance analysis specific to manufacturing operations.Strong proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.Demonstrated ability in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis to drive operational improvements.Bonus QualificationsExperience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies for cost optimization.Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for advanced financial analysis.Prior involvement in ERP system implementations or significant upgrades within a manufacturing environment.Experience with multi-site or international manufacturing operations and related financial complexities.Job Titles That Should ApplyController, Financial Controller, Corporate Controller, Assistant Controller, Director of Finance, VP Finance, Head of Accounting, Chief Accountant, Accounting ManagerWhy Pivot GroupThe Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic-they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search-market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.Required Skills:• Performance • Data • Resume • Offers • Inventory • Support • Valuation • Lean Manufacturing • Accounts Receivable • Variance Analysis • Accounts Payable • Six Sigma • Operations • General Ledger • ERP • Analysis • Compliance • Visualization • Data Integrity • Financial Accounting • Internal Controls • Salary • Hiring • Partnerships • Tax • Compensation • Data Visualization • Financial Statements • Financial Reporting • Financial Analysis • Optimization • SAP • Forecasting • Manufacturing • Tableau • Excel • Budgeting • Payroll • Regulations • Power BI • Oracle • Preparation • Accounting • Finance • Planning • Management Salary Package: $ 128,000.00 - 179,000.00 (US Dollar)

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