Site Cost & Inventory Accounting Controller

Be the cost visibility champion at Autocam/NNinc

Own plant-level financial integrity, inventory accuracy, and actionable insights that drive operational decisions.

Role snapshot

• Deliver precise monthly financials and explain the story behind the numbers.
• Lead a high-performing accounting team through close, audits, and continuous improvement.
• Make inventory and cost data reliable, timely, and decision-ready.

Primary deliverables

• Prepare monthly financial statements and provide variance analysis to budget, forecast, and prior year.
• Partner with plant leadership to translate performance into margin, cost, and cash impacts; identify improvement opportunities.
• Own the month-end close for the plant—accuracy, completeness, and timeliness are non-negotiable.
• Oversee inventory accounting: physical counts, reconciliations, valuation, and root cause analysis of variances.
• Support annual budgeting and interim forecasting with data-driven assumptions.
• Review general ledger activity, perform account reconciliations, and maintain robust supporting documentation.
• Assist with year-end close, external audit requests, and compliance activities.
• Continuously improve processes, reporting, and internal controls for efficiency and rigor.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, the Quality Management System (QMS), and Environmental Management System (EMS).

People leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff; set priorities and manage workload.
• Review deliverables for accuracy and adherence to accounting policies.
• Coach and train the team to elevate technical skills and business understanding.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations; promote accountability and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3–7+ years in accounting/finance; manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial statements and close processes.
• Experience in inventory accounting and cost analysis.
• Advanced Excel with proficiency in Office; ERP experience preferred.

Core strengths

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Clear, concise communicator across financial and non-financial audiences.
• Detail-focused; committed to accuracy and deadlines.
• Team-oriented with a continuous improvement focus.