Assistant Controller/Accounting Manager

Intex•Garden City, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller to support our aluminum extrusion operations. This role is ideal for someone with strong accounting fundamentals paired with an understanding of how production flow, billet usage, and manufacturing efficiency impact overall financial performance. You will work closely with CFO, accounting staff and human resources. You will also interact with extrusion press teams, maintenance, die shop, shipping, and commercial/sales leadership to ensure financial accuracy, cost control, and operational transparency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including manufacturing.
Strong understanding of GAAP accounting, inventory flow, and general ledger systems.
ERP experience and strong Excel skills.
Must be highly analytical, accurate and able to work in the details with a clear knowledge of expected results.

Nice To Haves

Experience in aluminum extrusion, metals, or heavy industrial environments.
CPA or CMA certification.
Prior supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee billet inventory accounting, including alloy differentiation (6063, 6005, etc.), log receipts, consumption, and yield tracking.
Monitor billet-to-finish goods recovery, press scrap, and metal loss reporting.
Maintain and update, including alloy upcharges, billet premiums, freight, labor, and overhead.
Reconciliation of monthly and annual physical inventory. Validate purchase orders, routings, and die charges for extrusion, fabrication, and finishing operations.
Reconcile WIP at various stages (press, aging ovens, fabrication) to ensure accurate valuation.
Lead monthly close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
Prepare and analyze key performance metrics including press productivity, billet recovery, scrap rates, die costs, and metal margin.
Develop dashboards and report packages for plant and executive leadership.
Review, audit and approve vendor invoices.
Collect, audit and post Company credit cards.
Payroll department and cost reporting.
Liaison for all internal and external audits.
Tax compliance and reporting.
Cash management support.
Work directly with department managers and sales to understand daily and monthly business drivers.
Partner with the purchasing team to reconcile billet purchase contracts, premiums, MWTP basis, and supplier terms.
Supervise and mentor accounting team members; assign responsibilities and review work for accuracy.
Guide the team through system enhancements, process improvements, and new reporting initiatives.
Backup to each individual accounting position.
Support ERP system accuracy.
Strengthen internal controls related to metal movement, production reporting, tooling, shipping, and invoicing.
Identify automation opportunities to reduce manual processes and improve data visibility.