Controller

Job DescriptionJob Description Contr oller Orbitform | Jackson, MI (with oversight of Wardcraft – Spring Arbor, MI and C&&B – New Hudson, MI) About the Role Orbitform is seeking an experienced Contr oller to lead financial operations for our family of companies. Based primarily at our Jackson, MI headquarters, this role also provides financial oversight and support for two affiliated businesses: Wardcraft (Spring Arbor, MI) and C&&B (New Hudson, MI).

You'll own the accounting function end-to-end, from ERP administration and month-end close to budgeting, forecasting, and job costing, while leading a team and partnering directly with the President and site leaders across all three locations. This is a great fit for a hands-on finance leader who enjoys variety, cross-entity collaboration, and building strong processes rather than just maintaining them.

What You'll Do Own setup, monitoring, and maintenance of the ERP system across departments and entities, ensuring accurate financial postings to the general ledger and financial statementsDevelop and maintain strong processes and contr ols for accurate, timely transaction recording, with safeguards to detect and prevent errors and fraudManage financial reporting systems, dashboards, and scorecards across finance and operationsLead monthly/accrual close and reconciliations; prepare monthly financial packages for company management and external stakeholders across Orbitform, Wardcraft, and C&&BReview and analyze job costing and standard costing systems; monitor variances and provide feedback for costing and pricing decisionsOversee accounts receivable billing and collections, including credit policy and special termsAnalyze investment opportunities and operational efficienciesDrive continuous improvement in accounting processes and business systemsManage forecasting and predictive analytics processesPrepare annual budgets, partnering with the President and department managers on detailed line-item reviewLead, develop, and manage the accounting team, including hiring, performance management, and fostering a culture that supports career growth and employee satisfactionWhat We're Looking For Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Accounting (candidates with equivalent experience Orbitform deems sufficient will also be considered)Minimum 5 years of experience in plant/manufacturing accounting rolesCPA or MBA a plusWorking knowledge of ERP/accounting software (Encompix experience a plus)Strong Excel skills, including Power Query and other reporting toolsExperience supporting accounting/finance across multiple business units or locations is a plusComfortable with occasional travel between Jackson, Spring Arbor, and New Hudson locationsAdditional Details Schedule: Monday–Friday, full-time salary; occasional evenings/weekends as business needs requireTravel: Primarily local, with periodic travel between Orbitform, Wardcraft, and C&&B locations; some out-of-area/overnight travel may be requiredEnvironment: Professional office setting with occasional time in the shop/plant environmentTeam: This role directly manages the accounting department, including hiring and performance managementPI2b8689c5c74e-25405-41632556