Division Controller
TalentBridge • Grand Rapids, MI • Full Time • $115,000–$140,000 / year
Posted on Tue, Sep 29, 2026
Position Summary
The Division Controller owns the financial performance management process for the division and serves as the primary financial advisor to the Division President. The role is responsible for accounting, reporting, planning, analysis, working capital, and financial controls. The role provides accurate and timely financial information, analysis, and insights to support operational, commercial, and strategic decision-making.
The Division Controller will lead the monthly close and financial reporting process, budgeting and forecasting, cost accounting and inventory control, monitor overall financial performance, and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards. The role works closely with senior finance leadership to drive financial visibility, operational excellence, profitability, and continuous improvement across the division.
The Division Controller is located on-site in Grand Rapids, MI.
The successful candidate will be a strategic business partner to the Division President and a key member of both the division leadership team and finance organization. Combining strong technical accounting expertise with business acumen and operational insight, the Division Controller will influence decisions, drive accountability, and translate financial information into actions that improve performance and create shareholder value.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with the Division President to improve financial and operational performance of the divisionServe as a key member of the division leadership team, providing financial guidance and operational leadership to the organization
Collaborate with senior finance leadership to improve financial reporting, analysis, and performance management
Translate financial results into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making
Specific Responsibilities
Lead/own the month-end close process for the divisionMaintain a monthly close checklist; ensure timely, accurate month-end close and complete financial reporting
Monitor performance against budget and prior year and provide clear explanations of key variances
Prepare and present division financials and performance to senior leadership; identify significant variances, trends, and areas requiring management attention
Identify opportunities to improve profitability, cash flow, working capital, and overall financial performance
Ensure compliance with US GAAP and company accounting policies
Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and other accounting processes
Develop and maintain profitability reporting by product line, SKU, customer, and channel
Analyze manufacturing variances, including material, labor, and overhead, and provide variance explanations and improvement insights to leadership
Monitor monthly inventory levels, variances, and reserves
Monitor and improve working capital performance, including inventory, receivables, and payables
Ensure intercompany accounts reconcile and eliminate
Work with cost accounting leadership to develop and implement year-end standard cost updates
Lead the annual budgeting process for the division in partnership with operational and functional leaders and finance
Assist senior finance and executive leadership with special projects
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