Kforce has a client, a well established and growing manufacturer located on the north side of Sparta, MI, is looking for an Assistant Controller. The position reports to the controller and will manager several transactional accounting staff.Responsibilities of Assistant Controller: * Establishing the strategic direction for the business * Establishing and reporting key financial measures to help guide decision-making * As a Assistant Controller, you will be developing cost and pricing strategies for various products and markets * Conducting financial analyses in support of strategic initiatives * The Assistant Controller assesses financial/operations results and controls in terms of costs, budgets, trends, etc. * Generates complex financial analyses for various product business opportunities including ventures, new plant start-ups or consolidations, and new product offerings * Assesses risk associated with analyses and makes recommendations * The Assistant Controller makes recommendations for increased profit opportunities, more efficient asset utilization, etc. and provides management with relevant information for effective planning * Bachelor's degree in accounting plus six years experience with at least three years in a supervisory capacity; within a manufacturing environment * Completion of the CMA, CPA, or MBA program a plus Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.Compensation Type:Years