Shape Performance. Guide Decisions. Own the Outcome.
Location: Amsted Automotive – SMW Division, Taylor, MI
We’re seeking a seasoned finance leader to direct cost and controllership activities and to be the go-to partner for plant leadership. If you enjoy building budgets, sharpening forecasts, improving standard costs, and explaining variance drivers in plain language—this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
- Advise the General Manager and operations teams on cost optimization and performance improvement.
- Own annual budgeting, rolling forecasting, and strategic planning cycles for the business unit.
- Deep-dive KPIs: productivity, efficiency, scrap, and throughput—translate findings into action.
- Lead monthly close with GAAP accuracy; maintain internal controls.
- Build and review CapEx models; conduct make-versus-buy and inventory analyses.
- Coach and develop a high-performing finance team.
- Support additional initiatives as directed by the Sr. Director of Finance – Operations.
About You
- 10+ years in Finance/Accounting with manufacturing exposure preferred.
- Bachelor’s in Finance or Accounting; CPA or CMA a plus.
- Advanced Excel; ERP fluency (SAP preferred); strong GAAP command.
- Comfort leading cross-functional efforts and presenting to leadership and production teams.
- Proficient in GAAP, Cost Accounting, CPA, Operational Metrics & KPI Management, Financial Audit Experience, CapEx, SAP.
How You Work
- Mental: Confident analyzing large, complex datasets; rigorous in validating data integrity; clear and persuasive in communication.
- Physical: Comfortable with extended periods of sitting/standing; occasional lifting, bending, and stooping; regular use of computers and office machinery.
Why Amsted Automotive
As an employee-owned company, our success is your success. Join a collaborative team where your insights directly strengthen our operations and fuel our growth.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salaries and annual bonus opportunity
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- 401(k) with company match
- HSA with company contribution
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage
- Telehealth, Wellness reimbursement, Onsite health screenings
- Mental health resources and EAP (counseling, family, financial, legal support, and more)
- Life and Disability insurance
- Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and 14 paid company holidays
- Training programs, education reimbursement, and career advancement
- Pet insurance & discount program, legal insurance, employee discounts
- Recognition & rewards, community involvement, and workplace giving matching
What Success Looks Like
- Forecasts that leadership trusts and uses.
- Standard costs that reflect reality—driving smarter pricing and margin decisions.
- Clear KPI insights that reduce scrap and boost throughput.
- A motivated finance team growing under your guidance.
Make a measurable impact at our Taylor, MI plant—apply today.