Financial Controller - Inkster - Horstman

    Horstman
    Horstman Inkster

    1 day ago

    Description

    Job Title:
    Financial Controller


    Department:
    Finance


    Reports To:
    President


    FLSA:
    Salary - Exempt

    Prepared By:
    Human Resources


    Prepared:
    February 2026

    Company Overview
    The Company is a growing defense manufacturer with employees in the range of people.

    The company is part of an international group headquartered in the UK with locations in the UK, Canada and US.

    Horstman Group is a subsidiary of company of the RENK Group, located in Germany. Company operations consist of engineering, prototype, and low to mid volume production of defense related products.

    The Company is subject to state, federal, and defense-related regulatory requirements and participates in multiple layers of group and international financial reporting.

    Position Summary

    The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial operations of the local entity while ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across local, group, and global structures.

    This role serves as a key business partner to the President and plays a critical role in financial governance, reporting, and controls within a regulated defense manufacturing environment.


    Reporting Structure


    Reports directly to:
    President

    Direct reports: 2


    Works closely with:
    Local Leadership, Group Finance, Global Finance (Germany), External Auditors, and Government Agencies

    Key Responsibilities

    Financial Management & Accounting

    Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll oversight, inventory accounting, and cost accounting

    Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes

    Maintain and enhance internal controls in compliance with regulatory and group standards

    Manage cash flow, working capital, and financial planning activities

    Analyze and monitor product costing and contribution performance

    Own and administer the departmental budget management and monitoring process

    Financial Group Reporting

    Prepare and submit timely and accurate financial statements for local management

    Ensure consistency and accuracy across multiple reporting frameworks and timelines

    Support consolidation and intercompany reporting requirements

    Maintain reporting within the local ERP system (Visual) and global consolidation/reporting system (Tagetik)

    Lead group-level reporting for the parent company and global ownership structure in Germany

    Provide ad-hoc analysis and explanations as requested by Horstman/Renk

    Support the Group yearend reporting and audit process

    Support the Group budget cycle and quarterly reforecast process

    Compliance & Regulatory Reporting

    Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal reporting requirements

    Support defense industry-specific compliance and audit requirements as applicable

    Coordinate and lead external audits, including government and group audits

    Maintain documentation and reporting standards to support regulatory reviews

    Systems & Process Improvement

    Act as the financial systems lead for Visual ERP and Tagetik reporting

    Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and controls

    Support data integrity and system enhancements related to financial reporting

    Leadership & Business Partnership

    Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the President and senior leadership

    Provide financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to support decision-making

    Mentor and develop the accounting team, with a focus on succession planning

    Collaborate with group and global finance teams across multiple time zones and cultures

    Lead the local departmental budgeting and oversight process

    Qualifications & Experience

    Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or equivalent preferred)

    7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably in manufacturing

    Experience working in a multi-entity, international reporting environment

    Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP; familiarity with IFRS required

    Experience with ERP systems; familiarity with Visual and Tagetik desired

    Experience in regulated industries (defense, aerospace, government contracting) preferred

    Skills & Competencies

    Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise

    High attention to detail with the ability to manage competing deadlines

    Effective communicators across organizational and cultural boundaries

    Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop staff

    Hands-on, solutions-oriented mindset suitable for a mid-sized organization

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