Financial Controller - Garden City - Horstman

    Horstman
    Horstman Garden City

    2 days 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

    PIda310f

  • Only for registered members Wayne County, MI

    Ventean Finance is currently engaged on an excellent search with a stable manufacturing client in the western suburbs of Wayne County. · ...

  • Only for registered members Lincoln Park, MI

    This position will bring structure insight and leadership to our finance team.We're growing fast looking for a Financial Controller who's ready to drive budgeting forecasting performance analysis. · ...

  • Only for registered members Auburn Hills Full time

    The Ideal Tridon Group comprises a family of brands that support, secure, and connect the movement of air, fluid, and electricity in critical applications. · We are the worldwide leader in clamps, strut,, hose supports,, conduit,, fittings,, and coupling solutions. Our products a ...

  • Only for registered members Detroit

    This is a direct-hire position and it is based in the metro Detroit area.This Sr.-level position will partner with the leadership team in translating business strategy into action that drives business results for this key location. · ...

  • Only for registered members Bloomfield Hills

    The controller oversees all financial operations for manufactured housing portfolio ensuring accurate accounting practices strong internal controls and compliance with property management and housing regulations. · Own and manage profit loss statements for each community ownershi ...

  • Only for registered members Dexter, MI

    We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Financial Controller to lead our finance department with energy and precision. · ...

  • Only for registered members Sterling Heights

    Job Title: · Financial Controller · 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 pa ...

  • Only for registered members Detroit Metropolitan Area

    We are conducting a confidential search for a Controller with a client company of ours that is a global supplier to the automotive and commercial vehicle industries. · This Sr.-level position will partner with the leadership team in translating business strategy into action that ...

  • Only for registered members Rochester Hills, MI

    +Guardian Angel Home Health Care is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Controller to oversee the organization's accounting operations and financial reporting functions. · +Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and financi ...

  • Only for registered members Bloomfield Hills, MI

    +The Financial Controller oversees all financial operations for manufactured housing portfolio ensuring accurate accounting practices strong internal controls compliance with property management and housing regulations. · + · +Oversee preparation of monthly quarterly and annual f ...

  • Only for registered members Detroit

    Job summaryController | Metro Detroit · Looking for someone who can be hands-on in the day-to-day and operate as a strategic leader—bringing fresh ideas, improving processes, and building a modern finance function. · ...

  • Only for registered members Howell, Michigan, United States

    +We are seeking a hands-on, results-driven Financial Controller to lead all plant-level finance and accounting for a rapidly growing automotive manufacturing facility in Howell, MI. · +Own the complete financial close, reporting, and controls for all site activities (manufacturin ...

  • Only for registered members Detroit

    We are looking for an analytical and passionate finance professional to join our company as the Controller.This role will serve as a key driver on finance and operations unit. · Lead all daily accounting functions. · Oversee month-end and year-end close processes. · ...

  • Only for registered members Auburn Hills

    The Site Financial Controller manages site industrial and financial performance through various indicators and tools. They ensure accuracy of management control and costing information in the ERP system.Promote Internal Control framework within their perimeter. · ...

  • Only for registered members Bloomfield Hills, MI

    The Controller oversees all financial operations for the manufactured housing portfolio ensuring accurate accounting practices strong internal controls and compliance with property management and housing regulations.This role is responsible for financial reporting budgeting treas ...

  • Only for registered members Novi

    We are seeking a hands-on Controller / CFO to lead financial strategy reporting and operational finance. This role is critical to supporting growth capital planning and disciplined execution across engineering manufacturing supply chain operations. · Lead all accounting finance t ...

  • Only for registered members Auburn Hills

    The Senior Financial Controlling Specialist – Engineering will ensure the integrity, efficiency and compliance of financial processes related to engineering activities. · Conduct critical analysis of ER&D focusing on operational efficiency and cost control. · Prepare financial pr ...

  • Only for registered members Auburn Hills, MI

    Ensure the integrity, efficiency, and compliance of financial processes related to engineering activities. · ...

  • Only for registered members Detroit OTHER

    We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Cost Analyst to join the Walbridge team. · Estimating Collaboration: Work with Estimating to fully understand the As-Sold Estimate along with preparing the baseline project cash flow. · Cost Impact Analysis: Review and analyze cost im ...

  • Only for registered members Detroit OTHER

    We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Cost Analyst to join the Walbridge team. · ...

  • Only for registered members Detroit

    The Opportunity. We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Cost Analyst to join the Walbridge team. · ...

Jobs
>
Financial controller
>
Jobs for Financial controller in Garden City