AGS Company Automotive Solutions LLC
Director of Finance & Controller
AGS Company Automotive Solutions LLC, Muskegon Heights, Michigan, United States
AGS Company Automotive Solutions is a trusted leader in the automotive aftermarket, proudly serving customers for more than 85 years. With a reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation, AGS provides a wide range of products including brake, fuel, transmission, and specialty lines that keep vehicles on the road and performing at their best.
Headquartered in Muskegon, Michigan, AGS is committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement across manufacturing, distribution, and customer service. Our people are the foundation of our success, and we foster a culture guided by our core values:
Give, Respect, Act, Innovate, and Lead.
These values shape how we work, collaborate, and grow together as a team.
By combining strong Midwestern roots with forward-thinking innovation, AGS continues to expand its reach across global markets, driving progress and delivering solutions that customers can trust.
At AGS, our values of
Give, Respect, Act, Innovate, and Lead
shape how we work together and deliver excellence in the automotive industry.
Company Values:
Give:
"Share Generously" - We commit to generosity in every action, sharing our time, knowledge, and resources to foster a collaborative and supportive environment.
Respect:
"Value Every Voice" - We uphold a culture of respect, where every voice is valued and diversity is celebrated, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Act:
"Act with Integrity" - We take decisive action, guided by integrity and responsibility, to address challenges proactively and achieve our goals effectively.
Innovate:
"Embrace Creativity" - We embrace creativity and innovation, constantly seeking novel solutions and approaches to drive progress and stay ahead of the curve.
Lead:
"Inspire by Example" - We lead by example, inspire others through our dedication and passion, and strive to empower each team member to reach their full potential.
The Director of Finance & Controller is a senior leadership role at AGS Company Automotive Solutions, responsible for both the strategic direction and operational execution of the company’s financial function. This role owns the integrity, accuracy, and scalability of financial operations across a complex, multi‑entity business that includes U.S.-based manufacturing and operations in Michigan, a distribution center, an international entity in Vietnam, and a growing eCommerce business.
This position requires a seasoned finance leader who is equally comfortable setting financial strategy, partnering with executive leadership, and rolling up their sleeves to ensure the numbers are right. The Director of Finance & Controller serves as the financial authority for the organization, bringing structure to complexity, discipline to systems, and clarity to decision‑making, particularly within a challenging ERP environment.
Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Oversight Own the company’s financial close process (monthly, quarterly, annual) across all entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency.
Prepare and present financial statements, management reports, and variance analysis to execute leadership.
Ensure strong internal controls, segregation of duties, and compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
Lead audit preparation and coordination (financial, tax, banking, and insurance).
Multi‑Entity International Accounting Manage consolidation financial reporting across US operations, distribution, eCommerce, and Vietnam entity.
Oversee inter‑company transactions, transfer pricing considerations, eliminations, and reconciliations.
Partner with external international accounting resources to ensure local compliance while maintaining global consistency.
ERP Ownership & Financial Systems Serve as financial owner and subject matter expert of AGS’ ERP system.
Ensure accurate configuration, usage, and continuous improvement of ERP financial modules (GL, AP, AR, Inventory, Costing).
Identify gaps, risks, and inefficiencies within ERP and drive corrective actions.
Partner cross‑functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, and IT to ensure data integrity and process alignment.
Cost Accounting & Operations Support Oversee inventory accounting, standard costing, variances, and margin analysis.
Partner closely with Operations and Supply Chain leaders to provide clear insight into labor, material, freight, and overhead costs.
Support pricing analysis, margin improvement initiatives, and make‑v‑buy decisions.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategy Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting process across all business units.
Build and maintain financial models to support growth initiatives, capital investments, pricing decisions, and resource allocation.
Provide forward‑looking financial insights, scenario analysis, and risk assessments to executive leadership.
Partner with leadership on long‑term financial planning, cash flow strategy, and capital structure considerations.
Culture, Collaboration & Leadership Model AGS values in daily leadership, decision‑making, and professional conduct.
Partner closely with Finance, Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, and executive leadership to ensure financial processes are accurate, timely, and aligned with business needs.
Promote strong cross‑functional collaboration by translating financial information into clear, actionable insights.
Identify and drive improvements in workflows, documentation, internal controls, and financial governance.
Foster organized, efficient, and compliant finance environment that supports scalability.
Identify opportunities to improve workflows, documentation, and internal controls.
Contribute to an organized, efficient, and compliant work environment.
Share knowledge and collaborate across teams to support learning and consistency.
Actively participate in team‑building activities, training, and company‑wide initiatives that strengthen engagement and performance.
Champion open communication, continuous improvement, and shared accountability for accuracy, integrity, and results.
Additional Responsibilities & Expectations Act as primary financial authority and thought partner to executive leadership.
Set financial standards, discipline, and decision frameworks across organization.
Establish and enforce financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Lead ERP governance and ensure financial data integrity.
Identify financial, operational, and systems‑related risks early and recommend mitigation strategies.
Support banking relationships, audits, financing activities, and potential due diligence efforts.
Drive continuous improvement across accounting, inventory, costing, and reporting.
Balance strategy leadership with hands‑on execution as required.
What Success Looks Like Financial data is accurate, timely, and consistently trusted across the organization.
Monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes run smoothly without last‑minute escalations.
Leadership has clear, actionable insight into margins, inventory, cash flow, and performance.
ERP financial modules are stable, well‑governed, and continuously improving.
Inventory, costing, and inter‑company transactions are reconciled and understood.
The Vietnam entity is fully integrated into consolidated reporting with strong compliance.
Audits, tax filings, and external reviews are well‑managed and uneventful (the good kind).
Financial risks are identified early, communicated clearly, and proactively mitigated.
The accounting team operates with confidence, accountability, and clear ownership.
Finance is viewed as a strategic partner, not a bottleneck or back‑office function.
The organization scales without financial chaos as the business grows and evolves.
Opportunities to improve processes, controls, or efficiency are identified and acted upon.
AGS values are demonstrated consistently through integrity, accountability, collaboration, and attention to detail.
Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (CPA strongly preferred).
8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including Controller‑level responsibility.
Proven experience in manufacturing and inventory‑based environments (required).
Experience with multi‑entity and international accounting structures.
Deep ERP experience, including implementation, cleanup, or significant optimization.
Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory controls, and operational finance.
Ability to operate at both strategic and hands‑on levels.
High level of integrity, accountability, and resilience.
Key Competencies Financial rigor with strong operational and manufacturing acumen.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and fixing what’s broken.
Proven ability to lead through complexity and change.
Strong communicator who can translate numbers into insight.
Detail‑oriented without losing sight of the big picture.
Calm, steady leadership under pressure.
High ownership mentality, sees problems and solves them.
Perks & Benefits At AGS Company Automotive Solutions, we believe great work starts with taking care of our people professionally, personally, and physically. Our benefits are designed to support your health, growth, and overall well‑being while fostering a culture where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.
Health & Wellness Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Short‑Term Disability (STD) and Long‑Term Disability (LTD) coverage.
Life insurance.
AFLAC supplemental insurance options.
Fitness membership benefit to support an active, healthy lifestyle.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential support and resources.
Growth & Development Ongoing educational and professional development opportunities.
Proud partner of The Soar and Cornerstone University, providing access to learning, leadership development, and career growth pathways.
Culture First A people‑centered, values‑driven culture rooted in respect, collaboration, and trust.
Supportive leadership that believes in growth, feedback, and doing the right thing.
A workplace where your voice matters and your contributions are recognized.
Salary & Bonus Base Salary Range:
$150,000 - $175,000 (Range is based on experience, skills, and role alignment within the organization.)
Bonus Eligibility:
Eligible for a performance‑based bonus of up to 10 – 15% of base annual salary, based on individual, team, and company performance.
At AGS Company Automotive Solutions, compensation is aligned to market benchmarks, role scope, and individual performance. We aim to place employees appropriately within the market range at the time of hire or promotion and conduct structured annual reviews tied to performance assessments.
Salary progression is guided by demonstrated capability, impact, and readiness for expanded responsibility. This approach supports fairness, internal equity, transparency, and sustainable growth for both our people and the business.
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Headquartered in Muskegon, Michigan, AGS is committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement across manufacturing, distribution, and customer service. Our people are the foundation of our success, and we foster a culture guided by our core values:
Give, Respect, Act, Innovate, and Lead.
These values shape how we work, collaborate, and grow together as a team.
By combining strong Midwestern roots with forward-thinking innovation, AGS continues to expand its reach across global markets, driving progress and delivering solutions that customers can trust.
At AGS, our values of
Give, Respect, Act, Innovate, and Lead
shape how we work together and deliver excellence in the automotive industry.
Company Values:
Give:
"Share Generously" - We commit to generosity in every action, sharing our time, knowledge, and resources to foster a collaborative and supportive environment.
Respect:
"Value Every Voice" - We uphold a culture of respect, where every voice is valued and diversity is celebrated, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Act:
"Act with Integrity" - We take decisive action, guided by integrity and responsibility, to address challenges proactively and achieve our goals effectively.
Innovate:
"Embrace Creativity" - We embrace creativity and innovation, constantly seeking novel solutions and approaches to drive progress and stay ahead of the curve.
Lead:
"Inspire by Example" - We lead by example, inspire others through our dedication and passion, and strive to empower each team member to reach their full potential.
The Director of Finance & Controller is a senior leadership role at AGS Company Automotive Solutions, responsible for both the strategic direction and operational execution of the company’s financial function. This role owns the integrity, accuracy, and scalability of financial operations across a complex, multi‑entity business that includes U.S.-based manufacturing and operations in Michigan, a distribution center, an international entity in Vietnam, and a growing eCommerce business.
This position requires a seasoned finance leader who is equally comfortable setting financial strategy, partnering with executive leadership, and rolling up their sleeves to ensure the numbers are right. The Director of Finance & Controller serves as the financial authority for the organization, bringing structure to complexity, discipline to systems, and clarity to decision‑making, particularly within a challenging ERP environment.
Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Oversight Own the company’s financial close process (monthly, quarterly, annual) across all entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency.
Prepare and present financial statements, management reports, and variance analysis to execute leadership.
Ensure strong internal controls, segregation of duties, and compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
Lead audit preparation and coordination (financial, tax, banking, and insurance).
Multi‑Entity International Accounting Manage consolidation financial reporting across US operations, distribution, eCommerce, and Vietnam entity.
Oversee inter‑company transactions, transfer pricing considerations, eliminations, and reconciliations.
Partner with external international accounting resources to ensure local compliance while maintaining global consistency.
ERP Ownership & Financial Systems Serve as financial owner and subject matter expert of AGS’ ERP system.
Ensure accurate configuration, usage, and continuous improvement of ERP financial modules (GL, AP, AR, Inventory, Costing).
Identify gaps, risks, and inefficiencies within ERP and drive corrective actions.
Partner cross‑functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, and IT to ensure data integrity and process alignment.
Cost Accounting & Operations Support Oversee inventory accounting, standard costing, variances, and margin analysis.
Partner closely with Operations and Supply Chain leaders to provide clear insight into labor, material, freight, and overhead costs.
Support pricing analysis, margin improvement initiatives, and make‑v‑buy decisions.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategy Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting process across all business units.
Build and maintain financial models to support growth initiatives, capital investments, pricing decisions, and resource allocation.
Provide forward‑looking financial insights, scenario analysis, and risk assessments to executive leadership.
Partner with leadership on long‑term financial planning, cash flow strategy, and capital structure considerations.
Culture, Collaboration & Leadership Model AGS values in daily leadership, decision‑making, and professional conduct.
Partner closely with Finance, Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, and executive leadership to ensure financial processes are accurate, timely, and aligned with business needs.
Promote strong cross‑functional collaboration by translating financial information into clear, actionable insights.
Identify and drive improvements in workflows, documentation, internal controls, and financial governance.
Foster organized, efficient, and compliant finance environment that supports scalability.
Identify opportunities to improve workflows, documentation, and internal controls.
Contribute to an organized, efficient, and compliant work environment.
Share knowledge and collaborate across teams to support learning and consistency.
Actively participate in team‑building activities, training, and company‑wide initiatives that strengthen engagement and performance.
Champion open communication, continuous improvement, and shared accountability for accuracy, integrity, and results.
Additional Responsibilities & Expectations Act as primary financial authority and thought partner to executive leadership.
Set financial standards, discipline, and decision frameworks across organization.
Establish and enforce financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Lead ERP governance and ensure financial data integrity.
Identify financial, operational, and systems‑related risks early and recommend mitigation strategies.
Support banking relationships, audits, financing activities, and potential due diligence efforts.
Drive continuous improvement across accounting, inventory, costing, and reporting.
Balance strategy leadership with hands‑on execution as required.
What Success Looks Like Financial data is accurate, timely, and consistently trusted across the organization.
Monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes run smoothly without last‑minute escalations.
Leadership has clear, actionable insight into margins, inventory, cash flow, and performance.
ERP financial modules are stable, well‑governed, and continuously improving.
Inventory, costing, and inter‑company transactions are reconciled and understood.
The Vietnam entity is fully integrated into consolidated reporting with strong compliance.
Audits, tax filings, and external reviews are well‑managed and uneventful (the good kind).
Financial risks are identified early, communicated clearly, and proactively mitigated.
The accounting team operates with confidence, accountability, and clear ownership.
Finance is viewed as a strategic partner, not a bottleneck or back‑office function.
The organization scales without financial chaos as the business grows and evolves.
Opportunities to improve processes, controls, or efficiency are identified and acted upon.
AGS values are demonstrated consistently through integrity, accountability, collaboration, and attention to detail.
Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (CPA strongly preferred).
8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including Controller‑level responsibility.
Proven experience in manufacturing and inventory‑based environments (required).
Experience with multi‑entity and international accounting structures.
Deep ERP experience, including implementation, cleanup, or significant optimization.
Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory controls, and operational finance.
Ability to operate at both strategic and hands‑on levels.
High level of integrity, accountability, and resilience.
Key Competencies Financial rigor with strong operational and manufacturing acumen.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and fixing what’s broken.
Proven ability to lead through complexity and change.
Strong communicator who can translate numbers into insight.
Detail‑oriented without losing sight of the big picture.
Calm, steady leadership under pressure.
High ownership mentality, sees problems and solves them.
Perks & Benefits At AGS Company Automotive Solutions, we believe great work starts with taking care of our people professionally, personally, and physically. Our benefits are designed to support your health, growth, and overall well‑being while fostering a culture where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.
Health & Wellness Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Short‑Term Disability (STD) and Long‑Term Disability (LTD) coverage.
Life insurance.
AFLAC supplemental insurance options.
Fitness membership benefit to support an active, healthy lifestyle.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential support and resources.
Growth & Development Ongoing educational and professional development opportunities.
Proud partner of The Soar and Cornerstone University, providing access to learning, leadership development, and career growth pathways.
Culture First A people‑centered, values‑driven culture rooted in respect, collaboration, and trust.
Supportive leadership that believes in growth, feedback, and doing the right thing.
A workplace where your voice matters and your contributions are recognized.
Salary & Bonus Base Salary Range:
$150,000 - $175,000 (Range is based on experience, skills, and role alignment within the organization.)
Bonus Eligibility:
Eligible for a performance‑based bonus of up to 10 – 15% of base annual salary, based on individual, team, and company performance.
At AGS Company Automotive Solutions, compensation is aligned to market benchmarks, role scope, and individual performance. We aim to place employees appropriately within the market range at the time of hire or promotion and conduct structured annual reviews tied to performance assessments.
Salary progression is guided by demonstrated capability, impact, and readiness for expanded responsibility. This approach supports fairness, internal equity, transparency, and sustainable growth for both our people and the business.
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