Our trusted client is seeking an experienced Controller Consultant to join our team for a long-term engagement. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who excels in financial oversight, team leadership, and strategic planning. You will play a critical role in ensuring accurate reporting, efficient payroll processes, and effective cash flow management. This fully onsite role is located in Detroit, Michigan. The day-to-day responsibilities: • Oversee and manage cash flow forecasts to ensure financial stability and address slow-pay scenarios on payables.• Verify payroll processes to maintain accuracy and compliance, without directly processing payroll.• Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering collaboration and productivity.• Manage job costing processes, including monthly payments to sales personnel.• Provide ad hoc financial support, such as finalizing tax reports and responding to specific requests from stakeholders.• Collaborate on system integrations, ensuring seamless communication between quoting systems and Sage for revenue tracking.• Supervise month-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial reports to support organizational decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have the following skill set: • Minimum of 7 years of experience in financial management or controlling roles.• Proven expertise in cash flow forecasting and managing payables.• Strong knowledge of payroll verification processes and team management.• Experience with job costing and monthly financial planning.• Familiarity with Sage or similar financial systems and integrations.• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.• Ability to provide detailed and accurate financial reports under tight deadlines.• Effective communication skills for interacting with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

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Detroit, MI
onsite
Temporary
47.50 - 55.00 USD / Hourly
Our trusted client is seeking an experienced Controller Consultant to join our team for a long-term engagement. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who excels in financial oversight, team leadership, and strategic planning. You will play a critical role in ensuring accurate reporting, efficient payroll processes, and effective cash flow management. This fully onsite role is located in Detroit, Michigan. The day-to-day responsibilities: • Oversee and manage cash flow forecasts to ensure financial stability and address slow-pay scenarios on payables.• Verify payroll processes to maintain accuracy and compliance, without directly processing payroll.• Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering collaboration and productivity.• Manage job costing processes, including monthly payments to sales personnel.• Provide ad hoc financial support, such as finalizing tax reports and responding to specific requests from stakeholders.• Collaborate on system integrations, ensuring seamless communication between quoting systems and Sage for revenue tracking.• Supervise month-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial reports to support organizational decision-making.
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