<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations and provide strong financial oversight for a manufacturing company in Sterling Heights, Michigan. This role manages core financial processes including reconciliations, payroll, job costing, reporting, and compliance while supporting accurate operational decision-making. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach, sound judgment, and the ability to keep multiple financial and administrative priorities moving efficiently.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee daily cash activity by monitoring bank accounts, reconciling balances, and validating credit card transactions for accuracy.</p><p>• Manage routine accounting workflows, including invoice entry, payment tracking, deposits, payroll processing, and maintenance of employee time records.</p><p>• Direct accounts payable and accounts receivable activities through regular reviews, vendor payments, and customer invoicing within the company’s ERP system.</p><p>• Administer job setup and costing by creating new job records, updating contract and bid logs, preparing bid support materials, and tracking in-process and completed job performance.</p><p>• Prepare month-end financial close activities, including journal entries, supporting schedules, balance sheet reviews, and income statement reporting for management.</p><p>• Maintain inventory and fixed asset records by recording adjustments, tracking additions and disposals, and aligning financial data with physical counts.</p><p>• Support regulatory and benefit-related obligations by handling tax-related payments, annual 1099 reporting, retirement contribution submissions, and audit preparation.</p><p>• Contribute to broader business operations by updating accounting procedures and employee records, assisting with hiring activities, attending production meetings, and completing special projects as needed.</p><p>• Develop financial data used for pricing, overhead, and labor rate calculations, and assemble monthly reporting packages for leadership review.</p><p>• Assist with contract administration and business support tasks such as progress payment documentation, lease renewal coordination, and customer credit card payment processing.</p>

• 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance, including responsibility for general ledger activities and financial reporting.<br>• Prior experience in a Controller or senior-level accounting role within a manufacturing, job shop, or project-based environment.<br>• Strong knowledge of job costing, month-end close, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliation processes.<br>• Hands-on experience using JobBOSS or a comparable ERP/accounting system to manage jobs, invoicing, and financial records.<br>• Ability to prepare accurate financial statements, journal entries, and supporting documentation with a high level of attention to detail.<br>• Familiarity with tax reporting, 1099 processing, fixed asset tracking, and audit support responsibilities.<br>• Proficiency in organizing multiple deadlines, prioritizing recurring deliverables, and working independently in a fast-paced setting.<br>• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with management, production teams, vendors, and employees across departments.

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