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12 results for Corporate Controller in Ann Arbor, MI

Corporate Controller

Detroit, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
175000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
Position: ControllerReports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Location: Detroit, MIMinimum Experience: 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role About the OpportunityOur client, a manufacturer of premium, high-end products, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Controller to join their leadership team. This position plays a critical role in overseeing accounting operations, driving process improvements, and ensuring compliance and accuracy across all financial activities. The Controller will report directly to the CFO and partner with leadership across the organization to deliver strategic financial insights that support growth and operational excellence. Key ResponsibilitiesDay-to-Day:<ul><li>Oversee accounting operations including AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger management.</li><li>Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of all financial transactions.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals across multiple business lines.</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with leadership to deliver financial insights and drive process enhancements.</li></ul>Month-End:<ul><li>Manage month-end close, including reconciliations and preparation of accurate financial statements.</li><li>Analyze variances and deliver clear commentary to leadership.</li><li>Monitor cash flow and working capital performance.</li></ul>Year-End:<ul><li>Lead the annual close process and external audit coordination.</li><li>Oversee tax preparation and compliance through third-party providers.</li><li>Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles.</li></ul>If you have questions or would like more information please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131. For immediate and confidential please apply today.
2026-08-13T00:00:00Z

Tax Director/Manager - Corporate

Troy, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
160000 - 185000 USD / Yearly
A well-established and highly respected wealth management firm in the Metro Detroit area is seeking an experienced Tax Manager or Senior Tax Accountant to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax detail oriented who enjoys working directly with high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and closely held businesses while collaborating with financial advisors to deliver comprehensive tax planning strategies. This role is ideal for someone looking for a stable, client-focused environment with strong long-term career potential, excellent benefits, and a competitive compensation package. Position Overview The Tax Manager / Senior Tax Accountant will be responsible for the preparation and review of client tax returns, proactive tax planning, and ongoing client advisory services. The successful candidate will work closely with wealth advisors and clients to identify opportunities that minimize tax liabilities and support long-term financial goals. This position does not initially include staff supervision responsibilities, allowing the individual to remain focused on client service, tax compliance, and planning. Key Responsibilities Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for: High-net-worth individuals Trusts and estates Small businesses and closely held entities Provide year-round tax planning and advisory services to clients Identify tax-saving opportunities and develop strategic tax solutions Analyze client financial information and ensure compliance with tax regulations Research tax issues and communicate recommendations to clients and advisors Coordinate with wealth management professionals to deliver integrated financial and tax planning solutions Assist clients with tax notices and other compliance-related matters Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws Work Schedule 50–60 hours per week during tax season Return to a standard detail oriented schedule outside of tax season 100% in-office position
2026-08-05T00:00:00Z

Assistant Controller

Lansing, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
Our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing organization, is seeking an Assistant Controller to join its finance leadership team. We've partnered with this company for years and have successfully placed multiple professionals throughout the organization. They have an outstanding reputation for investing in their employees, promoting from within, and fostering a collaborative, team-oriented culture. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to take the next step into a highly visible leadership role with a company that values continuous improvement, operational excellence, and career development. The Assistant Controller position offers a hybrid work schedule and the opportunity to work alongside an experienced Controller while making a meaningful impact on the business. As the Assistant Controller, you'll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial reporting while supporting day-to-day accounting operations and process improvements. Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Assist in leading the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements and supporting account reconciliations.</li><li>Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.</li><li>Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory, and operational results to provide meaningful financial insights.</li><li>Assist with standard cost maintenance, inventory accounting, and cost variance analysis.</li><li>Partner with operations and plant leadership to improve financial performance and strengthen internal controls.</li><li>Coordinate annual audit activities and serve as a liaison with external auditors.</li><li>Support cash management, fixed assets, and capital expenditure reporting.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiencies through automation and best practices.</li><li>Mentor and develop accounting staff while serving as a trusted partner to the Controller.</li></ul>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054.
2026-07-24T00:00:00Z

Assistant Controller

Ann Arbor, MI
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Temporary / Contract
52.25 - 60.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller Consultant to support a corporate accounting team within a manufacturing environment. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who is comfortable working in a hybrid setting and contributing to core financial close and control activities. The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage key reporting and reconciliation processes with accuracy and consistency. Responsibilities:• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities by completing assigned accounting tasks on schedule.• Perform account, bank, and balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.• Partner with the corporate accounting team on financial reporting deliverables and day-to-day accounting operations.• Assist in maintaining and strengthening internal control procedures to promote compliance and reliable reporting.• Review accounting data for completeness and accuracy using Excel and other financial systems.• Contribute to process execution within platforms such as Great Plains, HFM, BlackLine, and Oracle where applicable.
2026-08-20T00:00:00Z

Controller

Southfield, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting oversight for a real estate portfolio in Southfield, Michigan. This role is responsible for maintaining timely and accurate financial reporting across commercial and multifamily properties while helping the accounting team uphold strong standards during the close process. The ideal candidate brings sound technical accounting knowledge, a collaborative leadership style, and the ability to strengthen controls, resolve issues, and support consistent financial operations. Responsibilities: • Lead the month-end close across the property portfolio, ensuring deadlines are met and reporting outputs are complete and reliable. • Evaluate and approve financial statements for commercial and multifamily assets, confirming accuracy before distribution. • Review account reconciliations, accrual entries, and supporting schedules to improve consistency, quality, and compliance with reporting standards. • Coach and support accounting staff in resolving close-related issues, clarifying expectations, and maintaining accountability for deliverables. • Oversee common area maintenance and tenant-related reconciliations, ensuring calculations align with lease requirements and supporting documentation is audit-ready. • Partner with property accountants and operations teams to address tenant billing questions, resolve discrepancies, and explain complex accounting structures such as expense pools, gross-ups, and caps. • Monitor multifamily accounting activity, including rent support, concessions, revenue recognition, vacancy-related analysis, and security deposit reconciliations. • Help implement and reinforce accounting policies, internal controls, proper workflow design, and segregation of duties across the department.
2026-08-12T00:00:00Z

Controller

Monroe, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
190000 - 210000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function and provide financial guidance that supports business performance. This role will oversee the close process, strengthen reporting accuracy, and help shape planning decisions through budgets, forecasts, and long-range analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound judgment, and a background in manufacturing finance. Responsibilities: • Lead the monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring financial results are completed accurately and on schedule. • Oversee the accounting team, setting clear expectations, supporting career development, and driving strong performance across the department. • Prepare and review monthly and annual financial reports while maintaining compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. • Establish, enhance, and monitor accounting policies and internal controls to improve reliability and reduce financial risk. • Drive process improvements across receivables, inventory, payables, fixed assets, and payroll to increase efficiency and strengthen control procedures. • Build annual operating plans, quarterly forecasts, and longer-range financial models to support strategic decision-making. • Analyze business results, highlight key performance trends, and explain differences between actual performance and budgeted targets. • Maintain reconciliations and supporting documentation for general ledger balances and reported financial statement amounts. • Manage standard costing activities, including variance review and reporting, within a manufacturing environment. • Support special financial reporting needs and contribute to finance-related system implementation or migration initiatives when applicable.
2026-08-19T00:00:00Z

Controller

Holland, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
155000 - 165000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Controller to lead accounting operations and maintain accurate, compliant financial reporting for a multi-entity organization based in Holland, Ohio. This position oversees close activities, consolidation, controls, tax coordination, and core accounting functions while partnering with leadership to support sound financial decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership capability, and the ability to improve processes across domestic and international operations. Responsibilities: • Direct daily accounting activities and guide the monthly and annual close cycle to ensure timely, reliable financial results. • Prepare, review, and refine financial statements, management reports, ledger activity, and account reconciliations with a strong focus on accuracy and completeness. • Lead consolidation for international entities, including foreign currency matters, intercompany balancing, and multi-company reporting requirements. • Partner with finance leadership by delivering dependable actuals, investigating variances, and helping maintain the quality of financial data used for planning and analysis. • Strengthen compliance by maintaining internal controls, supporting segregation of duties, and addressing control gaps through corrective actions. • Coordinate audit readiness and support regulatory and statutory reporting obligations across applicable U.S. and international requirements. • Oversee tax-related accounting activities, including state and local filings such as sales and use tax, property tax, and other jurisdictional obligations, while collaborating with external advisors on broader tax matters. • Manage treasury, accounts receivable, and accounts payable functions to promote efficient cash flow, timely collections, and accurate vendor payments. • Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team by setting priorities, establishing performance expectations, and encouraging continuous improvement.
2026-08-20T00:00:00Z

Controller

Bloomfield Hills, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to provide steady financial leadership for a private club in metro Detroit This position is ideal for a hands-on controller looking for in an exciting opportunity at a well respected private club. This is an on site role and open due to a retirement. Responsibilities:• Oversee daily accounting operations and provide practical financial leadership.• Prepare, review, and maintain accurate financial statements while ensuring reporting remains timely and reliable.• Partner with the existing accounting staff members responsible for billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll to support overall department performance.• Perform detailed account reviews, reconciliations, and general ledger oversight to keep records current and accurate.• Support budgeting, cash management, and routine financial analysis to assist leadership with operational decisions.• Use accounting systems and reporting tools to improve visibility into financial results and monitor key activity.• Contribute in a highly hands-on capacity, stepping into transactional and managerial accounting work as needed.
2026-08-05T00:00:00Z

Controller

South Lyon, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead core accounting activities and provide strong financial oversight for operations in South Lyon, Michigan. This position plays a central role in cost visibility, inventory accuracy, and timely reporting, while working closely with manufacturing, operations, and supply chain stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on background in cost accounting and can translate financial data into practical recommendations that support profitability and control. Responsibilities: • Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle to deliver complete and accurate financial results on schedule. • Supervise general ledger activity by reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation across key accounts. • Own product and project cost tracking by evaluating labor, materials, overhead, and related production expenses. • Assess margin performance, cost fluctuations, and operational trends, then present insights that help leadership make informed decisions. • Oversee inventory accounting processes, including valuation methods, standard cost maintenance, count procedures, and reserve analysis. • Review inventory movement and costing records to confirm transactions are reflected correctly in financial statements. • Reconcile inventory balances regularly and investigate discrepancies by partnering with operational teams to identify root causes. • Prepare financial statements, management reporting packages, and performance metrics tied to production, inventory, and overall business results. • Support planning activities by contributing to budgets, forecasts, and cost projections, while also assisting with audits, compliance matters, and internal control improvements.
2026-07-27T00:00:00Z

Controller

Bloomfield Township, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
105000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee the full accounting and finance function for a client located in Oakland County, Michigan. This position combines strategic financial leadership with active involvement in daily operations, supporting executive decision-making while ensuring strong financial controls and accurate reporting. The role will guide a small finance team and play an important part in budgeting, forecasting, cash oversight, lending support, and real estate-related financial activities. Responsibilities:• Lead day-to-day accounting and finance activities while supervising a three-person finance team and promoting accuracy, accountability, and efficiency.• Prepare and review monthly and periodic financial statements, close activities, and management reports to support informed business decisions.• Develop the annual budget and produce ongoing forecasts that reflect operating performance, project activity, and business goals.• Oversee cash flow planning, banking activity, and reconciliations to help maintain liquidity and support operational needs.• Manage payroll and accounts payable processes to ensure employees and vendors are paid correctly and on schedule.• Coordinate tax filings, support tax planning efforts, and work with external auditors and advisors to meet compliance requirements.• Maintain relationships with banking partners and assemble financial materials needed for loan requests and other financing discussions.• Partner with executive leadership on debt and equity funding initiatives, providing financial analysis and documentation as needed.• Support real estate transactions by overseeing financial documentation related to closings, insurance matters, and development activity.• Monitor key project and pricing information, including work-in-progress and related reporting used to track residential housing performance.
2026-08-12T00:00:00Z

Controller

Lansing, MI
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Temporary / Contract
50 - 70 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to support a real estate and property organization in Lansing, Michigan. This is a Long-term Contract opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who can supervise and review month-end reporting, improve cash flow visibility, and provide steady guidance to an established finance team. The position is best suited for someone with strong property management accounting expertise who is comfortable working in a predominantly onsite environment and partnering across multiple entities. You will play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy, supporting lender-related obligations, and helping the organization stay organized during budgeting and reporting cycles. Responsibilities:• Direct the month-end close process across a large portfolio of entities, ensuring financial reporting is timely, accurate, and scalable.• Prepare and refine weekly cash flow forecasts with a strong focus on accrual-based accounting and forward-looking analysis.• Review and approve monthly bank reconciliations while maintaining strong internal financial controls.• Provide day-to-day leadership and support to the four person accounting staff.• Oversee accounting activities tied to escrow balances, property taxes, and insurance-related transactions.• Coordinate budgeting efforts and help organize financial plans across the portfolio during budget season.• Manage draw requests and funding activity involving banks, grants, and other external financing sources.• Support lender compliance requirements by preparing documentation, reviewing reporting obligations, and helping ensure deadlines are met.• Evaluate monthly reporting processes for numerous entities and identify practical ways to improve efficiency and consistency.• Partner with internal stakeholders and external advisors to review financial results and address complex real estate accounting matters.
2026-08-18T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Detroit, MI
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Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead grant-related financial operations for a Contract position based in Detroit, Michigan. This role will oversee accounting activity tied to government, corporate, and foundation funding while ensuring accurate reporting, timely close processes, and strong internal controls. The ideal candidate brings a solid background in grant accounting, general ledger management, and audit support, along with the ability to guide staff and partner effectively with program leadership. Responsibilities: • Direct grant accounting activities across a portfolio of public and private funding sources, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and consistently. • Oversee month-end close tasks, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and review of general ledger activity related to funded programs. • Prepare and monitor grant billings, reimbursement requests, and supporting documentation to promote timely collection and compliance. • Produce financial reports for funders and internal stakeholders, translating grant activity into clear and reliable reporting. • Track budgets and expenditures for grant-funded initiatives, identifying variances and helping leadership manage spending against award terms. • Maintain and strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls that support grant compliance and financial accuracy. • Coordinate with program managers and external funding contacts to manage deadlines, resolve issues, and support reporting expectations. • Supervise grant accounting staff by assigning priorities, reviewing work quality, and fostering an organized, accountable team environment. • Support financial statement audits and Single Audit-related activities by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and audit-ready documentation.
2026-08-11T00:00:00Z