<p><strong>Position:</strong> Controller</p><p><strong>Reports To:</strong> Chief Financial Officer (CFO)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Detroit, MI</p><p><strong>Minimum Experience:</strong> 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p><p>Our 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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Day-to-Day:</strong></p><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><p><strong>Month-End:</strong></p><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><p><strong>Year-End:</strong></p><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><p>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.</p>
<p>Due to company growth, our client is adding an Assistant Controller / Controller to work directly alongside the CFO. This newly created position will support accounting, finance, payroll, HR, banking, financial reporting, and month-end close activities while helping build processes and scale the organization. </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities </strong></p><p>• Partner with the CFO to support the Accounting and Finance department. </p><p>• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes. </p><p>• Manage general ledger activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting. </p><p>• Support payroll, HR administration, and banking functions. </p><p>• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash management. </p><p>• Support audits, compliance efforts, and process improvements. </p><p>• Collaborate with project and operational teams. </p><p>• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives. </p>
We are looking for a Contract Controller to support financial leadership for a real estate development organization in Detroit, Michigan. This role will oversee accounting operations, strengthen financial controls, and deliver accurate reporting that supports business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong controllership expertise, hands-on knowledge of real estate finance, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger oversight, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.<br>• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements, management reports, and supporting analyses for leadership review.<br>• Monitor budgets, cash flow, and project-level financial performance across real estate development activities.<br>• Establish and maintain internal controls that promote compliance, accuracy, and consistency in financial reporting.<br>• Coordinate with project teams, external accountants, and other stakeholders to resolve financial issues and improve reporting quality.<br>• Review accounting records and supporting documentation to ensure transactions are recorded properly and in accordance with company policies.<br>• Support audits, tax preparation, and regulatory reporting by organizing schedules and responding to information requests.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and implement more efficient financial processes where needed.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Oversee the accounting team, setting clear expectations, supporting career development, and driving strong performance across the department.<br>• Prepare and review monthly and annual financial reports while maintaining compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.<br>• Establish, enhance, and monitor accounting policies and internal controls to improve reliability and reduce financial risk.<br>• Drive process improvements across receivables, inventory, payables, fixed assets, and payroll to increase efficiency and strengthen control procedures.<br>• Build annual operating plans, quarterly forecasts, and longer-range financial models to support strategic decision-making.<br>• Analyze business results, highlight key performance trends, and explain differences between actual performance and budgeted targets.<br>• Maintain reconciliations and supporting documentation for general ledger balances and reported financial statement amounts.<br>• Manage standard costing activities, including variance review and reporting, within a manufacturing environment.<br>• Support special financial reporting needs and contribute to finance-related system implementation or migration initiatives when applicable.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a growing aftermarket automotive parts company in Michigan. This permanent position will lead core accounting operations, support timely and accurate financial reporting, and provide insight through budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong inventory accounting knowledge and a hands-on approach to managing the day-to-day financial activities of the business.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounting activities, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and financial data remains current and reliable.<br>• Partner with leadership to complete monthly and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and preparation of financial reports.<br>• Develop budgets and forecasts, then evaluate actual results against expectations to identify trends and explain variances.<br>• Oversee general ledger maintenance, cash management, and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with reporting needs.<br>• Manage inventory-related accounting processes, including valuation, tracking, and support for annual physical inventory procedures.<br>• Apply job costing principles to monitor product and operational costs, helping improve visibility into profitability.<br>• Maintain and optimize accounting records within QuickBooks Enterprise, supporting efficient reporting and internal financial controls.<br>• Analyze cost and operational data to provide actionable recommendations that strengthen financial performance and decision-making.