<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>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.</p><p>• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities by completing assigned accounting tasks on schedule.</p><p>• Perform account, bank, and balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.</p><p>• Partner with the corporate accounting team on financial reporting deliverables and day-to-day accounting operations.</p><p>• Assist in maintaining and strengthening internal control procedures to promote compliance and reliable reporting.</p><p>• Review accounting data for completeness and accuracy using Excel and other financial systems.</p><p>• Contribute to process execution within platforms such as Great Plains, HFM, BlackLine, and Oracle where applicable.</p>