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 a hands-on Controller to join a growing organization in Belleville, Michigan and lead core accounting operations with a strong focus on accuracy, structure, and continuous improvement. This newly created role offers the opportunity to shape financial processes, enhance reporting quality, and support leadership with clear insights that guide business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is comfortable balancing strategic priorities with daily execution.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounting activities across the general ledger, payables, receivables, cash administration, payroll coordination, and period-end close.<br>• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles to deliver complete and timely financial results.<br>• Produce and review financial statements, supporting schedules, and related reports in alignment with U.S. GAAP standards.<br>• Build and refine accounting policies, reconciliation procedures, and internal control practices to strengthen financial accuracy and compliance.<br>• Monitor balance sheet activity, investigate variances, and resolve account discrepancies efficiently.<br>• Partner with leadership to incorporate acquired businesses into the company’s accounting and financial reporting framework.<br>• Create practical management reports and dashboards that improve visibility into performance, liquidity, and working capital.<br>• Collaborate with operational teams to enhance cost oversight, reporting transparency, and process effectiveness.<br>• Serve as a key contact for external auditors, tax professionals, banking partners, and other financial stakeholders.<br>• Lead and develop accounting staff while contributing to budgeting, forecasting, automation efforts, and special financial projects.
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.