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Job Description

Job Description


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We are seeking a hands-on, operationally minded Controller to lead the accounting function while remaining actively involved in the day-to-day details. This individual will own the full accounting cycle, financial reporting, month-end close, and inventory accounting while overseeing the Senior Accountant and Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable functions.

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The Controller will also play a key role in improving processes and identifying opportunities to leverage automation, technology, and AI tools to create efficiencies across the accounting function.

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This position requires up to 25% travel.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Own the full-cycle accounting function, including general ledger, journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
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  • Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
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  • Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow reporting.
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  • Manage inventory accounting, reconciliations, and related processes.
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  • Remain hands-on and involved in the day-to-day accounting activities and problem-solving.
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  • Oversee, mentor, and develop the Senior Accountant and Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable functions.
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  • Identify inefficiencies and lead process improvement initiatives across the accounting function.
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  • Evaluate and implement automation and AI tools to streamline manual processes, improve reporting, enhance data analysis, and increase efficiency.
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  • Identify opportunities to leverage technology to improve reconciliations, reporting, workflows, and the month-end close process.
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  • Partner with operational leadership to provide financial insight and support business decisions.
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  • Support annual audits and other reporting requirements.
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  • Travel to company locations as needed, up to 25%.
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Qualifications

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  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
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  • Progressive accounting experience with strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting and financial reporting.
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  • Prior experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar accounting leadership role.
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  • Strong experience with month-end close, financial statement preparation, general ledger accounting, and reconciliations.
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  • Experience with inventory accounting.
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  • Previous experience managing and developing accounting professionals.
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  • Demonstrated success identifying and implementing process improvements.
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  • Interest in leveraging AI, automation, and technology to improve accounting processes and efficiency.
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  • Strong systems aptitude and a continuous-improvement mindset.
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  • Ability to operate as both a hands-on accountant and a leader.
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  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
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  • Ability to travel up to 25%.
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Numbers & Facts

LocationDetroit, MI

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Policiesunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • Balance Sheetunmatched
  • Business Supportunmatched
  • Cash Flowunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Controlunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Statementsunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Income Statementsunmatched
  • Inventory Managementunmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Developmentunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Travel Industryunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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