• Livonia, MI
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Controller

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    A privately held, internationally backed industrial organization is adding a senior accounting leader to oversee U.S. financial operations during a phase of operational change and footprint expansion.

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    This position sits at the center of accounting execution and operational finance, with responsibility for accuracy, compliance, and day-to-day financial mechanics, while also helping evolve how the function operates as the business grows.

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    This is an on-site role based at a Midwest headquarters and works closely with both regional leadership and global finance counterparts.

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    What You’ll Be Responsible For

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    • Direct ownership of core accounting activities including general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and period close
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    • Administration of payroll processes and coordination of employee benefit programs
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    • Oversight of cash activity, banking relationships, and account reconciliations
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    • Preparation and filing of indirect tax returns across multiple jurisdictions
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    • Support of cross-border transactions and intercompany activity
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    • Coordination of statutory filings and regulatory documentation
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    • Primary finance contact during external audits and tax examinations
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    • Calculation and support of quarterly tax estimates and related payments
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    • Management of accounts payable workflows and vendor payments
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    • Review, refinement, and documentation of accounting processes and controls
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    • Collaboration with leadership on financial planning, reporting, and operational analysis
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    Background That Fits Well

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    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline
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    • 5–7+ years of progressive experience in an accounting leadership role
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    • Prior exposure to manufacturing, industrial products, or engineered equipment environments
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    • Strong understanding of U.S. accounting standards and transactional accounting
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    • Experience supporting payroll, benefits, and multi-entity operations
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    • Hands-on ERP experience required (SAP exposure strongly preferred)
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    • Advanced Excel capability and comfort working directly in the data
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    • Self-directed, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities
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    • Clear communicator who works effectively across functions and cultures
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    What Makes This Role Different

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    • The scope blends execution and influence — you’ll own the numbers while shaping how work gets done
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    • Close proximity to decision-makers without excessive layers or bureaucracy
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    • Meaningful interaction with global stakeholders, not just domestic reporting
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    • Room to establish structure where needed without inheriting a rigid legacy framework
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    • A setting that values practical judgment and follow-through over theory
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    • Stability of an established business combined with active operational evolution
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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLivonia, MI

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Policiesunmatched
    • Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
    • Accounts Payableunmatched
    • Banking Servicesunmatched
    • Business Growthunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Employee Benefitsunmatched
    • External Auditunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Controlunmatched
    • Financial Operationsunmatched
    • Financial Planningunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Follow Throughunmatched
    • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
    • Global Financial Marketsunmatched
    • Industrial Organizationunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Operational Auditunmatched
    • Payroll Administrationunmatched
    • Payroll Managementunmatched
    • Process Managementunmatched
    • Product Engineeringunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Tax Planningunmatched
    • Tax Returnsunmatched

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