Corporate Controller

Venteon Finance is currently seeking a Corporate Controller for an industry leading manufacturing company located in the metro-Detroit, MI area. This position is responsible for both the financial and managerial accounting functions within a manufacturing organization. This role will provide the organization with financial analysis, reporting, forecasting and planning and develop and enhance accounting controls and methodologies. Additionally, this position will assist in providing day-to-day supervision and direction for the various accounting functions.

Requirements of the Corporate Controller

• 8 + years of progressive accounting/finance experience in a multi-location manufacturing environment.

• A bachelor s degree in accounting or finance.

• Master s degree or CPA is highly preferred.

• Possesses advanced Excel skills 

• Must possess a strong understanding of financial data analysis, supply chain management and inventory management.

• Strong project management, communication and leadership skills.

• Financial planning and analysis experience in a manufacturing organization, with experience in cost standards development, variance analysis and BOM.

• Expert knowledge of accounting policies and practices.

• Must possess strong budgeting and forecasting skills.

Responsibilities of the Corporate Controller

• Oversee the activities of the accounting department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements and annual audits and annual budgets.

• Support overall business strategy, leadership, and management, along with continually improving financial controls, systems, and procedures.

• Assist with developing financial strategy, architecting financial models that enable the Company s short and long-term growth plans.

• In conjunction with the CFO, establish financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, forecasts and reporting standards on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis.

• Partner with senior leadership as an advisor and key stakeholder in developing the strategic plan and vision of the Company moving forward.

• Oversee daily matters related to areas such as receivables, payables, general ledger and payroll.

• Supervise staff to include, but not limited to designating work assignments, providing instruction, reviewing completed work, training staff/new hires, participating in the interview and selection process and conducting performance appraisals.

• Monitors financial performance by measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances.

If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to apply to this job and email your resume to ppirrone@venteon.com.

 We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.

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