Corporate Controller

The Staffing Resource Group, Inc

Troy, MI

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$180,000–$240,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Acquisition Integration, Analysis Skills, Automation, Bank Management, Best Practices, Billing, Budgeting, Business Growth, Business Operations, Business Support, Capital Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Cash Flow, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Contract Manufacturing, Contract Requirements, Corporate Policies, Cost Accounting, Cost Allocation, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), Deltek Costpoint, Depreciation, Due Diligence, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Finance, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Audit, Financial Compliance, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Metrics, Financial Modeling, Financial Operations, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Financial Risk, Financial Statements, Financial Strategy, Financial Systems, Fixed Asset Management, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government, Government Contracts, Government Regulations, Government Requirements, Improvement Metrics, Internal Audit, Inventory Costs, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Management, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Mergers and Acquisitions, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Operational Audit, Operational Improvement, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Payment Processing, Payroll Accounting, People Management, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Physical Inventory, Plant Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss, Project/Program Management, Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Revenue Recognition, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Secret Clearance, Statistical Reports, Statistics, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Variance Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Management

LOCATION

Troy, MI

POSTED

5 days ago

Corporate Controller

Location: Boston MA, SE Michigan area, or Washington, DC (hybrid over 60%)
Industry: Dept. of Defense
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: $180k to $240k/yr.
Clearance: Ability to obtain Secret clearance

Summary: Lead the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and internal control environment in support of a growing defense contracting and manufacturing organization. The Corporate Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting activities across both corporate and plant operations, ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, CAS, and government contracting requirements, and support executive leadership with accurate financial analysis and operational insight.

Requirements:

Bachelor s degree in Accounting or Finance
10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
3+ years of leadership experience managing accounting teams
Experience in a government contracting, defense, and/or manufacturing environment
Proficiency in Costpoint ERP REQUIRED
Strong knowledge of CAS, GAAP, FAR, cost accounting, and DCAA compliance requirements
Experience with project accounting, indirect rate management, plant-level cost accounting, and inventory management
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Strong analytical, planning, organizational, and interpretive skills
Excellent communication and executive presentation abilities
Ability to obtain secret clearance

Duties:
Financial Management & Reporting

Lead all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, cost accounting, and plant-level financial reporting.
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Develop and maintain financial reporting packages for executive leadership and Board of Directors.
Ensure accuracy of revenue recognition, project accounting, indirect rate calculations, and contract cost allocations.
Complete and analyze financial and statistical reports reflecting plant financial position and KPIs; perform cost and operating variance analyses to identify root causes and partner with operations to drive improvement.
Monitor cash flow, working capital, and financial performance metrics.
Record receivables, reconcile monthly bank statements, and manage weekly vendor payment processes to ensure payment terms are met.

Plant & Manufacturing Accounting

Provide overall direction and guidance for plant financial and accounting functions, ensuring consistency in financial reporting and controls across the manufacturing facility.
Support annual plant-wide physical inventory counts and daily cycle counts; perform analysis of variances identified during inventory counts to maintain inventory costs at budgeted levels.
Analyze plant capital budgets to ensure consistency with capital policy and achievement of financial results.
Maintain fixed assets and government property including recording and proper journalizing of monthly depreciation, and government-required recordkeeping per FAR.
Continuously seek to maximize resources and provide guidance on data analytics and plant metrics for continuous improvement and best practices in cost recognition and control.
Support overall plant profitability and operational success through strong analytical and variance review of facility-wide productivity, inventory reduction, and budget adherence.

Government Contracting Compliance

Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, DCAA, DFARS, and other government contracting regulations.
Oversee incurred cost submissions, provisional billing rates, indirect rate structures, and government audits.
Support compliance with DCAA and DCMA requirements.
Maintain adequate internal controls and accounting policies to support government contract compliance.
Coordinate responses to external audits and government financial reviews.

Leadership & Operational Excellence

Lead and develop the accounting and finance team, including performance management, mentoring, and process improvement initiatives.
Establish scalable accounting processes and financial controls to support company growth and acquisitions.
Partner cross-functionally with Program Management, Contracts, HR, Operations, and Plant Management to support financial planning and operational execution.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to automation, reporting efficiency, and process standardization.
Support Costpoint ERP optimization and financial systems initiatives.

Audit & Internal Controls

Manage annual financial statement audits, facilitate plant-level audit processes with internal and external auditors, and support tax activities.
Complete half-year statistical data uploads to ensure the integrity of financial accounting entity positions.
Maintain and strengthen internal control frameworks and accounting policies.
Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical financial practices.
Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

Strategic Finance Support

Assist executive leadership with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and strategic planning.
Support mergers, acquisitions, integrations, and due diligence activities as needed.
Provide financial insight and recommendations to support business growth and operational decision-making.

Corporate Controller

The Staffing Resource Group, Inc

Troy, MI

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