Controller
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Job Location:
Detroit, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Angott Search Group is seeking a hands-on detail-oriented Controller to join a long-standing family-owned creamery with retail grocery and manufacturing operations. This role will oversee all accounting functions strengthen financial processes and provide strategic insight to ownership as the company continues to grow.
Position Overview
The Controller is responsible for daily accounting operations financial reporting inventory costing compliance and continuous process improvement. This position requires someone who can balance tactical execution with strategic thinking while thriving in a collaborative family-business culture.
Key Responsibilities
Manage AP AR payroll banking GL maintenance and month/year-end close.
Prepare timely financial statements budgets KPIs forecasts and variance analysis.
Maintain and improve product costing models margins and inventory accuracy.
Partner with operations to reduce waste and improve cost controls.
Coordinate with outside CPA for audits and tax filings; ensure GAAP compliance.
Identify opportunities to streamline accounting systems and reporting processes.
Serve as a trusted advisor to ownership and collaborate across operations retail HR and sales.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelors in Accounting Finance or related field
3 years of accounting experience (manufacturing food production retail or CPG preferred)
Strong GAAP knowledge; experience with costing inventory accounting multi-location operations
Familiarity with modern accounting systems and ADP
Preferred:
Experience in a family-owned or closely held business
Exposure to food manufacturing compliance (a plus not required)
Key Competencies
High integrity and strong alignment with family-business values
Analytical detail-oriented and organized
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Proactive mindset with ability to improve systems and processes
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience
Comprehensive health dental and retirement benefits
Key Skills
- Aviation Safety
- Corporate Banking
- Front Office
- AC Maintenance
- Cosmetics
- Art
About Company
Angott Search Group is a national executive search firm specializing in recruiting experienced professionals for financial, automotive, energy and legal roles and more.
