Controller (Client Opening)

Our client is a growing privately held middlemarket organization seeking a Financial Controller to play a critical leadership role in financial management compliance and operational excellence. This is a handson full time onsite opportunity for a finance leader who enjoys working in a dynamic highvolume environment and partnering closely with executive and operational leadership.

The Financial Controller will oversee accounting and financial operations ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and help strengthen processes and controls as the organization continues to grow. This role leads a small accounting team and serves as a trusted business partner to senior leadership and reporting to the CFO.

This role offers an opportunity to join a dynamic stable and growing organization in Southeast Michigan. We are seeking a finance leader who enjoys working across multiple layers of the business contributing not only through financial expertise but also as a handson partner to executive and operational leadership. Qualified candidates who are motivated actionoriented and ready to make an immediate impact are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates based in Southeast Michigan.

Role and Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Lead all accounting operations including general ledger accounts payable accounts receivable inventory accounting billing and payroll
• Maintain the general ledger depreciation schedules reconciliations workpapers and journal entries as needed
• Prepare accurate monthly quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Manage the monthend close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Prepare account analyses and reconciliations
• Develop and enhance dashboards and performance metrics to support business decisionmaking

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Partner with senior financial leadership to prepare annual budgets and financial forecasts
• Monitor and analyze financial performance margins purchasing costs and variances
• Support longrange financial planning and scenario analysis

Cash Treasury & Risk Management

• Oversee daily cash flow and support banking and treasury activities
• Provide backup support for transactional accounting functions as needed
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory tax and reporting requirements

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and financial data
• Coordinate with external accountants on annual reviews compilations or audits
• Support enterprise risk management and related administrative processes

Leadership & Business Partnership

• Partner closely with executive leadership and operations to support strategic initiatives
• Standardize accounting practices and implement system and process improvements
• Serve as a financial advisor to crossfunctional teams including operations and sales
• Foster a collaborative highperformance accounting team environment focused on accountability communication and professionalism

Qualifications & Experience

• 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience
• Experience in distribution logistics supplybased or other complex highvolume operating environments strongly preferred
• Prior experience in a middlemarket or familyowned organization is a plus

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in accounting Finance or a related field required
• Current CPA CMA or successful completion of MBA preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accrualbasis accounting

• Proficiency with accounting and ERP systems (e.g. QuickBooks or comparable ERP platforms)
• Strong Excel skills and financial modeling capabilities

Characteristics of an Ideal Candidate

• Highly analytical detailoriented and well organized
• Comfortable working in a handson fastpaced environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with leadership and crossfunctional teams
• Demonstrated integrity accountability curiosity and sound judgment
• Ability to work independently while consistently meeting deadlines

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performancebased incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and 401(k) retirement plan
• Vacation time Sick time and holiday pay
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A stable teamoriented environment within a growing organization
• Direct exposure to executive leadership and meaningful impact on business outcomes

The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.