Controller

We have a client in the automotive industry located in the North Michigan area seeking a Controller to manage the company s financial matters as well as providing management and leadership for a collaborative dedicated team of professionals within the accounting division. This is an excellent opportunity for a leader seeking a career in a well organized efficient and innovative global organization. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Support the finance function ensuring the integrity of the accounting policies and standards the financial governance of the company and the internal control environment.
  
• Review and participate in the preparation of the company s financial results monthly/quarterly/annually vs. the budget and forecast.
  
• Manage reporting including journal entry review monthly reconciliation review key account analysis and variance reporting to include budget to actual analysis.
  
• Financial analysis: Prepare and provide financial reports to support decisionmaking and assess financial performance (KPI analysis project expense analysis cost tracking etc.).
  
• Provide leadership and direction to the finance department ensuring effective goal setting performance monitoring and reviews communication and training/development plans.
  
• Review and participate in tax management reporting to Corporate Tax Group Sales/Use tax reporting Property tax filings 1099 s and manage relationship with Property Tax consulting firm.
  
• Ensure system of Internal Control documentation and reviews are being performed.
  
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  

Requirements

• Directly manages a small dedicated team in the accounting division.
  
• Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
  
• Responsibilities include interviewing hiring and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  
• Five or more years of related operational experience within Accounting and Controlling (Accounting experience is a must controlling experience beneficial)
  
• Experience with ERP and MRP systems.
  
• Inventory control general and cost accounting experience.
  
• Knowledge of SOX mandates financial reporting requirements.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication organizational and analytical skills.
  
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; advanced knowledge of Excel required.
  

Your preferred qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in accounting plus 5 years experience with at least three years in a supervisory capacity; or equivalent preferably in manufacturing.
  
• Ability to multitask while maintaining a high degree of accuracy
  
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
  

Benefits

• Excellent medical and dental benefits.
  
• 401k
  
• Profit sharing