Our client, a profitable automotive manufacturing and engineering firm, has asked us to locate an Assistant Controller for their corporate headquarters in the Detroit-Metro region.
They are looking for a motivated, energetic professional to help guide the accounting department of a company that has consistently turned a profit for nearly 20 years and which has earned record profits in the past 5 years. This role, which reports directly to the VP of Finance, is responsible for oversight of the company’s general accounting functions, including financial statements, general ledger, payables/receivables, tax returns, and month-end and year-end closing and reviews. The accounting department is not large and there is frequent and direct exposure to senior management, the board of directors, and CFO.
Our client offers an excellent compensation package, including a competitive salary, bonuses, retirement options, and health benefits, for a total package up to $100K. The role provides an excellent work-life balance (no travel and generous holidays and paid leave). Our client also believes in promoting from within and there are numerous opportunities for advancement (previous occupant of this role was promoted to a more senior finance role within the company), including overseas placement.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with monthly closing requirements, including preparation of financial statements.
- Analyze financial information related to customer projects and computation of monthly revenues.
- Responsible for overseeing accounting procedures, internal controls (implementing, monitoring, enhancing), and database management.
- Oversee payables, receivables, billing, invoicing, and vendor relationships.
- Assist in the development of budgets, cash flows, and forecasts.
- Assist with yearly audit preparation.
- Assist in compilation of Federal, State, and Benefit tax returns.
- Supervise and mentor accounting department staff.
- Provide timely and accurate information to internal customers.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5+ years experience with financial reporting, reconciliation, cash flow forecasting, general ledger, accounts receivable, job costing and corporate taxation.
- CPA and public accounting experience highly preferred.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills required.
- Experience with a variety of accounting software packages (i.e. Solomon, Crystal Reports, SQL database, etc.)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
If you are interested in this role, please forward a Word version resume to the email address below or give me a call for further information. I look forward to hearing from you.
Arthur Gluzman, 248-306-9027, arthur@globalrecruiters.com
Or feel free to apply via LinkedIn.
