Controller, Accounting, Accounting Manager

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established organization in the Metro Detroit area on an opportunity for an experienced Accounting & Finance Leader to oversee accounting operations within a complex, highly regulated, multi-entity environment.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys balancing leadership with day-to-day execution. This individual will work closely with senior leadership while overseeing financial reporting, compliance, accounting operations, and a team of accounting professionals.

• High-impact accounting leadership role within an established organization
• Opportunity to oversee accounting across a complex multi-entity structure
• Exposure to HUD and affordable housing accounting
• Opportunity to lead and develop an established accounting team
• Broad ownership across financial reporting, close, compliance, audit, and operational accounting
• Direct interaction with senior leadership and external stakeholders
• Opportunity to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting
• Hybrid work environment
• Long-term opportunity for continued professional growth

• Lead accounting activities across a complex portfolio of legal entities
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Review financial statements, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting
• Manage consolidated and intercompany accounting activities
• Oversee accounting and compliance requirements associated with HUD-regulated and affordable housing operations
• Maintain strong accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Coordinate annual audits and recurring external reporting requirements
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Oversee cash management and other financial operations
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting professionals
• Partner with auditors, regulatory agencies, financial partners, and other external stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting systems, reporting processes, workflows, and internal efficiencies
• Support organizational initiatives, new entities, transitions, and other strategic projects

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior accounting leadership experience
• HUD accounting and reporting experience strongly preferred
• Experience working within nonprofit accounting
• Strong experience supporting complex multi-entity organizations
• Experience with regulatory reporting, compliance, and external audits
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting capabilities
• Experience working within an ERP/accounting system
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to remain actively involved in day-to-day accounting
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across an organization

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys complex accounting environments and hands-on leadership while making a measurable impact on the accounting function.