Assistant Controller - Financial Reporting

POSITION OVERVIEW

You want to love what you do and love where you work. Gentex gives you the best of both worlds. A global technology company headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, Gentex is an 8‑time winner of the Top Workplaces in Michigan. The Controller is a high‑level support role to the Vice President of Accounting, responsible for General Accounting, Operations, or Financial Reporting. This is an onsite position located in Holland, MI and is not open to hybrid or remote work.

• Oversee a designated functional area to develop and execute strategies to ensure accuracy.
• Assist in the preparation and review of financial statements in compliance with official guidelines and requirements.
• Review and monitor designated functional area accounts and reconciliations.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Assist in the development and preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Participate in preparation for the annual audit.
• Develop reports for management and regulatory bodies based on functional area of responsibility.
• Review the company’s accounting information to identify and resolve inaccuracies or imbalances.
• Utilize accounting IT system to facilitate processes and maintain records.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Building Collaborative Relationships – Developing, maintaining, and strengthening partnerships with others inside or outside the organization.
• Analytical Thinking – Tackling a problem by using a logical, systematic, and sequential approach.
• Attention to Detail – Ensuring information is complete and accurate; following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
• Building Teams – Working with staff to strengthen the team, leading by example, and going beyond the expected to ensure success.
• Maintaining high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
• Complying with all company policies and procedures, safety regulations, and promoting a safe workplace.

• 4‑year degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Senior Accountant, Assistant Controller, or equivalent role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• 1‑3 years of leadership experience.

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA).
• Advanced Excel skills.

Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status, military service, and other legally protected reasons. Gentex is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.

Benefits include profit‑sharing bonuses four times a year, a 5% 401(k) match, world‑class benefits, and an employee stock purchase program. The office is located near Lake Michigan, in Holland, MI.