Assistant Controller

Description

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller Consultant to support core accounting operations and financial reporting for a long-term engagement in Southfield, Michigan. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage close activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and contribute meaningful financial insight in a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining compliance, supporting planning activities, and improving financial processes across the organization.

The day-to-day responsibilities include:

- Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

- Prepare, review, and post journal entries while maintaining precise general ledger records and supporting documentation.

- Complete balance sheet reconciliations, including cash activity and bank account analysis, and resolve discrepancies promptly.

- Reconcile customer and supplier accounts to improve accuracy, reduce outstanding issues, and support clean financial records.

- Produce financial statements and analyze performance against budget and forecast, highlighting trends and recommending corrective actions.

- Assess capital spending proposals by developing financial payback analysis and clearly communicating the business value of investments.

- Contribute to budgeting and forecasting cycles by compiling financial data, validating assumptions, and supporting planning discussions.

- Support internal and external audit activities, regulatory reporting, and adherence to accounting standards, internal controls, and governance requirements.

- Use accounting platforms such as Quick Books, JD Edwards, and One Stream to manage reporting activities and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and process effectiveness.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

- 7+ years of accounting or corporate finance experience, including substantial responsibility for general ledger and close processes.

- Strong background in month-end close, financial reporting, and financial statement audit support.

- Experience performing bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and balance sheet analysis with a high degree of accuracy.

- Proven ability to interpret financial results, investigate variances, and provide practical recommendations to leadership.

- Hands-on experience with Quick Books is required; familiarity with JD Edwards and One Stream is preferred.

- Prior experience in a manufacturing company environment is strongly preferred.

- Solid understanding of internal controls, regulatory compliance, and standard accounting practices.

- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to manage priorities independently in a contract role.

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