Controller Job in Troy, MI

Controller Consultant

We are looking for an experienced Controller Consultant to lead all finance and accounting activities for our location. This long-term engagement is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can independently manage day-to-day financial operations while helping establish a strong accounting foundation for a rapidly expanding business. The role offers the opportunity to support significant revenue growth by maintaining accurate reporting, strengthening financial controls, and ensuring core transactions are processed correctly.

The day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Oversee the full accounting function for the site, serving as the primary finance leader responsible for daily financial operations.
• Manage the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of reconciliations, adjustments, and financial reporting activities.
• Prepare and post journal entries with a high degree of accuracy to support complete and reliable financial statements.
• Monitor purchasing-related transactions to confirm they are recorded properly and flow through financial systems as intended.
• Organize, validate, and enter historical financial information when needed to help establish complete and usable accounting records.
• Build accounting processes, controls, and reporting routines from the ground up to support a growing operation.
• Partner with operational stakeholders to provide financial insight and maintain alignment between business activity and accounting results.
• Support the financial infrastructure needed for a growth plan by maintaining disciplined reporting and strong oversight of accounting data.