Controller

Job Title:

Corporate Controller

Location:

Birmingham, MI (On-Site)

Salary:

$125,000 – $140,000 + bonus

OverviewGrowing industrial/manufacturing organization seeking a hands-on Corporate Controller to lead accounting and financial operations for a multi-site business supporting 300+ employees.

This role reports to the CFO, supervises a team of 3–4, and owns day-to-day accounting, reporting, and compliance in a project-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle accounting including month-end close, financial reporting, and consolidation support

Supervise AP, AR, payroll, and general accounting staff

Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and internal controls

Oversee inventory, cost accounting, and project-based financial tracking

Support tax compliance, audits, and banking/treasury activities

Drive process improvements and support ERP systems (Sage, QuickBooks, or similar)

Partner with leadership on financial performance and operational strategy

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

7+ years of progressive accounting experience; prior Controller or senior leadership experience preferred

Construction, manufacturing, or industrial services background strongly preferred

Experience supervising accounting staff

Strong GAAP, reporting, and audit knowledge

CPA or MBA preferred