Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Interim Controller to support financial operations for a long-term engagement based in Wixom, Michigan. This role will lead core accounting activities, provide reliable reporting, and help maintain strong financial visibility across ongoing business operations. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach to month-end close, cash flow forecasting, and financial review, while also offering guidance to accounting staff and cross-functional stakeholders.

The day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Lead day-to-day accounting oversight by directing staff activities and reviewing deliverables for accuracy and completeness.

• Manage the month-end close process, including cleanup activities, journal entry review, and preparation of month-end reporting packages.

• Prepare and refresh a 13-week cash flow forecast each week, incorporating actual results and updated projections.

• Evaluate monthly revenue calculations to confirm accuracy and alignment with financial records.

• Partner with project managers in recurring financial review meetings to assess project costs, validate tracking, and improve financial visibility.

• Support banking activity as needed, including transaction monitoring and related accounting follow-up.

• Coordinate year-end reporting requirements and assist with interim and annual audit activity in partnership with the external audit firm.

• Reconcile intercompany balances and prepare consolidation schedules to support accurate financial reporting.

• Serve as the accounting lead for acquisition integration efforts and other finance-related initiatives.

• Review payroll submissions on a biweekly basis and provide final approval as required.

The ideal candidate will have the following skill set:

• 7+ years of experience in accounting or controllership roles with strong ownership of financial reporting activities.

• Proven background managing month-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting deliverables.

• Experience preparing and maintaining cash flow reports and short-term financial projections.

• Knowledge of revenue review processes, general ledger activity, and intercompany account balancing.

• Ability to support audit requests, year-end reporting, and interim audit preparation.

• Proficiency with Epicor and other accounting systems used for reporting and close activities.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work closely with operational leaders on cost and project financial reviews.