Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Controller

Our trusted client is looking for an experienced Controller to support a contract opportunity based in Burton, Michigan. This role is ideal for a finance specialist who can bring structure, insight, and efficiency to core accounting operations while partnering on reporting and planning activities. The position will focus on strengthening the monthly close process, improving financial visibility, and helping leadership make informed decisions through accurate and timely reporting. This is a Contract position.

The day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Direct the monthly and period-end close cycle to ensure deadlines are met and financial information is complete and reliable.

• Perform detailed reconciliations across balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate records.

• Prepare internal financial statements and recurring monthly reports that provide clear insight into business performance.

• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities by gathering inputs, analyzing trends, and supporting planning across the organization.

• Oversee cash flow monitoring and daily cash management activities to help maintain strong financial control.

• Support consolidated reporting for a multi-location business environment, including coordination across branch operations.

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, strengthen close procedures, and increase automation where practical.

• Collaborate on shared reporting needs using tools such as Excel, Planful, and Power BI to improve financial analysis and presentation.

The ideal candidate will have the following skillsets:

• 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance with substantial responsibility for controllership or related functions.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or similar field.

• Proven ability to manage month-end close activities, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.

• Strong understanding of balance sheet accounts, account analysis, and overall financial close organization.

• Hands-on experience with budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting in an operational business setting.

• Familiarity with consolidated reporting, preferably within a multi-entity or multi-location organization.

• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to work effectively in financial systems and reporting tools such as Planful or Power BI.

• Strong communication skills and a proactive, optimistic approach to working with stakeholders across the business.