Controller

Controller Role Description Location: Detroit, MI Position Purpose The Controller leads the Accounting Team, including the accounting manager, accounting assistant, and accounts payable. The role oversees accounting operations and financial reporting for all DCFC entities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and ownership requirements, and providing leadership and guidance to the accounting team. The Controller leads the monthly financial statement review process, the annual budget creation process, the forecasting process, and the accounts payable process. The Controller assists the CFO with research and special projects as needed. The Controller position will be based out of our corporate headquarters in Detroit, Michigan. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes for DCFC entities. Review and approve financial statements, account reconciliations, and other supporting schedules. Ensure accuracy of revenue recognition, expense allocations, and balance sheet reconciliations. Review month‑end accounting packages (general ledger, trial balance, reconciliations, balance sheet, income statement) created by the accounting manager/accountants to ensure compliance with established accounting principles and legal guidelines. Supervise and provide guidance to the accounting team. Assess current accounting operations, offer recommendations for improvement, and implement new processes. Oversee QuickBooks accounting software, assess its suitability for current and future needs. Prepare and oversee monthly board and investor reporting preparation. Oversee DCFC corporate entity and subsidiaries’ financials, including monthly review and forecast, cash flow projection, and annual budget preparation. Lead the annual audit process, working with the CPA firm to provide documentation and management estimates. Work with the CPA tax firm to provide financial information and investor information for the preparation of tax returns and K‑1s. Support the CFO and organization with respect to stadium development and mixed‑use development projects, determining cost accounting needs (software and staffing). Attend DCFC soccer matches and oversee cash handling processes for food, beverage, merchandise, and ticketing. Prepare ad hoc financial reports as requested by management. Perform other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned. Qualifications Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail. Strong integrity, ethical and moral behavior regarding operations, company confidentiality, and overall interactions internally and externally. Systematic, process driven. Focus on process improvement and ability to meet deadlines. Ability to work well within a team. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or equivalent, or equivalent education, training, and experience. CPA license and/or CMA certification preferred. A minimum of five years of relevant accounting experience (ideally with sports industry experience) operating as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or senior property accountant. Minimum of two years supervising accounting team members. Proficient computer skills, including Google Suite, Microsoft Office (advanced Excel user), and proficiency with QuickBooks (or comparable accounting software). This position does not require a valid driver’s license. Compensation and Benefits Competitive salary aligned with experience. Comprehensive benefits, including health, retirement, and life insurance. Professional growth opportunities within a fast‑evolving soccer club on the cusp of significant expansion. Supervisory Responsibility This position has direct supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment This job operates in an office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Physical Demands The role is largely sedentary but requires occasional filing and the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Other Duties Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Detroit City Football Club LLC is an equal opportunity employer that abides by all Federal, State, and local employment laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Detroit City FC