Assistant Controller

Titan Talent Acquisition Inc.; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Titan Talent Acquisition is partnering with an established organization to hire an experienced Assistant Controller for its Corporate Finance team. This high‑impact accounting leadership role will work closely with the VP Finance & Controller and oversee financial reporting, accounting operations, tax compliance, internal controls, process improvement, and team development.

The position includes direct supervision of accounting staff, performance management, workload planning, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience
• Public accounting and/or corporate accounting experience preferred
• Experience with financial reporting, audit, and accounting operations
• CPA or CMA preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate monthly and annual close processes
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting financial reporting
• Oversee general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and intercompany transactions
• Manage treasury activities including bank reconciliations, cash forecasting, and banking relationships
• Provide oversight of Accounts Payable, payroll, and internal procurement functions
• Oversee complex accruals, deferrals, and related reconciliations
• Analyze P&L results against budget and forecast and provide insight to senior leadership
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS
• Research and apply technical accounting guidance and assist with complex accounting matters
• Support tax compliance activities, including tax notices, filings, deferred taxes, and coordination with external tax advisors
• Assist with international tax compliance matters
• Maintain and continuously improve internal controls, accounting processes, and financial systems
• Develop documentation for financial processes and controls
• Improve reporting capabilities and provide financial analysis to senior management
• Design and support internal audit and compliance processes
• Lead, develop, and manage accounting team members across multiple functional areas
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Sales, Operations, and outside partners

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Advanced Excel

ERP/Financial systems

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP/Financial systems

Job description

Titan Talent Acquisition is partnering with an established organization looking to add an experienced Assistant Controller to its Corporate Finance team.

This is a high-impact accounting leadership position that will work closely with the VP Finance & Controller and have responsibility across financial reporting, accounting operations, tax compliance, internal controls, process improvement, and team development.

The position has direct oversight of accounting team members and responsibility for hiring, training, performance management, workload planning, and employee development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate monthly and annual close processes
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting financial reporting
• Oversee general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and intercompany transactions
• Manage treasury activities including bank reconciliations, cash forecasting, and banking relationships
• Provide oversight of Accounts Payable, payroll, and internal procurement functions
• Oversee complex accruals, deferrals, and related reconciliations
• Analyze P&L results against budget and forecast and provide insight to senior leadership
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS
• Research and apply technical accounting guidance and assist with complex accounting matters
• Support tax compliance activities, including tax notices, filings, deferred taxes, and coordination with external tax advisors
• Assist with international tax compliance matters
• Maintain and continuously improve internal controls, accounting processes, and financial systems
• Develop documentation for financial processes and controls
• Improve reporting capabilities and provide financial analysis to senior management
• Design and support internal audit and compliance processes
• Lead, develop, and manage accounting team members across multiple functional areas
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Sales, Operations, and outside partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience
• Public accounting and/or corporate accounting experience preferred
• Experience with financial reporting, audit, and accounting operations
• Previous experience leading or supervising accounting teams
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
• Experience working with ERP and financial systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• CPA or CMA preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with senior leadership
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to improve accounting processes and systems

About the Opportunity

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who wants broader leadership responsibility while remaining involved in the technical and operational side of accounting. The position offers exposure to senior leadership, complex accounting matters, financial systems, process improvement, and the development of a broader accounting team.