Assistant Controller

Venteon; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller for an industry-leading sales/distribution company in Detroit. The role entails overseeing all accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance while providing strategic insights. Ideal candidates will have substantial accounting experience and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience including management.
• Experience managing insurance and treasury compliance.
• CPA, CMA or similar designation highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations including GL, AP/AR, and financial reporting.
• Lead year-end close and prepare audited financial statements.
• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Provide strategic financial insights and manage treasury.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Knowledge of GAAP

Financial Statement Preparation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

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3 plus years of Assistant Controller experience

Venteon Finance is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Controller for an industry leading sales/distribution company located in the Detroit area. The Controller oversees all aspects of accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and treasury management, while providing strategic insights and modernizing systems.

Requirements of the Assistant Controller

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including management
• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation
• Proven experience working with external auditors and tax advisors
• Experience managing insurance, treasury, and tax compliance
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• CPA, CMA or other professional designation highly preferred
• Retail dealership and related legacy system experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities of the Assistant Controller

• Oversee all accounting operations including GL, AP/AR, and financial reporting
• Lead year-end close and the preparation of audited financial statements
• Act as primary liaison with external auditors and tax advisors
• Maintain insurance controls and manage risk compliance documentation
• Oversee treasury management, including cash flow forecasting and banking relationships
• Provide strategic financial insights and partner with the senior team on planning
• Review and optimize accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to apply to this job and email your resume to [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting and Retail

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401(k)

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