Assistant Controller

Talentify; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 92,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an Assistant Controller in Pontiac, MI to partner with the Chief Accounting Officer and lead day-to-day accounting operations for a high-volume multi-entity retail environment.

The role oversees core accounting functions, month-end close, internal controls, and cross-functional collaboration with operations, purchasing, and store leadership. This hands-on leader will mentor a large team and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership of teams.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Experience building and maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel (lookups, queries, pivot tables).

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations across financial reporting, AP/AR, fixed assets, audit support, and tax compliance.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Oversee external audits and serve as main contact for auditors.
• Provide hands-on leadership for a large accounting team with mentoring and performance management.
• Maintain internal controls, procedures, and policies; drive process improvements.
• Partner with operations, purchasing, advertising, real estate, e-commerce, and store leadership.
• Support periodic physical inventory activity and standardize reporting tools and analytics.

Skills

GAAP

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Leadership

Excel advanced

Internal controls

Audit coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Assistant Controller

Description

Position Overview

This Assistant Controller opportunity supports the Chief Accounting Officer and is responsible for leading the day-to-day accounting operations for a high-volume, multi-entity retail environment. This person will oversee core accounting functions, drive process improvements, support month-end and year-end close, and serve as a key leader across financial reporting, compliance, audit coordination, and team management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations across financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, audit support, and tax compliance.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, variance analysis, reconciliations, and closing entries.
• Oversee external financial and sales/use tax audits and serve as a primary point of contact for auditors.
• Provide hands‑on leadership for a large accounting team, including mentoring, coaching, performance management, and prioritization of department workflows.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and written policies while identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Partner cross‑functionally with operations, purchasing, advertising, real estate, e‑commerce, and store leadership to support business needs.
• Support periodic physical inventory activity and help standardize reporting tools, analytics, and templates for the broader accounting function.

M-F 8am - 5:30pm

Skills

Financial statement, Journal entry, Finance, General ledger, Gaap, Accounts receivable, Accounting, Financial reporting

Top Skills Details

Financial statement,Journal entry,Finance,General ledger,Gaap,Accounts receivable,Accounting,Financial reporting

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership of accounting teams.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month‑end close.
• Experience building and maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including lookups, queries, and pivot tables.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a retail or high‑volume multi‑location environment.
• Experience supporting tax compliance, external audit activity, and multi‑state operations.
• Experience with data analysis, reporting tools, and process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to operate in a hands‑on leadership role and balance strategic oversight with day‑to‑day execution.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Pontiac, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $92000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pontiac,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world‑class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry‑leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.