Assistant Controller

Gallagher-Kaiser Corporation; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallagher-Kaiser Corporation in Michigan is seeking a seasoned accounting professional to assist the Controller with journal entries, monthly closings, and financial statements. The role oversees accounts payable and accounts receivable, processes 401(k) compliance, and supports sales and use tax reporting.

You will supervise staff accountants, coordinate with external accountants for year-end audits, and help manage cash flow forecasting while ensuring adherence to U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in finance, accounting or similar.
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar accounting role.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP).
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform and maintain reconciliations for general ledger accounts, including intercompany balances.
• Prepare monthly closings and financial statements.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processing and approvals.
• Coordinate payroll-related reports and 401(k) plan compliance.
• Assist with sales/use tax reporting and exemptions; support year-end audits.

Skills

Excel proficiency

U.S. GAAP

Analytical thinking

Communication

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree in finance, accounting or similar

Job description

Founded in 1952, Gallagher-Kaiser Corporation (GK) is a privately owned, turn-key supplier of paint finishing systems, commercial & industrial HVAC and mechanical automotive systems within the Kaiser Enterprise.

Together, this team serves a variety of customers in a wide array of markets. The business units compliment one another and provide expertise from engineering to equipment installation enterprise-wide.

Over the years, leading automotive manufacturers and suppliers around the world have come to rely on Gallagher-Kaiser to consistently deliver turn-key solutions to their toughest challenges. We offer a full breadth of services, including design & engineering, controls, iron and sheet metal work, modular, custom air supply houses, mechanical piping, equipment installation, facility launch and program management.

TISAX Certified

ISO 9001:2015 QMS, ISO 14001:2015 EMS, ISO 45001:2018 SMS Certified

Position Overview:

The position will report to and assist the Controller with all general accounting functions. These functions include, but are not limited to journal entries, monthly closings, financial statements, account receivables (AR) & account payables (AP). The successful candidate will play a vital role in the day-to-day accounting operations.

Responsibilities:

• Perform and maintain current reconciliations for general ledger accounts, including intercompany balances
• Maintain, manage and analyze monthly financial reports to ensure accurate departmental accounting
• Manage preparation of weekly cash flow forecasting and reporting and assist with cash responsibilities, including electronic payments, weekly check run and bank reconciliations
• Manage and oversee accounts payable processing, including approvals
• Manage and oversee employee expense reimbursements for compliance with company policy
• Manage 401(k) plan compliance and audits
• Assist with sales/use tax reporting and exemptions
• Assist in oversight of preparation and filing of payroll related reports and tax payments
• Support year-end financial statement audit and tax processes, including preparation of work papers and coordination with external accountants
• Support other various company returns, including personal property tax
• Supervise and mentor staff accountant(s) to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Assist Controller with special projects as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in finance, accounting or similar strongly preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role in accounting
• Highly Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, Vlookup, Xlookup, formulas)
• Understanding of U.S. GAAP
• Familiarity with payroll processing, including union environments (preferred)
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Extraordinary interpersonal skills to work in conjunction with other departments