Assistant Controller: Multi-Entity Close Leader

Kerry Brothers Truck Repair; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Brothers Truck Repair in Metro Detroit, MI is seeking an Assistant Controller to own the month-end close, multi-entity consolidation, and consolidated financial reporting across a growing family of operating companies. This is a hands-on role that builds controllership processes and takes ownership of the numbers from close through reporting.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, acquisitive environment, proactively strengthens internal controls, and mentors staff accounting.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close calendar for all entities, coordinating owners and delivering consolidated close on schedule.
• Prepare, review, and approve journal entries across multiple legal entities in GAAP compliance.
• Own multi-entity consolidation including intercompany eliminations and intercompany billing across expanding entities.
• Design and refine cost and overhead allocation methodologies across entities and locations.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, drive resolution of variances, and sign off reconciliations prepared by others.
• Lead integration accounting for newly acquired businesses, including opening balance sheets and purchase price accounting.
• Prepare and own consolidated financial statements and management reporting with variance commentary to leadership.
• Strengthen internal controls and close documentation as the company scales across locations.
• Document technical accounting positions (revenue recognition, leases, business combinations) in written memos.
• Own cash flow forecasting, daily cash reporting, fixed assets, lease accounting, and sales/use tax compliance across entities.
• Support annual budgeting and reforecast process with entity- and location-level budgets.
• Serve as the primary contact for external audit and tax preparation, and manage lender reporting and debt covenants.
• Provide day-to-day mentorship to staff accounting and AP/AR, with growth potential into direct supervision.
• Identify and drive process improvements and automation opportunities as volume and locations grow.
• Serve as ERP accounting owner to ensure effective control and data integrity across the platform.

Job description

Kerry Brothers Truck Repair in Metro Detroit, MI is seeking an Assistant Controller to own the month-end close, multi-entity consolidation, and consolidated financial reporting across a growing family of operating companies. This is a hands-on role that builds controllership processes and takes ownership of the numbers from close through reporting.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, acquisitive environment, proactively strengthens internal controls, and mentors staff accounting.