Controller

Air Lift Company; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with 8% match

Supportive culture and work-life focus

Professional development

Job summary

Air Lift Company in Lansing, Michigan seeks a Controller to ensure integrity and timeliness of accounting and financial reporting. You will provide leadership for the accounting function, oversee day-to-day operations, and develop scalable financial processes with a business-partner mindset.

The role requires CPA credentials, 10+ years of accounting experience, and 5+ years in leadership, with strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and ERP system proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required)
• CPA license (required)
• 10+ years in accounting/financial experience
• 5+ years of accounting leadership
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls
• Experience leading month-end/year-end close and preparing financial statements

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Company's accounting function, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all accounting activities and financial reporting.
• Manage and develop the accounting team, establishing clear expectations, accountability, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes and continually identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Prepare, review, and ensure the integrity of financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements).
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and financial reporting standards.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Lead financial risk assessment activities and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Coordinate external audit activities and serve as primary contact with outside audit partners.
• Coordinate preparation of tax schedules for external professionals.
• Oversee accounting for inventory, fixed assets, capex, and other significant accounts.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

ERP systems

Internal controls

Financial analysis

Risk assessment

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Air Lift, a third-generation family-owned company, was founded in 1949 in Lansing, Michigan.Air Lift supplies the automotive aftermarket with load assist products and performance suspensions for show and track. Our goal is to consistently provide products and services that meet and exceed customer's requirements and expectations.We do this by recruiting top talent and retaining them through our commitment to professional development and preservation of our culture.

Job Description Summary

The Controller is responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of Air Lift's accounting and financial reporting activities and provides leadership for the accounting function. This role oversees day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, risk management, compliance, and the development of accounting policies and procedures.

As Air Lift continues to grow and evolve, the Controller will play an important role in building scalable financial processes, strengthening controls, developing the accounting team, and providing financial insight to support sound business decisions. The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with a practical, collaborative business-partner mindset.

What you'll do:

• Lead and oversee the Company's accounting function, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all accounting activities and financial reporting.
• Manage and develop the accounting team, establishing clear expectations, accountability, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes and continually identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Prepare, review, and ensure the integrity of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and supporting schedules.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and financial reporting standards.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable financial, accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead financial risk assessment activities and continually evaluate the effectiveness of internal financial controls.
• Coordinate external audit activities and serve as a primary point of contact with the Company's outside audit and accounting partners.
• Coordinate preparation of tax schedules and information required by external tax professionals.
• Oversee accounting for inventory, fixed assets, capital expenditures, and other significant balance sheet accounts.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible accounting and financial experience.
• 5+ years of demonstrated accounting leadership experience, including responsibility for developing and leading accounting professionals.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated experience leading month-end and year-end close processes and preparing financial statements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify financial and operational risk and establish appropriate controls.
• Strong systems aptitude and experience working with ERP and financial reporting systems.
• Excellent leadership, within a manufacturing environment, preferred.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Generous 401(k) with up to 8% company matching
• A supportive and inclusive company culture that prioritizes work/life balance
• Professional development to help grow your career