Controller

Buckingham Search; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks PTO

Holiday shutdown

401(k) with company contributions

Job summary

Buckingham Search is guiding a leading international manufacturing organization in selecting a Financial Controller for its North American leadership team. The role oversees accounting operations, controls, and scalable processes amid growth, with exposure to Europe and North America. The ideal candidate has 5–7+ years in manufacturing accounting, SAP expertise, and a strong command of U.S.

GAAP. This hands-on leadership role reports to the Global CFO, offering high visibility and significant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with capital equipment manufacturing strongly preferred
• SAP experience required
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and general accounting principles
• Hands-on leadership style with exceptional communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Oversee payroll, benefits administration, accounts payable, banking relationships, and cash management
• Prepare and file sales tax, activity tax, and other regulatory filings across multiple jurisdictions
• Support quarterly tax estimates and coordinate with external auditors and regulatory agencies
• Strengthen internal controls and implement scalable accounting processes
• Partner with leadership on financial planning, operational decisions, and business initiatives
• Help support the continued integration and growth of the North American business

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A growing international manufacturing organization is seeking a Financial Controller to join its North American leadership team during an exciting period of growth, integration, and transformation.

Reporting directly to North American leadership and the Global CFO, this is a highly visible, hands‑on role responsible for leading the accounting function, strengthening financial controls, and building scalable processes as the organization continues to expand. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves while partnering closely with executive leadership to help shape the future of the finance organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, month‑end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Oversee payroll, benefits administration, accounts payable, banking relationships, and cash management
• Prepare and file sales tax, activity tax, and other regulatory filings across multiple jurisdictions
• Support quarterly tax estimates and coordinate with external auditors and regulatory agencies
• Strengthen internal controls and implement scalable accounting processes
• Partner with leadership on financial planning, operational decisions, and business initiatives
• Help support the continued integration and growth of the North American business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with capital equipment manufacturing strongly preferred
• SAP experience required
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and general accounting principles
• Hands‑on leadership style with exceptional communication and organizational skills

Why Join?

• Opportunity to build and scale the accounting function during a period of significant growth
• High visibility with North American and global executive leadership
• International exposure while partnering with teams across Europe and North America
• Stable, well‑established global organization with a long history of innovation
• Outstanding benefits package, including:4 weeks of PTO, Company shutdown during the holiday season
• coverageImmediate eligibility for a generous 401(k) program with company contributions