Controller

Gordon-Flesc; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Personal time off

Vacation time

401(k) and match

Wellness program

Job summary

Gordon Flesch Company in Michigan seeks an experienced Accounting Manager to lead financial operations and drive reporting accuracy. You will oversee budgeting, reconciliations, and internal controls while partnering with cross-functional teams to optimize profitability.

The role requires 5–10 years of accounting experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting, and strong communication and supervisory skills. CPA is preferred. This is a full-time on-site position offering comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 5-10 years of accounting experience.
• 2+ years supervisory experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to work under pressure with a level demeanor.
• Reconciliation skills.
• Experience with core ERP and office software like LeaseWave, e-automate, Excel, Word.

Responsibilities

• Autonomously make administrative, financial and procedural decisions.
• Align department strategy with company initiatives and goals.
• Provide financial status and reports from collected data.
• Direct planning and preparation of fiscal budgeting.
• Oversee reporting for regulatory agencies and tax obligations.
• Coordinate ledger maintenance and reporting for divisions.
• Design and maintain systems controlling expenditures.
• Guide financial decisions and internal controls.
• Initiate operational improvements to increase efficiency.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Under pressure

Reconciliation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

LeaseWave

e-automate

Excel

Word

Job description

Career Opportunities with Gordon Flesch Company

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Offering an opportunity to be part of a high-performance team, enjoy exceptional benefits, and a supportive work-life balance, the Gordon Flesch Company is an employer of choice throughout WI, IL, IN, IA and OH. The Gordon Flesch Company strives to recognize and appreciate our associate’s commitment, creativity, and the results they deliver every day for our customers and the community. Salary for this position is based on level of experience.

In this role you will:

• Autonomously make administrative, financial and procedural decisions and judgments.
• Align department strategy with Company initiatives and goals.
• Provide status of financial condition and prepare special reports by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data.
• Direct planning and preparation of fiscal budgeting.
• Administer property and casualty liability insurance coverage plans.
• Oversee preparation of reporting as required by regulatory agencies such as property tax, sales tax, income tax, SAM registrations, etc.
• Plan and coordinate ledger maintenance and prepare reporting for Corporate, Sales, Aftermarket, Managed IT and Leasing Divisions, as well as consolidated results for all affiliated legal entities.
• Design, review and maintain systems that provide control of expenditures, including document support and retention for those expenditures.
• Guide financial decisions and protect financial assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Initiate and implement operational improvements to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of the department(s).
• Use financial analysis to identify potential organizational business process improvements or other efficiencies to promote improved profitability.
• Support product purchasing, pricing, marketing initiatives, sales programs and sales promotions through financial analysis and recommendations.
• Conduct and coordinate financial, product, market, operational and related research to support strategic and business planning within the various departments.
• Contribute to the team and company’s success by promoting user confidence in financial data and systems and maintaining confidentiality of financial information.
• Provide insight and thought initiatives for the company’s strategic path and visions.
• Supervise and develop members of the Accounting, Cash Applications, and Accounts Payable teams including, hiring, firing, work allocation, training, and problem resolution.
• Conduct leadership components of the performance review process including establishing appropriate and measurable goals, reviewing progress throughout the year, documenting performance, and conducting performance reviews.

You should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 5-10 years of accounting experience.
• 2+ years previous supervisory experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to work successfully under pressure with a level demeanor.
• Reconciliation skills.
• Ability to effectively use core ERP and office software(s) such as LeaseWave, e-automate, Excel, Word, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA Certification

• Medical, Dental, Personal Time, Vacation Time, 401(k) and 401(k) match, a Wellness Program and many benefits!

For full details of our Benefits Program please go to: www.gflesch.com/careers.

Gordon Flesch Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.