Controller

UHY-US; Rochester (MI); In loco; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

UHY-US invites applications for a Controller role based onsite in Michigan. You will lead accounting and controlling functions, drive budgets and forecasts, and manage project costing and financial risk across a multi-site setup with international stakeholders.

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on leadership in finance, solid ERP implementation experience, and a track record of improving processes within a manufacturing or project-based environment.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of finance or accounting leadership experience.
• Industrial or manufacturing finance experience required in project-based environments.
• Strong project controlling and project costing experience including budgets and profitability.
• Hands-on accounting ownership in a small or mid-sized organization.

Mansioni

• Lead and develop Accounting and Controlling functions with hands-on financial leadership.
• Coach and support finance team through onboarding, feedback, and development.
• Oversee project controlling, including budgets, costs, progress, profitability, and risk analysis.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for revenue and liquidity.
• Coordinate domestic and international tax matters and external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes and reporting.
• Support ERP implementation initiatives, including processes, data, and testing.

Conoscenze

Project controlling

Financial leadership

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Strumenti

ERP systems

Descrizione del lavoro

A great UHY client is seeking a Controller. The ideal candidate will have strong project controlling and costing experience, hands‑on accounting leadership in a small or mid‑sized organization, and prior ERP implementation experience.

The Controller role is an onsite position. This is a client direct hire position.

• Lead and develop the Accounting and Controlling functions, providing hands‑on financial leadership and day‑to‑day accounting oversight.
• Coach, mentor, and support finance team members through structured onboarding, ongoing feedback, and professional development.
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, processes, documentation, and backup procedures across the finance team.
• Partner with U.S. leadership, operational departments, and international parent‑company stakeholders.
• Identify and communicate commercial, financial, and project‑related risks to management.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, cost monitoring, and financial analysis.
• Develop and maintain financial planning processes for revenue, profitability, expenses, and liquidity.
• Oversee project controlling, including project budgets, actual costs, project progress, project costing, profitability, and financial risk analysis.
• Analyze financial performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and monitor key financial performance indicators and prepare management and group financial reports.
• Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and fixed asset accounting.
• Lead the transition from cash‑basis to accrual‑basis accounting and ensure accurate financial records.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Coordinate domestic and international tax matters and serve as the primary contact for external tax advisors and auditors.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal controls, and parent‑company reporting requirements.
• Oversee liquidity planning, cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and payment approval processes.
• Monitor receivables and working capital while identifying opportunities to improve collections, payment terms, and cash flow.
• Provide financial leadership for ERP implementation initiatives, including defining accounting processes, data requirements, controls, and approval structures.
• Coordinate system testing, functional acceptance, data quality, and end‑user training.
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve accounting and controlling processes, and maintain finance policies and procedures.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of finance or accounting leadership experience.
• Industrial or manufacturing finance experience required, ideally within automation, automotive, engineering, machinery, robotics, or another project‑based environment.
• Strong project controlling and project costing experience, including project budgets, cost analysis, profitability, and financial performance management.
• Hands‑on accounting ownership and experience managing day‑to‑day accounting operations in a small or mid‑sized organization.
• Strong background in accounting, controlling, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and treasury.
• Solid understanding of accrual accounting, financial controls, cash flow, and working capital management.
• Prior experience supporting or leading ERP implementations or financial systems improvements. Experience with proALPHA is not required; comparable ERP experience is acceptable.
• Experience with financial reporting, planning, and analysis systems.
• Strong leadership, team development, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, operational teams, external partners, and international stakeholders.
• Experience with an international manufacturing or industrial organization and parent‑company reporting structures preferred.
• Experience in automotive, automation, robotics, machinery, or material handling preferred.
• German language skills are a plus.
• Mid‑career professional with the ability and interest to remain actively involved in hands‑on accounting and financial leadership.

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