Corporate Controller

Coherix, Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherix, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead the accounting department and own the close process, financial reporting, internal controls, audits, tax coordination, budgeting, and forecasting.

Based in Ann Arbor, MI, you will partner with senior leadership on strategic planning and major decisions. You will manage a global consolidation with teams across the United States and international sites, drive ERP improvements, and optimize finance operations while ensuring GAAP compliance and

Qualifications

• 8+ years progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial close, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting department: supervise, coach, and develop staff, and set priorities, policies, and performance standards.
• Oversee the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, billing, fixed assets, stock options, and technical accounting.
• Monitor cash flow, banking, and treasury functions.
• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, and prepare accurate and timely financial statements and management reports.
• Prepare entity-level and consolidated statements, including intercompany reconciliations, eliminations, and currency translation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable financial regulations.
• Design, document, and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate external audits and serve as the primary contact for auditors.
• Oversee tax reporting and work with external tax advisors.
• Manage annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Coordinate and drive the Five-Year Plan process with the President and Vice President of Sales.
• Provide financial analysis and support for strategic planning, pricing, financing, acquisitions, and other major decisions.
• Improve accounting systems, ERP use, and financial processes.

Skills

GAAP

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Epicor

Job description

We are seeking a Corporate Controller to lead our accounting department and oversee the company’s financial operations. Reporting to senior leadership, you will own the close process, financial reporting, internal controls, audits, tax coordination, budgeting, and forecasting. You will also partner with leaders across the business on strategic planning and major decisions. Coherix operates in the United States, China, Germany, Singapore, Mexico, and Japan, so this role includes consolidation and work with a global team.

8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a supervisory role

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred)

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting department: supervise, coach, and develop staff, and set priorities, policies, and performance standards
• Oversee the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, billing, fixed assets, stock options, and technical accounting
• Monitor cash flow, banking, and treasury functions
• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, and prepare accurate and timely financial statements and management reports
• Prepare entity-level and consolidated statements, including intercompany reconciliations, eliminations, and currency translation
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable financial regulations
• Design, document, and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
• Coordinate external audits and serve as the primary contact for auditors
• Oversee tax reporting and work with external tax advisors
• Manage annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Coordinate and drive the Five-Year Plan process with the President and Vice President of Sales
• Provide financial analysis and support for strategic planning, pricing, financing, acquisitions, and other major decisions
• Improve accounting systems, ERP use, and financial processes

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, the financial close, and financial statement preparation
• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and IF statements
• Ability to perform accounting research that supports sound business decisions
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams in a global environment
• Self-starter who finds ways to improve processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency

Desired Skills

• Experience with Epicor
• International accounting and consolidation experience
• Familiarity with IFRS
• Experience in a manufacturing environment