Director of Accounting

LHH; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Director of Corporate Accounting in Troy, MI to lead core accounting operations, financial reporting, and audit readiness. The role focuses on strengthening controls, process improvements, and strategic initiatives with a visible impact across the organization.

The successful candidate will manage a team, oversee month-end close, and collaborate with external auditors and tax advisors to ensure accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA certification is required.
• 8+ years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Manufacturing industry and leadership experience preferred.
• ERP systems experience is required.
• Experience blending public accounting and industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close process ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial record integrity per U.S. GAAP.
• Strengthen internal controls, policies, and documentation across the org.
• Direct accounts payable/receivable, cash application, collections, vendor management.
• Partner with external auditors and tax advisors for year-end audits and compliance.
• Ensure records are organized and prepared for due diligence and earnings quality reviews.
• Prepare financial statements, executive reporting, and consolidated results.
• Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals.
• Drive enhancements to systems, reporting, and reconciliation processes.

Skills

Financial reporting

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

ERP system

Job description

LHH is seeking a Director of Corporate Accounting for an innovative, growth-focused organization. This opportunity will lead core accounting operations, financial reporting, audit readiness, and team development. This is a highly visible role and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on financial processes, controls, and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee general ledger management, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial record integrity in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and documentation procedures across the organization.
• Direct the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including cash application, collections, vendor management, and working capital optimization.
• Partner with external auditors and tax advisors, serving as the primary contact for year-end audits and compliance matters.
• Ensure financial records are organized, thoroughly supported, and prepared for due diligence activities, including earnings-quality reviews.
• Prepare financial statements, executive reporting packages, and consolidated financial results.
• Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals.
• Drive enhancements to accounting systems, reporting capabilities, and reconciliation processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA, required
• 8+ years of experience
• Ideally a blend of public accounting and industry experience
• Manufacturing industry and leadership experience
• ERP experience
• Proven ability to develop teams and improve processes