Director of Corporate Accounting

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with an established manufacturing organization in Metro Detroit to fill a Director of Corporate Accounting role. This position leads the accounting function with hands-on involvement and partnership with executive finance leadership.

Ideal candidate has CPA, public accounting background, and deep expertise in US GAAP, internal controls, and manufacturing costing. You will mentor a growing accounting team and drive process improvements across close, tax,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA required.
• Public accounting experience.
• Corporate accounting experience after public accounting.
• Manufacturing industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Proven leadership and people-management experience.
• Experience developing and implementing robust accounting processes and procedures.
• Strong month-end close, general ledger, reconciliation, and audit experience.
• Working manager who can lead the team and handle details.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
• Oversee general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules
• Ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP
• Establish, document, and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable operations
• Partner with leadership to improve working capital and accounting processes
• Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors and support year-end audit requirements
• Maintain audit-ready financial records and support preparedness for potential quality of earnings reviews
• Oversee applicable tax compliance and coordinate with external tax advisors
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals
• Support and improve accounting systems, reporting tools, and automation initiatives
• Remain hands-on within the accounting function while providing leadership and strategic direction

Skills

Leadership

Public accounting

US GAAP

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Team development

Audits

Close & consolidation

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with an established and growing manufacturing organization in Metro Detroit on a Director of Corporate Accounting opportunity. This role is an excellent fit for a technically strong accounting leader who brings a foundation in public accounting, hands-on corporate accounting experience, and a strong understanding of manufacturing and standard costing.

This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role with ownership over the accounting function and an opportunity to strengthen processes, controls, and procedures while developing a growing accounting team.

What makes this opportunity stand out:

• Established manufacturing organization with continued growth
• High visibility and direct partnership with executive finance leadership
• Leadership of a team across general accounting, AP, and AR
• Opportunity to own and improve accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls
• Broad responsibility across close, audit, tax, working capital, and financial reporting
• Hands-on role where you can directly influence the accounting function and team development

Key responsibilities include:

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
• Oversee general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules
• Ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP
• Establish, document, and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable operations
• Partner with leadership to improve working capital and accounting processes
• Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors and support year-end audit requirements
• Maintain audit-ready financial records and support preparedness for potential quality of earnings reviews
• Oversee applicable tax compliance and coordinate with external tax advisorsManage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals
• Support and improve accounting systems, reporting tools, and automation initiatives
• Remain hands-on within the accounting function while providing leadership and strategic direction

Ideal background:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA required
• Public accounting experience
• Corporate accounting experience following public accounting
• Manufacturing industry experience
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting
• Proven leadership and people-management experience
• Experience developing and implementing robust accounting processes and procedures
• Strong month-end close, general ledger, reconciliation, and audit experience
• Comfortable operating as a working manager who can both lead the team and step directly into the details
• Ability to quickly take ownership of an established accounting function and identify opportunities for improvement