Financial Controller

LHH; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

A confidential retail company is seeking a highly experienced Financial Controller to oversee all accounting operations and enhance strategic financial initiatives. This pivotal role requires a leader skilled in retail finance and talent development, driving the organization's success and compliance with GAAP while managing critical financial functions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong background in retail cost control, inventory management, and team leadership.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations including GL, AP/AR, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes with accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with leadership to align financial strategy with business goals.

Skills

Retail finance

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Cost control

Education

CPA preferred

7+ years accounting experience

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

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A confidential retail company is looking for a results-driven Financial Controller to lead its accounting operations and support strategic financial initiatives. This is a high-impact leadership role ideal for someone with deep retail finance experience and a passion for building strong teams and scalable processes.

About the Role:

This Financial Controller will oversee all core accounting functions, ensure compliance with GAAP, and partner with executive leadership to drive financial performance. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in retail cost control, inventory management, and team leadership.

• Lead accounting operations including GL, AP/AR, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes with accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Implement and maintain internal controls and financial policies.
• Collaborate with leadership to align financial strategy with business goals.
• Mentor and develop a team of accounting professionals.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong background in retail finance, especially inventory and cost control.
• Proven experience managing and scaling accounting teams.
• CPA preferred (not required).
• Proficient in ERP systems and Excel.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Why This Opportunity?

• High-impact leadership role in a growing retail organization.
• Direct collaboration with senior leadership.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Confidential and professional hiring process.

For immediate consideration for this role or any other accounting/finance related positions, email your resume to [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Retail

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