Internal Controls Manager

LHH; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan

Global transformation initiatives

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an Internal Controls Manager for a client in the greater Detroit area. This role offers high visibility within a global organization and meaningful project work that supports critical control environments.

You will execute and maintain internal control testing, serve as a primary contact for control requirements, and collaborate with finance, reporting, and IT teams to modernize processes and ensure audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 5+ years of experience in internal controls (public + corporate).
• Strong interest in internal controls as a long-term career path.
• Experience with compliance, SOX, and control testing.
• Professional certification (CIA, CPA, CISA) is highly preferred or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Execute and maintain internal control testing and documentation.
• Serve as a key contact for internal control requirements.
• Improve internal control workflows and help transition from legacy tools.
• Provide audit-ready support to internal and external auditors.
• Collaborate across finance, reporting, and IT teams.

Skills

Internal controls

SOX compliance

Audit coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Access

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an Internal Controls Manager for a client located in the greater Detroit area. This role supports a global organization, offering high visibility, meaningful project work, and a clear path for advancement.

What You'll Do

• Execute and maintain internal control testing and documentation
• Serve as a key contact for internal control requirements
• Improve internal control workflows and help transition from legacy tools
• Provide audit-ready support to internal and external auditors
• Collaborate across finance, reporting, and IT teams

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 5 plus years of experience with a strong background in internal controls (public + corporate experience)
• Passion for internal controls as a long-term career path
• Experience with compliance, SOX, and control testing
• Familiarity with SAP or Access is helpful, not required
• Professional certification (CIA, CPA, CISA) is highly preferred or in progress

What's in it for you?

• Ownership of internal control processes
• Involvement in global transformation initiatives and system modernization
• Solid medical, dental, vision and retirement