Onsite Global CAO & SOX Leader — SEC/GAAP Expert

UHY-US; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

UHY client seeks a Chief Accounting Officer in Michigan to lead global accounting operations, drive GAAP/SEC reporting, and strengthen SOX compliance. You will coordinate with the Audit Committee and external auditors, oversee annual financial statements and quarterly reviews, and guide ERP consolidation initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of progressive accounting leadership, a CPA license, and experience in multinational manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Extensive global accounting leadership experience.
• Active CPA license required.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience in public or corporate roles.
• Experience with US GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance.
• Experience with ERP systems and international operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global accounting operations across entities.
• Lead SEC filings (10-K/10-Q/8-K) and earnings releases.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SEC regulations, and international accounting rules.
• Establish and maintain global accounting policies and standards.
• Lead complex accounting matters (revenue, inventory, impairments).
• Manage audits and interactions with Audit Committee and external auditors.
• Drive ERP consolidation, financial close automation, and center of excellence initiatives.
• Develop and coach a high-performing global accounting team.

Skills

Global leadership

GAAP/SEC reporting

SOX & controls

Audit liaison

ERP implementations

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA license

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

OneStream

HFM

Job description

UHY client seeks a Chief Accounting Officer in Michigan to lead global accounting operations, drive GAAP/SEC reporting, and strengthen SOX compliance. You will coordinate with the Audit Committee and external auditors, oversee annual financial statements and quarterly reviews, and guide ERP consolidation initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of progressive accounting leadership, a CPA license, and experience in multinational manufacturing environments.