Senior Assistant Controller - Retail Finance & Audits

Venteon; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon seeks an experienced Assistant Controller for a leading retail company in the Metro Detroit area. The role will supervise daily accounting operations and provide analytical expertise for key accounting projects.

Responsibilities include leading Financial Reporting, AR/AP, tax work papers, audits, and compliance, while mentoring a team and ensuring GAAP compliance across multiple stores. Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel/Access is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance; 7+ years in leadership.
• Strong GAAP knowledge; expertise in establishing and maintaining accounting procedures and controls.
• Experience with ERP systems, data mining, modeling and analysis.
• Strong MS Office and Access skills, leadership and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations: Financial Reporting/Analysis, AR, AP, Fixed Assets, Internal Store Audit, Sales/Use Tax, Property Tax Returns, Compliance; tax work papers and disbursements; audits and compliance.
• Mentor and manage the team; set priorities; prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements and reports; variance analysis; monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
• Assist CAO with income tax work papers; oversee external audits; update accounting policies and internal controls; drive process improvements; build standardized tools/reports; support 60+ multistate stores.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP

ERP systems

Data mining

Modeling

MS Office

MS Access

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Venteon seeks an experienced Assistant Controller for a leading retail company in the Metro Detroit area. The role will supervise daily accounting operations and provide analytical expertise for key accounting projects.

Responsibilities include leading Financial Reporting, AR/AP, tax work papers, audits, and compliance, while mentoring a team and ensuring GAAP compliance across multiple stores. Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel/Access is essential.