Senior Finance Controller: Forecasting, GAAP & Audit Lead

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

Job summary

The Detroit Red Wings are seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting and finance functions, including reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and internal controls. This role partners with department leaders to drive strategic financial decisions and ensure GAAP compliance across all financial activities.

The ideal candidate has a minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience, strong leadership, and a track record of improving processes, managing audits, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting; minimum 10 years of broad financial and accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and external/internal reporting.
• Experience leading accounting, treasury, and payroll interfaces.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Run monthly forecasting process with department leaders to inform decisions.
• Support development of annual budget and track progress against objectives.
• Oversee month-end close and GL reconciliations; ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage AP/AR and treasury; approve vendor invoices and payments.

Skills

Financial leadership

GAAP expertise

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

The Detroit Red Wings are seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting and finance functions, including reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and internal controls. This role partners with department leaders to drive strategic financial decisions and ensure GAAP compliance across all financial activities.

The ideal candidate has a minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience, strong leadership, and a track record of improving processes, managing audits, and coordinating with