Technical Accounting Manager — Lead GAAP, Controls & Growth

LHH; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is partnering with a rapidly growing organization in Detroit to hire an experienced Accounting Manager who will lead technical accounting initiatives, oversee complex matters, and help develop scalable financial processes.

You will drive U.S. GAAP interpretation, policy development, and cross‑functional collaboration with FP&A and operations, while mentoring the accounting team and supporting external audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA required; active license preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a foundation in public accounting.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge to research, interpret, and apply complex guidance.
• Ability to assess financial impact of operational and strategic decisions.
• ERP systems proficiency and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment, interpretation, and application of U.S. GAAP across transactions.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Evaluate accounting implications of new programs and activities.
• Prepare technical accounting memorandums and supporting analyses.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and reconciliations.
• Support external audits with schedules and inquiries.
• Design internal controls and scalable processes for growth and compliance.
• Collaborate with FP&A on forecasting, budgeting, modeling, and variance analysis.
• Mentor accounting team and foster accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Technical accounting

Leadership

US GAAP

Cross-functional

ERP experience

Advanced Excel

Public accounting

Manufacturing exp

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA license preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

LHH is partnering with a rapidly growing organization in Detroit to hire an experienced Accounting Manager who will lead technical accounting initiatives, oversee complex matters, and help develop scalable financial processes.

You will drive U.S. GAAP interpretation, policy development, and cross‑functional collaboration with FP&A and operations, while mentoring the accounting team and supporting external audits.