Finance Manager

We are looking for a Finance Manager/Controller to lead core accounting and financial operations for our clients metro Detroit team. This role is responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and guiding a timely close process across multiple entities in North America. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to partner with management on financial performance, compliance, and process improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Direct monthly and quarterly close activities across multiple entities, ensuring financial statements are complete, accurate, and issued on schedule.
• Oversee general ledger activity, including journal entries, reconciliations, and detailed review of key accounts such as inventory, prepaids, and work in process.
• Maintain fixed asset records, monitor bank account reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies to support reliable financial reporting.
• Coordinate consolidation tasks by validating financial data, reviewing intercompany activity, and supporting reporting needs for finance leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Approve updates to financial master data and help preserve consistency and accuracy across accounting systems and reporting structures.
• Manage tax and payroll-related activities, including recurring filings, payroll review, and compliance with applicable statutory and indirect tax obligations.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing requested documentation, responding to inquiries, and reinforcing adherence to internal control standards.
• Lead and mentor accounting staff across payables, receivables, collections, and senior accounting functions while reviewing work for quality and accuracy.
• Provide oversight of regional accounting operations, including coordination with cross-border teams, to ensure results are timely, accurate, and properly reflected in North American consolidated reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts within finance operations, including enhancements to reporting tools, process workflows, and financial planning support for site leadership./Controller
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• At least 7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience in a similar leadership-level role in the manufacturing industry.
• Strong background in month-end close, ,consolidations, financial reporting, and general ledger management.
• Experience supporting budgeting activities, cash flow forecasting, and broader financial planning processes.
• Working knowledge of internal controls, audit support, and compliance requirements within a multi-entity environment.
• Proven ability to lead accounting teams, review work effectively, and provide coaching that supports high performance.
• Proficiency with enterprise financial systems (SAP) and payroll platforms (Dayforce) , with the ability to adapt to reporting and process improvement initiatives.