Controller - Detroit Area

Controller | Detroit, MI

Salary Range: $122,000 - $171,000 depending on experience

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for financial leadership and driving business performance? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Detroit area seeking experienced Controllers to drive results.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Controller opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Detroit in Wayne County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Hamtramck, Ferndale, Oak Park, and Grosse Pointe Park.

The Opportunity

We partner with organizations in the Detroit area that seek Controllers. These companies are committed to building strong teams and look for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with The Pivot Group Network, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Usual Responsibilities

• Monitor cash flow and working capital.
• Maintain internal controls and compliance with accounting standards.
• Report financial results to ownership or executive leadership.
• Oversee the monthly close and prepare financial statements.
• Manage cost accounting and inventory valuation.
• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasts.
• Coordinate external audits and tax filings.
• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll staff.

Recommended Qualifications

• Strong cost accounting and standard costing knowledge.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting software.
• Proven record supervising an accounting team.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Seven or more years of accounting experience in manufacturing.
• CPA or CMA certification.

Bonus Qualifications

• Public accounting experience.
• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement.
• Multi-site or multi-entity consolidation experience.
• Familiarity with transfer pricing or intercompany accounting.
• MBA or advanced finance degree.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Cost Accounting Manager, Director of Finance, Senior Accounting Manager, Business Unit Controller, Financial Controller, Plant Controller, Corporate Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Finance Manager

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic - they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search - market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.