Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller Sterling Heights, MI Job Details Full-time $95,000 - $105,000 a year 22 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications VLOOKUP function Tax law compliance support Business financial process improvement General ledger reconciliation Accounts receivable Accounting within automotive industry Financial close processing Internal controls Financial data reconciliation Oracle Microsoft Outlook CPA Inventory control Accounts payable Variance analysis Inventory management Cycle counting inventory management Valuation Financial management report preparation Analysis skills Bachelor's degree Continuous improvement GAAP Certified Management Accountant Cost accounting Managing accounting teams General ledger accounting Microsoft Teams Inventory management experience (3-5 years) Manufacturing Bachelor's degree in accounting SAP ERP Senior level AI Data-driven decision making Manufacturing company experience Accounting Technical Proficiency Data extraction Journal entry management in accounting Financial compliance Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Excel data analysis Full Job Description Company Overview TD Industrial Coverings, Inc. (TDIC) pioneered the design and manufacturing of protective covers for robotic, and other industrial applications, over 35 years ago. Overview We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to join our finance team. The Assistant Controller provides supervision of daily accounting operations and assists the Director of Finance & Accounting with timely delivery of accurate financial statements and reports. The role focuses heavily on cost accounting, inventory integrity, and intercompany accounting; financial accounting tasks are also required. The ideal candidate will support the month-end closing process with minimal guidance from senior management, impart direction to accounting staff (A/R and A/P), and provide the Director of Finance & Accounting with the data necessary for strategic decision-making. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Managerial & Financial Accounting Directly supervise three accounting specialists. Supervise the full-cycle month-end close process for six affiliated companies, ensuring all journal entries are posted accurately and timely. Assist with preparing comprehensive account reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies. Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal control procedures. Assist with preparing monthly financial statements and variance analysis (actual vs. budget). Assist with preparation of workpapers for year-end financial statement and tax work performed by external CPA firm.

Costing & Inventory Management:

Partner with the production and warehouse teams to improve the accuracy of inventory transactions. Maintain the standard costing system, performing annual updates and periodic reviews of labor and overhead rates. Identify, analyze, and investigate financial irregularities in manufacturing activities and make suggestions to overcome operational and economic inefficiencies. Monitor the cycle counting program and assist with physical inventory counts conducted as necessary. Manage the obsolescence reserve and ensure proper valuation of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.

Technical Support and Process Improvement:

Support Director of Finance & Accounting in other finance and accounting-related tasks, e.g., tax compliance, customer and vendor administration. Review staff work for accuracy and provide technical guidance on complex transactions. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the Finance & Accounting Team. Other duties and tasks as assigned. Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree in accounting. CPA or CMA designation preferred. 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience; prefer minimum 3 years in a manufacturing environment with exposure to major manufacturing, automotive, or similar industrial clients. Technical Skills Experience working with JobBOSS manufacturing ERP or similar (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics products, SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, NetSuite). Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) for data extraction, analysis, and reporting. Strong proficiency using collaborative features in Microsoft Outlook and Teams. Exposure and comfort working with AI and similar developing financial technology ("fintech") applications.

Pay:

$95,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

CPA (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person