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Robert Half
Sterling Heights, MI (In Person)
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Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations and provide strong financial oversight for a manufacturing company in Sterling Heights, Michigan. This role manages core financial processes including reconciliations, payroll, job costing, reporting, and compliance while supporting accurate operational decision-making. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach, sound judgment, and the ability to keep multiple financial and administrative priorities moving efficiently.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily cash activity by monitoring bank accounts, reconciling balances, and validating credit card transactions for accuracy.
- Manage routine accounting workflows, including invoice entry, payment tracking, deposits, payroll processing, and maintenance of employee time records.
- Direct accounts payable and accounts receivable activities through regular reviews, vendor payments, and customer invoicing within the company's ERP system.
- Administer job setup and costing by creating new job records, updating contract and bid logs, preparing bid support materials, and tracking in-process and completed job performance.
- Prepare month-end financial close activities, including journal entries, supporting schedules, balance sheet reviews, and income statement reporting for management.
- Maintain inventory and fixed asset records by recording adjustments, tracking additions and disposals, and aligning financial data with physical counts.
- Support regulatory and benefit-related obligations by handling tax-related payments, annual 1099 reporting, retirement contribution submissions, and audit preparation.
- Contribute to broader business operations by updating accounting procedures and employee records, assisting with hiring activities, attending production meetings, and completing special projects as needed.
- Develop financial data used for pricing, overhead, and labor rate calculations, and assemble monthly reporting packages for leadership review.
- Assist with contract administration and business support tasks such as progress payment documentation, lease renewal coordination, and customer credit card payment processing.