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Robert Half Finance & Accounting

Warren, MIContract / Temporary$125–150K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$125–150K/yr
Location
Warren, MI
Schedule
Contract / Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The client is adding an Assistant Controller/Controller to work directly with the CFO, supporting accounting, finance, payroll, HR, banking, financial reporting, and month‑end close while building processes and scaling the organization.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Full-Cycle GL AccountingPayroll ProcessingHR SupportBanking FunctionsMonth-End CloseFinancial ReportingBudgetingForecastingCash ManagementAudit SupportCompliance EffortsProcess ImprovementsProject Collaboration

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance5+ Years Accounting ExperienceCPAMaster's DegreePublic Accounting ExperienceConstruction Manufacturing or Project-Based Accounting ExperienceExposure to Costing WIP Reporting and Job Costing

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Description

Due to company growth, our client is adding an Assistant Controller / Controller to work directly alongside the CFO. This newly created position will support accounting, finance, payroll, HR, banking, financial reporting, and month-end close activities while helping build processes and scale the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with the CFO to support the Accounting and Finance department.

  • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.

  • Manage general ledger activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

  • Support payroll, HR administration, and banking functions.

  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.

  • Support audits, compliance efforts, and process improvements.

  • Collaborate with project and operational teams.

  • Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; 5+ years of accounting experience; experience with payroll, HR support, banking, month-end close, and full-cycle GL accounting.

Preferred: CPA; Master's degree; public accounting experience; construction, manufacturing, or project-based accounting experience; exposure to costing, WIP reporting, and job costing.

What Makes Someone Successful?

The ideal candidate wants to serve as a trusted partner to the CFO and enjoys operating in a hands-on, collaborative environment. This individual is proactive, adaptable, eager to learn, and capable of supporting multiple areas of the business while helping drive future growth.

Compensation & Benefits

  • $125,000 - $150,000 base salary

  • Annual bonus opportunity

  • ESOP participation

  • 100% employer-paid family medical coverage

  • Dental and vision insurance

  • 401(k) plan

  • PTO and paid holidays

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