Assistant Controller

CFS has partnered with a growing West Michigan manufacturing Company that's looking to hire an Assistant Controller.

Company Perks:

• Flexible Schedule
• Strong work life balance
• Great Benefits!
• Excellent Bonus

The Assistant Controller position reports to the CFO and is responsible for maintaining an adequate system of accounting records, a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk, ensure that reported results comply with GAAP, and interact with operational management and third parties. This is a key role within the department that offers a lot of mobility.

Assistant Controller Responsibilities:

• Leading and developing the five team members
• Serving the management team with timely, relevant information to drive business decisions
• Active participation with company management as an accounting department representative
• Financial reporting in accordance with GAAP
• Treasury management
• Fixed assets
• Internal controls over financial reporting
• Month end close
• Key liaison to auditors, tax advisors and other outside parties
• Administer computerized accounting systems
• Ensure compliance with governmental reporting requirements
• Other tasks and special projects as assigned by management

Assistant Controller Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 4+ years of experience
• Leadership experience (preferred)
• CPA is highly preferred
• High level of proficiency in accounting systems. Great Plains Dynamics is a strong plus.
• Experience managing and developing financial reporting and internal controls.
• Strong leadership, collaboration and interpersonal skills required for managing in a complex environment, including leading change, building culture, and coaching, development and growth of individuals and teams.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail and self-review of work product.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management professionally and confidentially.
• Acquisition accounting and integration experience is also a distinct plus.