Job Description

A well-known, mid-size company in the Detroit area is looking for its next Financial Director/ Controller. This is an industry accounting position seeking someone hands-on. This is a sole-contributor role with departments under your management that are fully staffed.   

Experience/Qualifications for the Financial Director/ Controller:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred)
• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience; previous sole-accountant/Controller experience in a small to mid-sized business required
• Expert knowledge of accrual-basis GAAP accounting
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and master custom in-house accounting software
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)
• Exceptional reliability, perfect attendance record, and proven ability to meet immovable deadlines with zero supervision

 Compensation for the Tax Manager:

• Paid time off and holidays
• Company-paid health insurance with no employee contribution toward premiums; coverage includes medical, dental, vision, and low-cost prescriptions, Life Insurance policy, 401(k) with Company match up to 2.25%
• Potential year-end performance bonus between 5-15% dependent on accuracy and timely execution of financial statements, exemplary operation of the financial department, overall contribution to the Company’s financial success

Contact: Kiara Myers, search consultant, to learn more about this confidential career opportunity. 

Phone: 651.661.7645

Email:  kiara.myers@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.