Assistant Business Controller

About the role

The role of the Assistant Business Controller is to provide support to the Business Controller in managing all accounting, reporting and analysis of business results.

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our Plymouth, Michigan office.

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long‑term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act – we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you. Uniting curious minds Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we unite curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the day to day accounting activities including accounts receivable, accounts payable and fixed assets
• Assist in the research new accounting standards and apply them to the business
• Manage the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial statements
• Review balance sheet account reconciliations
• Analyze inventory – raw materials, WIP and finished goods
• Play a key role in the standardized monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting
• Ensure accurate reporting by developing and utilizing analytical tools to identify anomalies in the data
• Prepare explanations for the plan and forecasted figures
• Forecast revenues and expenses on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Work closely with operations and cost accountant to ensure full understanding of results / variances and assist in the follow-up of any necessary corrective actions
• Serve as main contact for external auditors
• Prepare and coordinate the preparation of audit requests
• Prepare for and participate in internal audits
• Perform control self-assessments on a regular basis
• Ensure appropriate internal controls are in place and evaluate these controls to