Jobs · Michigan

Corporate Controller

Mopec · Madison Heights, MI · 1 mo ago
HybridFull-time

About the Role

Mopec Group is seeking a Director, Corporate Controller to lead the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization. Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will own the general accounting function, month-end close, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. The Corporate Controller will serve as the primary liaison to third-party auditors and tax consultants, and will be instrumental in ensuring the financial records are accurate, well-documented, and audit-ready — including preparedness for a quality of earnings (QoE) review. This is a hands-on leadership role suited for a technically strong manufacturing accountant who can also develop and manage a team.

Responsibilities

  • General Accounting & Close
    • Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
    • Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and ensure the integrity of all accounting records in accordance with US GAAP.
    • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
    • Establish and enforce internal controls, accounting policies, and documented procedures.
  • Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
    • Oversee AP operations, including vendor management, disbursements, and expense processing.
    • Oversee AR operations, including billing, collections, cash application, and aging management.
    • Monitor working capital and drive process improvements across both cycles.
  • Audit, Tax & Quality of Earnings
    • Serve as primary point of contact for external auditors during the year-end audit; prepare PBC schedules and resolve inquiries.
    • Coordinate with tax consultants on an as-needed basis for compliance and planning.
    • Ensure financials are sound, well-supported, and structured to withstand a quality of earnings review, including proper revenue recognition, accruals, and normalization adjustments.
  • Financial Reporting & Consolidation
    • Prepare accurate financial statements and management reporting packages.
    • Manage financial consolidation and reporting using the company's consolidation/planning platform.
  • Leadership
    • Manage, mentor, and develop a team of five (Staff Accountant, three AR Specialists, one AP Specialist).
    • Set goals, conduct performance reviews, and build a high-performing, accountable finance team.
  • Systems
    • Serve as functional owner of Infor Visual ERP for accounting processes.
    • Administer and leverage a financial consolidation tool (e.g., Workday Adaptive, Datarails, Vena, or Planful).
    • Manage Avalara for sales/use tax and Concur for travel and expense management.
    • Lead implementation of account reconciliation and accounting management software, such as FloQast.

Requirements

  • Active CPA license.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
  • External audit experience required – big 4 preferred, regional at a minimum is required.
  • Corporate accounting experience, including ownership of month-end close and financial reporting.
  • Manufacturing industry experience required.
  • Manager of Corporate Accounting for 2+ years.
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls.
  • Proven people-management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Infor Visual ERP or comparable manufacturing ERP.
  • Experience with a financial consolidation/planning tool (Workday Adaptive, Datarails, Vena, or Planful).
  • Familiarity with Avalara, FloQast, and Concur.
  • Prior experience supporting a quality of earnings review, sale transaction, or private equity–backed environment.
  • Cost accounting / standard costing exposure in a manufacturing setting.

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