Assistant Controller

Niles, Michigan

Creative Financial Staffing
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Assistant Controller - Elevate Your Career in a High-Growth, PE-Backed Environment.

Are you a driven financial professional ready to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you can make a real impact? If so, we want to talk to you.

We are a private equity-backed manufacturing firm experiencing rapid growth and seeking a high-energy Assistant Controller to join our team. This is a career-defining opportunity to be a key financial leader, managing a small team while playing an integral role in our expansion, including mergers and acquisitions.



What You'll Do:

  • Lead & Manage: Oversee and mentor a small but mighty accounting team, driving excellence in financial operations.
  • Financial Stewardship: Own the preparation and analysis of financial statements, reporting, and budgeting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
  • M&A & Growth Initiatives: Play a key role in due diligence, integration, and financial strategy for mergers and acquisitions.
  • Audit & Compliance: Manage external audits, internal controls, and financial policies to maintain strong financial governance.
  • Inventory & Cost Accounting: Leverage your manufacturing experience to streamline inventory management and cost accounting practices.


What You Bring to the Table:

3+ years of accounting/finance experience (public accounting experience is a plus.).
CPA and/or MBA preferred - but solid expertise is what truly matters.
GAAP guru - deep understanding of accounting standards and compliance.
Manufacturing experience - familiarity with cost accounting and inventory management.
M&A exposure - experience navigating financials during acquisitions or integrations is a huge plus.
Leadership potential - ready to step up and manage a team.
Tech-savvy mindset - proficiency with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.



Why You'll Love It Here:

High-Growth Environment: Be part of an exciting, fast-moving company backed by private equity.
Career Advancement: A clear path to Controller and beyond as we expand.
Impact & Ownership: Your work will directly shape our financial future.
Team-Oriented Culture: We're a collaborative, driven, and dynamic group that values innovation.

If you're ready to accelerate your career, make a meaningful impact, and grow with an industry leader, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and let's build something great together.



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Date Posted: 01 April 2025
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