Controller - Financial Manager

Controller

If you’re an experienced accountant with a passion for managing data to optimize the financials of a business, we have a unique opportunity where you can be part of a fun and productive young business in the Detroit Area.

Merit is looking for someone who can drive the financial vision on site, gathering and managing financial data and ensuring that we are responsibly managing our cash.

You’re not going to have boring days and you’re going to learn how every facet of this company is run.

• Inc 5000 fastest growing company
• Friendly Team Environment
• Opportunity for Career Growth
• Performance Bonus Opportunities

Get to Know Us:

Merit is a contract manufacturer that makes personal care products, cleaning products, and much more. We formulate, mix, bottle, and ship products for nationwide brands. We get to create fun products, dream up new ideas, solve problems, and work as a team each day. When we’re don, we’ve made something we can actually hold in our hand and be proud of.

Merit is located in Sterling Heights, Michigan, where we have two facilities less than a mile apart. We’ve poured over 15 million products and served over 13 million end users. Our continued growth has forced us to move locations 3 times in the last 3 years, and while we don’t expect to need a new warehouse soon, we aren’t planning to slow down.

Merit is going to keep growing and this is your chance to be a part of that success story.

Merit prides itself on growing it's leaders from within and has a strong emphasis on giving our employees the tools needed to excel at their role and pursue new internal opportunities that will continue to keep them motivated, challenged, and continually learning.

Summary of the Position:

As a senior controller at our company, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the financial operations and strategies to ensure the company's financial stability and success. You will play a crucial role in developing and implementing financial policies, analyzing financial data, and providing strategic recommendations. This position requires a strong background in finance, exceptional leadership skills, and a thorough understanding of accounting principles and regulations. Report directly to the CEO.

• Financial Management
• Financial Reporting
• Strategic Planning
• Manage offshore bookkeepers
• Risk Management
• Cashflow Management

Qualifications:

• 2 years experience working in a control position
• Clear and Effective Communication Skills
• Able to manage the accounting for companies of $10M to $50M
• Experience using Quickbooks

What you get for your Hard Work:

Pay: Starts $70,000/yr

Benefits:

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• Performance Bonus Opportunities
• Year End Bonus Opportunity
• Company events

Equality:

Merit Manufacturing is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.