Controller

Venteon is currently seeking an experienced Controller to fill an opening with a well-established company that is based in Detroit, Michigan.

Requirements of the Controller

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 10 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance
• Supervisory and sitting Controller experience required
• CPA or advanced degree preferred but not required
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills

Benefits of the Controller

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits
• Working for a financially sound organization
• Hybrid working arrangements

Requirements of the Controller

• Manage the overall accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury accounting, customer credits and collections, fixed asset records, general ledger accounting, cost accounting and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by developing and implementing policies and procedures, disciplines of internal audits, controls and checks across all departments.
• Maintain internal controls and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, and program budgets and actual expenditures.
• Coordinate all audit activity.
• Analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership abreast of financial status.
• Conduct financial annotations from financial statements and review with CFO to assist in strategic financial planning.
• An ideal Controller would have a wide range of experience in finance and accounting functions. To understand and solve issues in the department, one should have a strong operational background, superior analytical skills, attention to detail and a strong communicator.
• The Controller should be able to identify misstatements, margins of error, and profitability with the CFO. They should also be able to support the CFO in finding solutions and strategies that can help with the company’s growth.
• The Controller directs the Accounting Team to produce accurate and efficient financial statements and reports to present to the leadership team. The Controller oversees finance and accounting transactions, general ledger accounting, cost accounting, budgets and treasury accounting.
• The Controller should be a good culture fit for the company. The company’s operations are based off its core values and these values should shine through this individual’s work ethics as well as personal attributes.
• Co-ordinate with FP&A team to improve operational financial understanding.
• Support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity.
• Collaborate with CFO to maximize technology to help scale business for future growth.

If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to apply to this job and email your resume to lmoyer@venteon.us.com

We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.

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