US Controller | Madison Heights, MI

Rapidly growing organization - fantastic time to joinBe a key member in North American expansion for EU based company About Our ClientWe are partnering with a rapidly growing, international manufacturing organization that is continuing to expand and professionalize its North American operations. Following several years of strong year‑over‑year revenue growth, the company is investing strategically in financial controls, systems, and leadership to support scale and long‑term operational excellence.They are seeking a Financial Controller to serve as the senior finance leader in the U.S., with responsibility for day‑to‑day controllership across the U.S. and Canada. This individual will partner closely with global finance leadership, acting as a key link between regional operations and the broader finance organization, while playing a central role in shaping processes, systems, and financial infrastructure.This is a high‑ownership, high‑visibility role ideal for a hands‑on finance leader who thrives in a growing, evolving environment and is motivated by the opportunity to build structure, strengthen controls, and make a measurable impact on organizational maturity and efficiency.Job DescriptionLead all day‑to‑day finance and accounting operations across U.S. and Canadian business units, serving as the senior controllership leader for North AmericaManage, mentor, and develop a local Accounting Assistant, including involvement in hiring and ongoing performance managementAct as the primary finance partner to U.S. site and regional leadership, providing financial insight and serving as a key member of the North American management teamEstablish, document, and enhance accounting policies, SOPs, and internal controls to support scalability and complianceLead the U.S. implementation and integration of new ERP software, partnering with global stakeholders to ensure a successful go‑live and adoptionDrive process improvements and efficiency initiatives to reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and accelerate close cyclesOwn U.S. and Canadian tax and compliance requirements, including sales and use tax, income tax coordination, and W‑9 administrationSupport financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost‑savings initiatives, and variance analysisEnsure compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS standards, partnering with global finance as needed on technical accounting mattersOversee inventory and manufacturing‑related accounting, including BOMs, job/project costing, and accurate manufacturing cost reportingMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful Applicant5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environmentStrong inventory accounting background; BOMs, job/project costing, or revenue recognition a plusExperience managing or supervising accounting staffDemonstrated success driving process improvements and efficienciesWorking knowledge of sales and use tax and general complianceStrong communicator able to partner cross‑functionallyFP&A, budgeting, or forecasting exposure a plusWhat's on OfferBase Salary Range: $130- $150k Bonus: 10%-15% annually3 weeks PTO + 13 HolidaysEmployer Paid Medical Dental and Vision Insurance401k w/MatchContact: Andrew NollQuote job ref: JN-052026-7013386