Controller
Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics
- Livonia, MI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and maintain financial models, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
- Monitor and analyze financial performance, providing insights and recommendations.
- Prepare and present financial reports to the executive team.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Perform month-end close, quarterly and year end processes.
- Perform payroll for Sandalwood’s operations in the United States and Canada.
- Handle cash management tasks including banking relationships, monitoring foreign exchange, and managing cash flow.
- Maintain accurate and timely financial accounts for the Canadian and US companies (separate).
- Interface with Sandalwood de Mexico Accounting leadership and external advisors to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Prepare a monthly global financial report that includes Canada, the United States and Mexico financials.
- Actively monitor and manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivables for all three countries.
- Establish, monitor, and enforce internal controls.
- Implement and maintain financial systems and controls.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
- Collaborate with external auditors.
- Coordinate tax planning and compliance activities for our operations in Canada, the United States and Mexico.
- Support strategic decision-making.
- Direct and supervise in-house Bookkeeper, as well as supplier relationships including accountants in each country of operation.
- Contribute to financial, accounting, and organizational success.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Proficient in accounting software Experience with QuickBooks is preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, Masters degree a plus.
- 7+ years of experience in financial management or related roles.
- 5+ years of experience within a medium or large size global company operating in multiple currencies.
- 2+ years of experience in payroll processing and payroll tax administration.
- Proven track record of financial analysis and reporting.
- Strong knowledge of financial systems and controls.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong leadership and people management abilities.
- High level of integrity and ethical conduct.
- Spanish language proficiency would be a plus.
- CPA or CMA certification is preferred.
- Experience in the engineering or consulting industry is a plus.
- Work is to be conducted in person at the Sandalwood office in Livonia, MI.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick & Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Training & Development