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Assistant Controller (Spanish Bi-Lingual)
Livonia, MI
Our firm has been exclusively engaged by an automotive supplier seeking an Assistant Controller who will support the Finance Director managing Mexican operations and accounting. Candidates should be bilingual in Spanish to be considered. The Assistant Controller will lead the monthly financial close, account for executive compensation and manage US income tax compliance with an outside CPA firm. This is a hybrid position with 2-3 days required in office, and periodic trips to Mexico to visit and collaborate with the operations team. Desired compensation is $100-$115k annual base salary, plus 5-10% annual cash bonus. We will consider stretching for candidates with spot-on experience.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and execute the monthly and quarterly close process.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements and reporting packages.
- Lead budgeting and forecasting efforts with appropriate justification and analysis.
- Manage US federal and state income tax compliance, and serve as liaison with internal and external advisors.
- Monitor and manage intercompany transactions and confirmations.
- Maintain fixed assets register, lease accounting, and construction-in-progress tracking.
- Prepare monthly journal entries and perform cost and trend analysis.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or above required (Accounting or Finance).
- 5 years of experience
- Proficient Spanish (spoken and written)
- Detail oriented
Salary : $100,000 - $115,000