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Ecowize

Assistant Corporate Controller

Ecowize, Canton, Michigan, United States

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Overview At Ecowize North America, we go beyond cleaning food production facilities — we safeguard public health and drive operational excellence. As part of our team, you’ll join a mission-driven organization committed to food safety, innovation, and people development. If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and make a measurable difference, this role is for you.

Grow with Us – A Future You Can Count On

At Ecowize North America, we don’t just help our customers protect the food supply — we build the systems and teams that make it possible. Behind every successful sanitation program is a foundation of financial discipline, integrity, and insight. Our Finance team ensures we operate efficiently, make informed decisions, and scale responsibly as we continue to grow across North America.

As our Assistant Corporate Controller, you’ll play a critical role in strengthening that foundation. You’ll help drive accuracy, transparency, and compliance across accounting operations — supporting our mission to deliver excellence in every aspect of our business.

About the Role: Assistant Corporate Controller

The Assistant Corporate Controller supports the Corporate Controller in overseeing all accounting, reporting, and compliance functions. This includes managing cost accounting, accounts payable, payroll oversight, and monthly and annual financial reporting. You’ll play a key role in developing and maintaining financial systems, internal controls, and policies that keep our fast-growing organization audit-ready and future-focused. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional leaders — from HR to Operations — to ensure timely, accurate financial data supports decision-making across the organization. This is a hands-on, growth-oriented role for someone ready to advance their finance career.

What You’ll Do

Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and analyze financial statements, including income, balance sheet, and cash flow statements; provide actionable insights to leadership.

Month-End Close & Reconciliation: Manage month-end close processes and ensure accuracy across general ledger accounts.

Budgeting & Forecasting: Support the development and monitoring of budgets, forecasts, and strategic financial plans.

Payroll Oversight: Ensure accurate and timely processing of multi-state payroll; maintain compliance with wage, tax, and regulatory standards.

Accounts Payable & Receivable: Supervise day-to-day accounting operations including invoicing, payments, deposits, and expense reconciliations.

Internal Controls: Implement and maintain financial controls and procedures to protect company assets and ensure compliance with GAAP.

Audit & Tax Compliance: Prepare audit schedules, assist external auditors, and ensure timely filing of federal, state, and local tax returns.

Insurance & Risk Management: Assist in managing corporate insurance programs, workers’ compensation, and OSHA reporting requirements.

System & Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and enhance financial reporting systems.

Team Leadership: Mentor and support accounting staff, fostering professional growth and ensuring alignment with company standards.

What You Bring

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).

Experience: 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a multi-entity or multi-state organization.

Proven background in financial reporting, general ledger management, and audit coordination.

Payroll and tax compliance experience across multiple jurisdictions.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in accounting systems (QuickBooks Online preferred) and Microsoft Excel.

Experience with ERP, payroll (Rippling preferred), and reporting tools (EXL Reports, Google Workspace).

Strengths

High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and collaboration across departments.

Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Core Competencies

Integrity & Accountability: You safeguard accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance in every transaction.

Operational Excellence: You improve processes and ensure precision in all financial reporting.

Business Partnership: You collaborate cross-functionally to align financial operations with organizational goals.

Analytical Thinking: You interpret data, identify trends, and provide meaningful insights.

Leadership: You mentor, guide, and support the accounting team with professionalism and empathy.

The Details

Job Type: Full-time

Location: On-site, Whitmore Lake, MI

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8-hour daytime shift

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Retirement plan options

Your Future Starts Here At Ecowize, we believe that strong financial leadership fuels organizational success. The Assistant Corporate Controller will play an essential role in shaping our continued growth and operational excellence. This is an opportunity to contribute to a values driven organization where precision, partnership, and integrity define how we do business.

Ready to take the next step in your finance career? Apply today and grow with us.

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