Temporary Assistant Controller / Accounting Manager (Leave Coverage)

Autobooks•Detroit, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Autobooks is seeking an experienced accounting professional to cover for our Assistant Controller during a planned leave from November 2026–April 2027, with a possible extension. This is a hybrid, 40-hour per week contract position, requiring 2–3 days in the office in Downtown Detroit. The role involves managing the monthly close, overseeing core accounting functions, and supporting the finance team with ad hoc projects. The work is within a payment facilitator with multiple subsidiaries, characterized by high transaction volumes, large datasets, and intercompany activity. The ideal candidate will be able to contribute effectively within the first couple of weeks.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a senior accountant, accounting manager, or assistant controller role
Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and the full month-end close cycle
Experience with multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, and consolidations
Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, working with large datasets)
Ability to work independently with little ramp-up time and meet close deadlines

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA candidate
NetSuite experience
Background in payments, fintech, banking, or another high-volume transaction environment
Public accounting experience
Familiarity with settlement and clearing account reconciliation

Responsibilities

Manage the month-end close checklist and keep tasks on schedule
Prepare and review journal entries, including recurring, adjusting, and intercompany entries
Estimate and book accruals and prepaid amortization, and support the calculations with documentation
Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations
Support consolidation of multiple subsidiaries, including intercompany reconciliation and eliminations
Review AP transactions, vendor invoices, and payment runs for accuracy, coding, and approval compliance
Review the AP aging and resolve discrepancies
Oversee the vendor accrual process at month end
Review customer and partner billing, cash application, and the AR aging
Monitor collections and flag past-due or disputed balances
Prepare and review bank reconciliations across multiple operating, settlement, and subsidiary accounts
Reconcile high-volume payment activity, including settlement, clearing, and funds-in-transit accounts
Investigate and resolve reconciling items promptly
Support audit, tax, and compliance requests
Identify process improvements and document procedures
Other duties as assigned