Financial Controller in Whitmore Lake, Michigan at Ecowize USA

Why Ecowize?

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.

Financial Controller Job Description

Ecowize North America

Grow with Us – A Future You Can Count On

Why Ecowize?

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 Financial 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.

The Opportunity: Lead Our Financial Future

As our Financial Controller, you will be the primary architect of our financial integrity and the strategic partner to our executive leadership team.

Following the retirement of our long-standing Controller, we are seeking a visionary leader to modernize our financial infrastructure, manage our scaling operations across North America, and ensure that our mission to deliver excellence is backed by world-class financial discipline.

About the Role

The Financial Controller is a high-impact leadership position responsible for the company’s entire accounting function. You will lead the transition of our financial department as we scale, overseeing all financial reporting, internal controls, tax compliance, and treasury management. This role isn’t just about "closing the books" —it’s about providing the financial intelligence that drives our expansion.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

 Strategic Financial Leadership: Direct all accounting operations including GAAP financial statements, cost accounting, and multi-state payroll for a high-growth workforce.

 Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Lead the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting; provide the executive team with actionable analysis on labor utilization and service margins.

 Compliance & Risk Management: Own the relationship with external auditors and tax preparers; ensure rigorous compliance with federal, state, and local regulations across all jurisdictions.

 Process Modernization: Evaluate and enhance our current tech stack (QuickBooks Online, Rippling, EXL) to support more complex reporting and automation.

 Internal Controls: Design and implement robust internal control frameworks to safeguard company assets and ensure audit readiness at all times.

 Treasury, Cash Flow & Commercial Operations: Manage corporate liquidity, banking relationships, and debt compliance to fuel continued investment in our people and technology. This is a "hands-on" leadership role requiring daily transactional and commercial support, including active management of working capital, oversight of high-volume AP/AR, and providing real-time financial guidance to support operational sales and service contracts.

 Tax, Insurance & Risk Management: Own the end-to-end process for quarterly federal and state income tax estimates across our multi-state footprint. Additionally, you will manage the company’s corporate insurance coverages, ensuring comprehensive protection and managing the complexities of renewals and audits in a high-compliance industry.

 Team Mentorship: Lead, recruit, and develop a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth.

What You Bring (Qualifications)

o Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required. CPA or CMA certification is highly preferred for this executive-level role.

o Experience: * 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3–5 years in a Controller or Senior Accounting Manager role.

o Specific experience in Contract Services, Manufacturing, or Food Production (highly preferred) to understand job costing and labor-intensive business models.

o Proven track record of managing multi-entity and multi-state financial operations.

o Technical Mastery: * Expertise in GAAP and sophisticated financial reporting tools.

o Experience leading an ERP implementation or major system migration is a significant plus.

o Executive Presence: Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, strategic narratives for non-financial stakeholders.

Core Competencies

 Visionary Accuracy: You see the & "big picture" without losing sight of the smallest decimal point.

 Operational Agility: You can pivot from high-level strategy to & "hands-on" problem solving as the situation demands.

 Ethical Stewardship: You are the ultimate guardian of the company’s integrity and transparency.

 Strategic Communication & Influence: You possess the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable narratives for non-financial stakeholders. You don't just report numbers; you communicate the "why" behind them, building consensus across departments and acting as a persuasive advisor to the executive team and operational partners.

The Details

 Job Type: Full-time

 Location: On-site, Whitmore Lake, MI

 Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8-hour daytime shift

Compensation & Benefits

 Competitive salary

 Health, dental, and vision insurance

 401(k) with company match

 Paid time off and holidays

 Professional development support

 Relocation assistance (if applicable)

 Retirement plan options

Your Future Starts Here

At Ecowize, we believe that strong financial leadership fuels organizational success. The Financial 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.