Full-Time

Controller

UHY

UHY

1,001-5,000 employees

Audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services

No salary listed

Sterling Heights, MI, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Accounting (1)
Required Skills
NetSuite
QuickBooks
Forecasting
SAP Products
Financial analysis
U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in accounting or finance, including at least 2 years in a managerial or leadership role, is required.
  • Strong knowledge of financial regulations and accounting principles, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles or International Financial Reporting Standards, is required.
  • Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, or SAP, and Microsoft Excel is required.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, attention-to-detail, and organizational skills are required.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, including investors, auditors, and government agencies.
  • Lead the budgeting and forecasting process with department heads to create financial plans.
  • Analyze variances between actual financial performance and budgeted figures and provide actionable insights.
  • Develop and maintain internal controls to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax laws, and company policies.
  • Coordinate and manage audits with external auditors.
  • Monitor cash flow and oversee banking activities.
  • Manage company liquidity to meet operational needs.
  • Review and recommend credit terms with vendors and customers.
  • Supervise and mentor accounting staff and provide guidance and development opportunities.
  • Evaluate and improve the efficiency of accounting processes and systems.
  • Coordinate with other departments to support accurate financial reporting and decision-making.
  • Manage corporate tax filings and ensure tax returns are prepared accurately and on time.
  • Work with tax advisors to comply with federal, state, and local tax laws.
  • Identify tax-saving opportunities and mitigate tax-related risks.
  • Provide strategic financial advice to senior management to support company growth and profitability.
  • Analyze financial performance and recommend improvements to financial strategies.
Desired Qualifications
  • CPA or CMA certification is preferred.
  • Experience in a Controller or senior accounting role is preferred.

UHY provides audit, tax, consulting and advisory services to middle-market clients. Its work combines attest services delivered by UHY LLP with tax and business consulting from UHY Advisors, Inc., operating under an alternative practice structure and as separate legal entities within the UHY network. Engagements involve teams with experience across many industries to give clients a 360-degree view of their business and develop flexible, practical solutions through collaboration. The firm differentiates itself as an independent member of the UHY International network, offering scale and cross-border capability within a top 20 international network while maintaining a strong focus on the middle market. The goal is to help clients address business challenges with tailored services and guidance that support growth, compliance and strategic decisions.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$6.6M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2000

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What believers are saying

  • UHY closed five 2026 deals, including RBT CPAs on 2026-07-06 and Iowa’s Anderson Lower Whitlow.
  • UHY Wealth Management launched in March 2026 and reached roughly $1.5 billion AUM after RBT.
  • CMJ LLP joined on 2026-02-17, strengthening UHY’s New York Capital Region presence.

What critics are saying

  • Near Intelligence sued UHY LLP on 2025-10-30 over allegedly missed revenue manipulation.
  • Antovski v UHY closed in 2026, signaling recurring post-merger employment disputes.
  • Private-equity-backed rivals like Affinia keep consolidating faster, pressuring UHY’s top-tier positioning.

What makes UHY unique

  • UHY blends local partner teams with a national platform across accounting, tax, and advisory.
  • UHY International gives the firm cross-border reach across 95 countries and 1,000-plus staff.
  • UHY’s 2026 combinations add sector depth in construction, financial services, and closely held businesses.

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Company News

Accounting Today
Aug 11th, 2026
UHY acquires Michigan CFO Associates to expand advisory services

UHY, ranked No. 26 on Accounting Today's 2026 Top 100 Firms list, has acquired Michigan CFO Associates to expand its advisory capabilities. MICFO, founded in 2006 and based in Clinton Township, Michigan, provides fractional CFO and financial leadership services to entrepreneur-led businesses. UHY reported $471 million in revenue with roughly 200 partners and over 2,000 staff across 40 offices. The acquisition follows UHY's private equity investment from Summit Partners in December 2024, which has fuelled multiple acquisitions. "As entrepreneurs navigate increasing complexity, they need strategic financial insight," said Steven McCarty, CEO of UHY. The firm's client advisory services practice is growing rapidly.

Accounting Today
Aug 3rd, 2026
UHY adds Iowa firm

The Top 50 Firm UHY acquired accounting and advisory firm ALW in Betterndorf, Iowa.

Accounting Today
Feb 19th, 2026
UHY acquires CMJ, expands New York presence following $385M private equity boost

UHY has acquired CMJ, expanding the Top 50 firm's presence in New York State and adding expertise in construction and financial services. The deal adds one office to UHY, with CMJ founders Paul Curtis and William Jeffreys joining as partners alongside their staff. UHY, ranked No. 26 on Accounting Today's 2025 Top 100 Firms list, reported $385 million in revenue with 190 partners and over 1,700 employees across 35 offices. The acquisition follows UHY's December 2024 private equity investment from Summit Partners, which has fuelled significant M&A activity. In 2025 alone, UHY has expanded into the St Louis area through acquisitions of Sabino & Co. and Botz Deal & Co., and added Tama, Budaj & Raab in Michigan.

CPA Practice Advisor
Jul 1st, 2025
UHY Merges with Flynn & Co. in Ohio

UHY, a top 30 accounting firm, has expanded into Ohio by merging with Cincinnati-based CPA firm Flynn & Co. Financial terms were not disclosed. This merger marks UHY's first Cincinnati office, led by Managing Partner Richard Flynn. UHY's CEO, Steven McCarty, highlighted Cincinnati's economic growth and the merger's potential to enhance client services. This is UHY's third M&A deal since receiving private equity funding from Summit Partners last December. UHY has over 2,000 professionals in 42 U.S. offices.

Business Wire
Dec 4th, 2024
UHY Secures Strategic Growth Investment from Summit Partners

UHY, a leading accounting, tax, consulting and advisory services firm, today announced a growth investment from Summit Partners. This investment will