Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Put Your Accounting Expertise to Work for Something Bigger!

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Accounting REQUIRED | 3–5 Years of Senior Accountant Experience Preferred 

Ready to take the next step in your accounting career while making a meaningful impact?

At Work Skills Corporation (WSC), we believe financial success and community impact go hand in hand. For more than 50 years, we've helped individuals with disabilities and other barriers gain the skills and opportunities to learn, work, and live more independently.

We're seeking an experienced accounting professional with a required B.B.A. in Accounting, strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and preferably 3–5 years of Senior Accountant experience. Insurance accounting experience is also highly desirable.

Whether you're an established accounting leader or a Senior Accountant ready for advancement, this is your opportunity to put your expertise to work for an organization with purpose.

Why WSC?

WSC is more than a traditional nonprofit. Our organization operates across multiple nonprofit and for-profit business lines, including staffing, clinical services, residential care, and commercial production.

You'll work alongside an experienced, collaborative Accounting Department that values accuracy, accountability, innovation, and professional growth.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the President and CEO, you'll play a key role in strengthening WSC's financial operations.

• Oversee daily accounting operations, general ledger activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable accounting standards.

• Support month-end and year-end closings, audits, and internal controls.

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

• Support insurance-related accounting and financial reporting.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiency.

• Collaborate with leadership across multiple business lines.

• Provide guidance and support to accounting team members.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Accounting required.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting.

• Understanding of internal controls, audits, and accounting compliance.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a Senior Accountant.

• Insurance accounting experience.

• Experience with financial statement preparation, budgeting, and audits.

• Experience across multiple business entities or lines of business.

• Nonprofit and for-profit accounting experience.

• Leadership experience or demonstrated potential to advance into accounting management.

Previous Controller experience is not required! We're looking for a strong accounting professional ready to take the next step.

Why You'll Love Working at WSC

• Meaningful Work: Make a difference in your community while advancing your career.

• Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, professional development, and advancement opportunities.

• Supportive Culture: Work alongside an experienced team in a collaborative, family-like environment.

• Competitive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with no or low employee contributions; life, LTD, AD&D, AFLAC, paid time off, and a 403(b) with employer match.

• Wellness & Work-Life Balance: $150 annually through WSC Cares for eligible wellness expenses.

• Fun Employee Perks: Popcorn days, massage days, prize drawings, slushy days, casual dress, and Work Thrills! events.

• Award-Winning Workplace: Recognized by Crain's Coolest Places to Work 2025, The Best of MichBusiness, and the National Best & Brightest Companies to Work For.

Come Grow With Us!

Bring your financial expertise, fresh ideas, and leadership potential to an organization where business success and community impact go hand in hand.

Bring your skills. Grow with us. Help us change lives!

WORK SKILLS CORPORATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. WSC provides equal employment opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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