You want to love what you do and love where you work. Gentex gives you the best of both worlds. A global technology company headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, Gentex is an 8-time winner of the Top Workplaces in Michigan.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Controller I will provide high-level support to the Vice President of Accounting for the management of Gentex’s accounting and financial activities with responsibilities focused one of the following functional areas: General Accounting, Operations, or Financial Reporting.
This is an onsite position located in Holland, MI. It is not open to hybrid or remote work at this time.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Oversee designated functional area to develop and execute strategies to ensure accuracy.
Assist in the preparation and review of financial statements in compliance with official guidelines and requirements.
Review and monitor designated functional area accounts and reconciliations.
Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
Assist in the development and preparation of budgets and forecasts.
Participate in preparation for the annual audit.
Develop reports for management and regulatory bodies based on functional area of responsibility.
Review the company’s accounting information to identify and resolve inaccuracies or imbalances.
Utilize accounting IT system to facilitate processes and maintain records.
Other duties as assigned.
HOW YOU’LL DO IT
Building Collaborative Relationships - Developing, maintaining, and strengthening partnerships with others inside or outside the organization.
Analytical Thinking - Tackling a problem by using a logical, systematic, and sequential approach.
Attention to Detail - Ensuring information is complete and accurate; following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
Building Teams - Working with staff to strengthen the team. Leading by example and going beyond the expected to ensure the success of all involved.
Maintaining high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.
WHAT TO BRING
4-year degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or other related field.
At least 5 years of experience as a Senior Account, Assistant Controller, or equivalent role.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
1-3 years of Leadership experience.
WHAT WILL HELP
Master’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
Professional certification (e.g., CPA)
Advanced Excel skills.
Gentex is an equal opportunity employer
Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.
Assistance
Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at [email protected]. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Understand your right to work
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Right to Work – English
Right to Work - Spanish
Skills Required
- 4-year degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
- At least 5 years of experience as a Senior Accountant, Assistant Controller, or equivalent
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- 1-3 years of Leadership experience
- Master's degree in Accounting or Business Administration
- Professional certification (e.g., CPA)
- Advanced Excel skills
Gentex Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Gentex Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Gentex Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes multiple plan designs (PPO and CDHP) with HSA/FSA options, plus short- and long‑term disability and life insurance. Some locations provide an on‑site health clinic, adding convenient access to care.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include an employer‑matched 401(k) with a 5% company match mentioned and an Employee Stock Purchase Program. Salaried roles may also receive stock equity bonuses.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Quarterly profit‑sharing bonuses are available and often viewed as a strong part of total compensation. Total rewards are sometimes characterized as good for the area when these bonuses are included.
Gentex Corporation Insights
What We Do
Gentex is a global, high technology electronics company that is managed by engineers and others who understand the freedom and discipline that's required to run an entrepreneurial company. We are a unique, profitable company that is vertically integrated in highly automated electronics, CMOS camera development and manufacturing, vacuum coatings, and glass bending and fabrication. We specialize in a broad spectrum of technologies and processes to deliver high quality products to the automotive, aerospace and fire protection industries. Thank you for visiting the Gentex Corporation (“Gentex”) LinkedIn page. This page is intended to share information about Gentex, its products and corporate culture. If you have specific questions about Gentex, please call our main phone number at 616.772.1800. Any content, views, opinions and/or responses to questions uploaded, expressed or submitted by third parties on the Gentex LinkedIn page, other than the content provided by Gentex, are solely the views, opinions and responsibility of the person submitting them and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Gentex. Gentex reserves the right to terminate any user's ability to access this LinkedIn page, and to edit or delete any material it deems inappropriate and/or in violation of any Gentex policy, including but not limited to: Equal Employment Opportunity, Discrimination and Harassment, Workplace Violence, Non-Solicitation, Conflict of Interest, Confidentiality, and Insider Trading.
