Steve Koss

Steve is a seasoned 32-year finance professional with valuable experience in public accounting and privately held manufacturing companies. Prior to the formal start of his career, he interned in Corporate Accounting at Chrysler Corporation during the integration of American Motors Corporation and at Deloitte Haskins and Sells in their tax, audit and middle market groups. He started his career in 1990 with Deloitte and Touche as a consultant / auditor in their middle market practice. He then moved to Straits Steel and Wire Company in 1995 as Controller progressing through roles of increasing responsibility to Corporate Controller SSW Holding Company, Inc (previous name of SSW Advanced Technologies, LLC) in 1999 and then Vice President – Chief Financial Officer in 2005. During 2021, responsibility for SSW Advanced Technologies, LLC Human Resource and Information Technologies functional groups were transitioned into his role of Vice President – Chief Financial Officer.

Steve believes that our associates are the most valuable asset in our organization. “Without coaching and development, we are missing the opportunity to foster individual growth that can significantly enhance the value of our people, teams and organization.” He believes that SSW’s commitment to our people provides us with a competitive advantage in the global marketplace.

In 1990, Steve completed his Bachelor of Arts with honor, majoring in Accounting from Michigan State University and well as passing the Certified Public Accounting exam in his first attempt. In 1992, after successfully completing experience and reference requirements, he received his license to practice Certified Public Accountancy from the State of Michigan.