We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join a finance team in Grand Rapids, Michigan on a Contract-to-hire basis. This role partners closely with senior finance leadership to strengthen financial operations, support sound business decisions, and maintain accurate, compliant reporting. The position offers a blend of hands-on accounting leadership and forward-looking financial analysis, with a strong focus on budgeting, grants oversight, and regulatory accountability. Responsibilities:• Direct the annual budgeting process in collaboration with department leaders, helping translate operational needs into accurate financial plans.• Create and refine forecasts, financial models, and scenario-based analyses that guide leadership in evaluating risks, opportunities, and performance trends.• Track actual results against budget targets, investigate key variances, and present meaningful insights to support timely decision-making.• Review accounting activity and related documentation prepared by team members to help ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to policy.• Oversee monthly and year-end close activities while coordinating with external auditors during the annual audit process.• Prepare reliable monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting that supports transparency and aligns with organizational and regulatory standards.• Manage grant-related financial reporting, reimbursement submissions, and closeout activities while ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state funding requirements.• Coordinate required transit and government reporting, including data submissions tied to public funding and oversight obligations.• Develop recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and analytical tools that improve visibility into financial performance and increase productivity.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.• At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting and finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and financial modeling.• Experience leading month-end close, general ledger oversight, financial reporting, and audit support activities.• Working knowledge of grant accounting and the ability to interpret compliance requirements tied to government funding.• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.• Familiarity with financial systems used for budgeting, reporting, and ledger analysis; experience with AS400 is a plus.• Government accounting or grants experience is preferred.

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Grand Rapids, MI
onsite
Temporary / Contract
35 - 50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join a finance team in Grand Rapids, Michigan on a Contract-to-hire basis. This role partners closely with senior finance leadership to strengthen financial operations, support sound business decisions, and maintain accurate, compliant reporting. The position offers a blend of hands-on accounting leadership and forward-looking financial analysis, with a strong focus on budgeting, grants oversight, and regulatory accountability. Responsibilities:• Direct the annual budgeting process in collaboration with department leaders, helping translate operational needs into accurate financial plans.• Create and refine forecasts, financial models, and scenario-based analyses that guide leadership in evaluating risks, opportunities, and performance trends.• Track actual results against budget targets, investigate key variances, and present meaningful insights to support timely decision-making.• Review accounting activity and related documentation prepared by team members to help ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to policy.• Oversee monthly and year-end close activities while coordinating with external auditors during the annual audit process.• Prepare reliable monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting that supports transparency and aligns with organizational and regulatory standards.• Manage grant-related financial reporting, reimbursement submissions, and closeout activities while ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state funding requirements.• Coordinate required transit and government reporting, including data submissions tied to public funding and oversight obligations.• Develop recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and analytical tools that improve visibility into financial performance and increase productivity.
2026-04-20T00:00:00Z

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