We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a recycling and waste management operation in Wyoming, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position will provide hands-on financial leadership for a site with a lean team, helping strengthen reporting, improve close processes, and support daily accounting operations. The role is ideal for someone who can bring structure, sound judgment, and practical support in a fast-paced onsite environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the full month-end close process and help shorten the timeline for accurate financial reporting.<br>• Prepare financial statements and management reports that provide clear insight into business performance.<br>• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and maintain the accuracy of accounting records.<br>• Extract and organize financial data needed for tax support, opening balance sheet activities, and related reporting needs.<br>• Partner with site leadership and accounting staff to monitor financial activity and identify issues that require attention.<br>• Provide day-to-day controllership support across general accounting, reporting, and account analysis functions.<br>• Assist with ERP-related accounting work tied to the transition from QuickBooks to NetSuite, ensuring continuity and reliable data handling.<br>• Serve as a dependable resource for the existing team by adding coverage, strengthening processes, and reducing operational risk if staffing changes occur.
We are looking for a Controller to provide both financial leadership and hands-on support for a growing organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role will guide core accounting functions while helping strengthen reporting, planning, and operational insight across the business. The ideal candidate brings sound technical accounting knowledge, strong business judgment, and the ability to translate financial data into practical recommendations for leadership.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct core accounting activities across the business, including ledger maintenance, payables, receivables, payroll coordination, fixed assets, and balance sheet reconciliations.<br>• Oversee the full close cycle on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, ensuring financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Produce financial statements, management summaries, and forecast updates while explaining budget-to-actual results and key performance trends.<br>• Establish and refine accounting policies, internal controls, and financial procedures to support accuracy, compliance, and scalability.<br>• Collaborate with company leadership on annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and longer-range financial plans tied to business objectives.<br>• Track cash position, working capital, and liquidity needs, and recommend actions that support stability and future growth.<br>• Evaluate product, service, labor, and overhead costs to improve visibility into margins and overall profitability.<br>• Support pricing and margin decisions through financial modeling, operational partnership, and analysis across customers, offerings, or business segments.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve processes, automate routine tasks, and strengthen the quality and usefulness of financial reporting.<br>• Serve as a key contact for outside auditors, tax professionals, banking partners, and other external financial stakeholders.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to support a growing operation in Muskegon, Michigan. This Long-term Contract-to-hire opportunity is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who can oversee core financial activities, manage the general ledger, and deliver accurate reporting for a business of approximately $25 - $50 million in revenue. The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, a solid command of month-end close, and the ability to guide a small accounting team in day-to-day execution.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the full month-end closing cycle, ensuring timely completion of reconciliations, journal entries, and financial review activities.</p><p>• Manage the general ledger and maintain accurate balance sheet and profit and loss reporting for the organization.</p><p>• Prepare complete financial statements and support reliable reporting for leadership decision-making.</p><p>• Oversee daily accounting operations by reviewing the work of accounts payable, payroll, and project or cost accounting staff.</p><p>• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and quality control for the accounting team’s routine deliverables.</p><p>• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities as needed by the business.</p><p>• Apply technical accounting expertise to resolve complex accounting matters and strengthen financial accuracy.</p><p>• Support payroll-related entries and ensure related accounting records are properly reflected in the books.</p><p>• Contribute to accounting system process improvements, including work connected to the planned data migration.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller to support financial leadership for a machinery manufacturing operation in Caledonia, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position will oversee core accounting activities, deliver timely and accurate reporting, and provide insight that strengthens operational and financial performance. The role works closely with plant and business leaders to guide planning, improve controls, and support sound decision-making across the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct monthly and annual closing activities to ensure accurate financial statements and dependable reporting timelines.<br>• Administer the general ledger and maintain complete accounting documentation within Sage 500.<br>• Lead the teams responsible for payables, receivables, fixed asset accounting, and credit oversight to support smooth daily operations.<br>• Produce recurring financial packages for the parent organization, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end submissions.<br>• Evaluate profit and loss results, balance sheet activity, labor costs, material usage, and overall business performance to identify trends and risks.<br>• Drive forecasting, annual budget development, and capital planning support to align financial targets with operational needs.<br>• Manage percentage-of-completion accounting and completed contract reporting in accordance with applicable standards.<br>• Support cash planning, tax-related filings, government reporting obligations, and annual audit requirements while reinforcing internal control practices.<br>• Partner with cross-functional leaders on project analysis, sales outlook reviews, expense management, and process improvements that enhance plant performance.