<p>Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Controller to lead our accounting and financial reporting functions. This role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, managing the month-end and year-end close processes, and delivering accurate financial insights to support strategic decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong accounting knowledge, a process-improvement mindset, and the ability to partner effectively with senior leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets</li><li>Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements and management reports</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management activities</li><li>Develop and maintain financial controls and accounting procedures</li><li>Coordinate audits and serve as the primary contact for external auditors and tax advisors</li><li>Analyze financial results and provide recommendations to improve performance and profitability</li><li>Support strategic planning and decision-making with accurate financial data and insights</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration email your resume to [email protected]</p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to provide hands-on financial leadership for a manufacturing organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position will focus on maintaining the daily accounting function, supporting accurate financial operations, and bringing structure to key processes during a period of transition. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, strengthening routine procedures, and guiding entry-level accounting staff while keeping core reporting and transactional activities on track.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounting operations to ensure financial activities are completed accurately, on time, and in alignment with business needs.<br>• Oversee invoice handling and payment processing, including review and execution of regular check runs.<br>• Perform and review manual account reconciliations to maintain the integrity of the general ledger and supporting records.<br>• Administer payroll processing for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees, including system setup and coordination through ADP.<br>• Lead month-end close activities and produce reliable financial data for management review.<br>• Support reporting needs by preparing trial balance information and using available reporting tools within Dynamics environments.<br>• Provide day-to-day oversight and guidance to a staff accountant, helping prioritize work and improve accuracy.<br>• Use advanced Excel skills to analyze data, resolve discrepancies, and streamline recurring accounting tasks.<br>• Contribute to accounting process continuity and assist with ongoing work related to Microsoft Dynamics GP and Business Central as needed.