Controller Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

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Controller

Wyoming, MI
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Temporary / Contract
45 - 65 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities: • Lead the full month-end close process and help shorten the timeline for accurate financial reporting. • Prepare financial statements and management reports that provide clear insight into business performance. • Perform balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and maintain the accuracy of accounting records. • Extract and organize financial data needed for tax support, opening balance sheet activities, and related reporting needs. • Partner with site leadership and accounting staff to monitor financial activity and identify issues that require attention. • Provide day-to-day controllership support across general accounting, reporting, and account analysis functions. • Assist with ERP-related accounting work tied to the transition from QuickBooks to NetSuite, ensuring continuity and reliable data handling. • Serve as a dependable resource for the existing team by adding coverage, strengthening processes, and reducing operational risk if staffing changes occur.
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Controller

Grand Rapids, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Direct core accounting activities across the business, including ledger maintenance, payables, receivables, payroll coordination, fixed assets, and balance sheet reconciliations. • Oversee the full close cycle on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, ensuring financial results are completed accurately and on schedule. • Produce financial statements, management summaries, and forecast updates while explaining budget-to-actual results and key performance trends. • Establish and refine accounting policies, internal controls, and financial procedures to support accuracy, compliance, and scalability. • Collaborate with company leadership on annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and longer-range financial plans tied to business objectives. • Track cash position, working capital, and liquidity needs, and recommend actions that support stability and future growth. • Evaluate product, service, labor, and overhead costs to improve visibility into margins and overall profitability. • Support pricing and margin decisions through financial modeling, operational partnership, and analysis across customers, offerings, or business segments. • Identify opportunities to improve processes, automate routine tasks, and strengthen the quality and usefulness of financial reporting. • Serve as a key contact for outside auditors, tax professionals, banking partners, and other external financial stakeholders.
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Controller

Caledonia, MI
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Temporary / Contract
47.5 - 60 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities: • Direct monthly and annual closing activities to ensure accurate financial statements and dependable reporting timelines. • Administer the general ledger and maintain complete accounting documentation within Sage 500. • Lead the teams responsible for payables, receivables, fixed asset accounting, and credit oversight to support smooth daily operations. • Produce recurring financial packages for the parent organization, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end submissions. • Evaluate profit and loss results, balance sheet activity, labor costs, material usage, and overall business performance to identify trends and risks. • Drive forecasting, annual budget development, and capital planning support to align financial targets with operational needs. • Manage percentage-of-completion accounting and completed contract reporting in accordance with applicable standards. • Support cash planning, tax-related filings, government reporting obligations, and annual audit requirements while reinforcing internal control practices. • Partner with cross-functional leaders on project analysis, sales outlook reviews, expense management, and process improvements that enhance plant performance.
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Corporate Controller

Hudsonville, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Corporate Controller to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance with accounting standards. This role requires a proactive approach to managing financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, while collaborating cross-functionally to support strategic business decisions. Based in Hudsonville, Michigan, this position offers the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the financial success of the organization. Responsibilities: • Oversee the accuracy and integrity of financial statements and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. • Analyze financial trends and provide recommendations to address potential impacts on the company and its stakeholders. • Develop and implement standardized policies, processes, and procedures to optimize financial operations. • Act as a key contributor to the management team, providing timely financial insights to support decision-making. • Manage the company’s income statement and balance sheet, ensuring effective oversight of financial results. • Lead treasury operations, including cash flow management, bank account oversight, and forecasting future funding needs. • Supervise tax and regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to all applicable governmental requirements. • Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and enhance operational efficiency. • Direct the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. • Provide leadership and performance management for the finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Divisional/Plant Controller

Holland, MI
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Temporary / Contract
50 - 70 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller to support a manufacturing operation in Holland, Michigan. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist who brings strong plant-level accounting expertise, sharp analytical skills, and a hands-on approach to cost management and reporting. The selected candidate will help strengthen financial visibility, guide close activities, and provide accurate insights that support operational and business decisions. Responsibilities: • Lead monthly financial close activities for the plant, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and reporting deadlines are met. • Oversee manufacturing cost accounting processes, including analysis of production costs, inventory valuation, and cost performance trends. • Maintain and refine standard costing structures to support reliable product costing and financial accuracy. • Prepare and deliver financial reports that provide clear insight into plant performance, variances, and key business drivers. • Partner with plant leadership to review results, explain financial impacts, and support informed operational decision-making. • Monitor cost controls across manufacturing activities and identify opportunities to improve financial efficiency and visibility. • Support controllership activities by strengthening compliance, internal controls, and consistency in financial practices. • Utilize SAP and SAP S/4HANA to manage financial data, reporting, and cost accounting processes within the plant environment.
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

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