<p>We’re partnering with a machinery manufacturing company in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area that is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee and shape its financial operations. This leader will drive accounting and finance activities, improve reporting quality and visibility, and provide the financial insight needed to support informed decision-making across the business. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in manufacturing finance, a hands-on management style, and the ability to effectively oversee daily financial operations while contributing to longer-term strategic planning.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Lead all accounting and finance functions, including developing, implementing, and continuously improving financial processes, internal controls, and related systems.</p><p>• Provide accurate budgeting, forecasting, and trend analysis to support leadership in evaluating results and planning for future performance.</p><p>• Support financial planning initiatives by aligning short-term execution with broader business goals.</p><p>• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including consolidated reporting and management-level financial summaries.</p><p>• Oversee the month-end close process, including reconciliation review, result validation, and ensuring the integrity of general ledger data.</p><p>• Enhance and manage job costing and product costing processes within Epicor to strengthen operational and financial reporting.</p><p>• Partner on system and process improvements related to Epicor financial workflows and other automated reporting solutions.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal reporting requirements, while serving as a primary liaison to lenders and external accounting firms.</p><p>• Collaborate with senior leadership and ownership on strategic priorities, while mentoring and developing the accounting and finance team.</p><p>• Manage insurance-related matters, annual financial statement reviews, and coordination with external auditors or review partners.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Controller to support financial planning, cost oversight, and performance analysis for a construction-focused operation. This Long-term Contract position will play a key role in monitoring budgets, interpreting financial results, and helping leadership make informed business decisions. This role will be approximately 8 to 16 hours per month. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, hands-on forecasting experience, and the ability to work comfortably with project-based financial data and QuickBooks Online.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and evaluate financial reports to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that affect business performance.</p><p>• Analyze budget-to-actual results and explain key variances to support timely decision-making.</p><p>• Develop forecasts and financial projections that help leadership plan resources and manage operational goals.</p><p>• Review project and job cost data to improve cost control and strengthen profitability across construction activities.</p><p>• Maintain accurate financial records and reporting processes within QuickBooks Online.</p><p>• Partner with engineering and operations leadership to provide financial insight on ongoing work and business priorities.</p><p>• Support month-end and periodic reporting activities by ensuring data is complete, organized, and reliable.</p><p>• Contribute recommendations that improve financial visibility, reporting accuracy, and overall business performance.</p>
<p>We are looking for an Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations and support financial performance at our clients Holland, Michigan location. This role partners closely with finance leadership to oversee reporting accuracy, maintain strong internal controls, and ensure day-to-day accounting activities are completed efficiently. The ideal candidate brings sound technical accounting knowledge, strong organizational skills, and the ability to guide a team while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead month-end activities, including completion of income statements, balance sheet reviews, journal entries, and account reconciliations.</p><p>• Oversee general ledger accuracy and manage accounting activity related to inventory, capital spending, receivables, and payables.</p><p>• Support the annual budgeting cycle and forecasting process by preparing analysis and coordinating financial input across the business.</p><p>• Direct accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows, including accrual preparation, vendor statement review, invoice analysis, and reconciliation to financial records.</p><p>• Prepare recurring financial reports such as job cost summaries, backlog updates, gross margin analysis, and monthly, quarterly, and annual statements.</p><p>• Coordinate payroll-related reporting, sales tax filings, credit evaluations, and documentation needed for internal and external financial review.</p><p>• Partner with corporate finance and audit teams by supplying accurate data, responding to requests, and assisting with year-end audit preparation.</p><p>• Help strengthen accounting processes, recommend practical improvements, and develop team capability so staff can assume broader responsibilities.</p><p>• Serve as an operational backup for payables and receivables functions and assist with physical inventory activities as needed.</p>