We are looking for an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join our team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In this role, you will be responsible for driving financial strategy, improving reporting accuracy, and enhancing decision-making processes across the organization. This position offers the opportunity to lead critical financial initiatives and collaborate with various departments to support the company's growth and operational goals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee monthly financial close processes, ensuring efficiency and delivering insightful analysis and commentary.<br>• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial reporting that supports strategic decision-making and operational improvements.<br>• Lead treasury management activities, including payment processing and credit card program oversight.<br>• Collaborate with the President to prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and divisional profit and loss statements.<br>• Streamline accounting and finance documentation processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Conduct equipment costing reviews, analyze variances, and document findings to provide actionable insights.<br>• Manage inventory accounting and ensure accurate tracking and reporting.<br>• Improve invoicing and expense reporting workflows for the service team to increase operational efficiency.<br>• Create and maintain cash forecasting tools to monitor weekly and monthly financial needs.<br>• Assess and plan for future labor and leadership requirements within the accounting and finance function.
<p>Our team is partnering with a growing multi-location business to identify a talented <strong>Controller</strong> for an exciting leadership opportunity. This is a high-impact, hands-on role for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys owning the full financials while partnering with operations</p><p><br></p><p>The Controller will lead core accounting and financial activities across multiple locations, ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and timely financial insight for leadership. This role also oversees payroll review, supports budgeting and forecasting, and provides guidance to administrative accounting support staff.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee accounting operations across multiple locations.</li><li>Maintain the general ledger and ensure financial records are accurate and compliant with GAAP.</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.</li><li>Review and perform bank and credit card reconciliations.</li><li>Manage fixed asset tracking and capital expenditure reporting.</li><li>Lead the year-end close process and coordinate with external accountants on tax preparation.</li><li>Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely recording of all revenue streams across the business.</li><li>Promote consistency in accounting practices, policies, and procedures across locations.</li><li>Supervise the Finance Admin responsible for payroll processing, AP/AR and administrative support.</li><li>Review payroll reporting for accuracy and compliance with applicable requirements.</li><li>Oversee employee tax reporting, including W-2s and 1099s.</li><li>Partner with leadership to support annual budgeting efforts.</li><li>Monitor financial performance against budget and provide variance analysis.</li><li>Prepare forecasts and cash flow reporting to support decision-making.</li><li>Identify opportunities for cost savings, stronger controls, and process improvements.</li><li>Consolidate financial results across all locations.</li><li>Monitor financial performance by location and operational area.</li><li>Provide regular financial reporting and insight to leadership and site managers.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations, reporting requirements, and tax obligations.</li><li>Oversee sales tax reporting and remittance.</li><li>Maintain and strengthen internal controls to protect company assets and ensure financial accuracy.</li><li>Support continuous improvement of accounting workflows and administrative processes.</li><li>Ensure financial and administrative tasks are completed accurately and on time.</li><li>Perform other duties as needed to support business operations and financial management.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in a Contract position. This role will oversee regional accounting operations, guide a small accounting team, and deliver accurate financial reporting that supports business performance. The ideal candidate brings strong controllership experience, sound judgment, and the ability to partner effectively with operations, finance, and leadership teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the full scope of daily accounting activities for the regional entity, including ledger management, cash activity, payroll, revenue accounting, inventory, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and rebate-related items.<br>• Supervise and mentor accounting staff members, promoting high standards of accuracy, ownership, and ongoing process improvement.<br>• Manage the month-end close cycle and ensure financial results are completed on schedule, properly reviewed, and ready for leadership reporting.<br>• Work closely with operational leadership, the General Manager, and FP& A partners to provide clear financial insights and support informed decision-making.<br>• Maintain reliable financial reporting practices that align with U.S. GAAP and internal governance requirements.<br>• Strengthen internal controls to protect company resources, support compliance obligations, and improve the consistency of accounting processes.<br>• Coordinate audit support activities, including document preparation and inventory observation planning for the assigned region.<br>• Contribute to budgeting, performance tracking, and financial analysis by identifying trends, risks, and opportunities across monthly, quarterly, and annual results.<br>• Support improvements in accounting workflows and financial systems, including automation efforts and effective use of Sage Intacct.<br>• Assist with the financial integration of acquired businesses through purchase accounting, opening balance sheet preparation, and alignment of accounting procedures.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our client's team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and strategic individual with a strong background in accounting and finance, especially within operationally intensive industries. The Controller will play a critical role in overseeing financial reporting, leading a talented accounting team, and providing valuable insights to support business decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and manage monthly financial statements, including account analysis, variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Oversee financial reporting for real estate entities on a quarterly basis, maintaining adherence to relevant standards and regulations.</p><p>• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, reviewing their work on journal entries, account reconciliations, inventory costing, and fixed asset schedules.</p><p>• Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets, providing actionable insights through variance analysis and performance monitoring.</p><p>• Collaborate with operations leadership to understand business needs, production trends, and their financial implications.</p><p>• Establish and maintain robust internal controls and review procedures to ensure data integrity and compliance with corporate policies.</p><p>• Lead financial oversight for construction and capital projects, including cost tracking, capitalization, and financial analysis.</p><p>• Partner with senior leadership to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making processes.</p><p>• Ensure effective cash management and oversee daily financial operations to maintain liquidity and operational efficiency.</p><p>• Drive process improvements and implement new technologies to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting workflows.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations for a growing business. This role will oversee financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and help build efficient processes that support accurate and timely results. The position also provides leadership to the accounting team while partnering across the business to improve visibility into financial performance and risk.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to deliver accurate financial results in accordance with corporate policy and U.S. accounting standards.</p><p>• Improve close and reporting workflows to increase efficiency, strengthen accuracy, and consistently meet established deadlines.</p><p>• Review key balance sheet accounts, including inventory-related exposures, and collaborate with operational partners to address financial risks and control gaps.</p><p>• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls that support a compliant and well-documented control environment.</p><p>• Coordinate external audit support and oversee tax-related accounting activities to ensure timely and accurate completion of required deliverables.</p><p>• Prepare and organize financial data requested by corporate accounting for external reporting disclosures and other compliance needs.</p><p>• Supervise, coach, and develop accounting staff while promoting accountability, attention to detail, and continuous process improvement.</p><p>• Enhance accounts receivable and accounts payable operations through standardization, automation, and effective use of internal or outsourced resources.</p><p>• Contribute to special projects and finance initiatives as needed to support business and corporate objectives.</p>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the annual budgeting process in collaboration with department leaders, helping translate operational needs into accurate financial plans.</p><p>• Create and refine forecasts, financial models, and scenario-based analyses that guide leadership in evaluating risks, opportunities, and performance trends.</p><p>• Track actual results against budget targets, investigate key variances, and present meaningful insights to support timely decision-making.</p><p>• Review accounting activity and related documentation prepared by team members to help ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to policy.</p><p>• Oversee monthly and year-end close activities while coordinating with external auditors during the annual audit process.</p><p>• Prepare reliable monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting that supports transparency and aligns with organizational and regulatory standards.</p><p>• Manage grant-related financial reporting, reimbursement submissions, and closeout activities while ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state funding requirements.</p><p>• Coordinate required transit and government reporting, including data submissions tied to public funding and oversight obligations.</p><p>• Develop recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and analytical tools that improve visibility into financial performance and increase productivity.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to support business performance through detailed reporting, forward-looking analysis, and practical financial insight. This role partners with leadership in Newaygo, Michigan to evaluate operational results, develop forecasts, and provide recommendations that strengthen planning and investment decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, sound financial judgment, and the ability to communicate findings clearly across the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and interpret financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, inventory-related reporting, and other analyses that support business decisions.<br>• Assess capital spending opportunities and other investment proposals by building financial evaluations and presenting objective recommendations.<br>• Conduct research on financial drivers such as return expectations, depreciation impacts, and investment performance to guide planning efforts.<br>• Review profit and loss results, identify key variances and trends, and summarize insights for management action.<br>• Develop forecasts and planning models across sales, operations, and finance to improve visibility into future performance.<br>• Support budgeting, month-end close activities, and recurring management reporting with accurate and timely analysis.<br>• Perform ad hoc business and financial studies using data mining and modeling techniques to address emerging priorities.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve reporting quality, strengthen financial controls, and support operational decision-making.
We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller to lead accounting operations and strengthen financial oversight for a growing avionics-focused manufacturing business in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for a finance leader who can balance strategic insight with hands-on execution while building disciplined reporting processes and dependable internal controls. The role will partner across the organization to improve close activities, manage financial risk, and support accurate reporting in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the month-end close cycle and ensure financial results are prepared accurately, completely, and in alignment with corporate accounting standards and U.S. GAAP.<br>• Improve closing and reporting workflows to increase efficiency, reduce delays, and consistently meet established deadlines.<br>• Review balance sheet exposures, including inventory-related risk, and collaborate with operational teams to strengthen oversight and corrective action.<br>• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, operating procedures, and internal controls that support a compliant and well-documented control environment.<br>• Coordinate external audit support and oversee tax-related compliance activities to ensure timely and accurate completion.<br>• Gather and submit required financial information for corporate reporting needs, including support for external disclosure requirements.<br>• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team, including employees and AP/AR support resources, while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.<br>• Enhance accounts receivable and accounts payable processes through automation, standardization, and effective use of internal or outsourced resources.<br>• Contribute to special projects such as financial integrations, system implementation efforts, and other business initiatives as assigned.
We are looking for a dedicated Deputy Chief Financial Officer to join our team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This leadership role will focus on overseeing financial operations and supporting the Chief Financial Officer in guiding fiscal strategies across various departments. The ideal candidate will excel in managing financial reviews, directing fiscal policies, and ensuring compliance with government regulations to enhance organizational efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Supervise and mentor assigned personnel, including hiring, training, delegating tasks, and evaluating performance.<br>• Provide executive direction to department leaders in areas such as payroll, income tax, financial planning, budgeting, and purchasing.<br>• Collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer to review and approve departmental goals, budgets, and program priorities.<br>• Conduct in-depth financial analyses and independent reviews of complex business processes to support city-wide fiscal objectives.<br>• Research and prepare comprehensive reports on fiscal topics, offering policy recommendations based on findings.<br>• Assist in labor negotiations by providing financial forecasts, analytics, and evaluations of contract proposals.<br>• Represent the Chief Financial Officer during meetings and events in their absence.<br>• Coordinate city operations with external agencies, private organizations, and community groups to align financial strategies.<br>• Oversee the preparation and monitoring of the Fiscal Services budget to ensure resource allocation aligns with organizational goals.<br>• Drive the implementation and improvement of enterprise reporting and planning systems to enhance operational efficiency.
We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller to provide financial leadership for a manufacturing operation in Michigan. This contract position with potential for a permanent opportunity will guide month-end activities, strengthen cost accounting practices, and improve the accuracy of financial reporting while partnering closely with plant and finance leadership. The ideal candidate brings a strong command of debits and credits, understands how balance sheet and income statement activity connects, and can translate operational results into clear financial insight.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly close process for the plant, ensuring timely completion and accurate financial results.<br>• Review journal entries, account activity, and supporting schedules to confirm transactions are properly recorded.<br>• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting activities and evaluate cost data to support sound financial decision-making.<br>• Analyze plant profit and loss results and balance sheet accounts to identify inconsistencies, trends, and areas requiring correction.<br>• Partner with local operational and accounting staff to clarify accounting impacts and improve understanding of financial processes.<br>• Assess existing accounting workflows and establish stronger baseline controls, reporting practices, and account reconciliations.<br>• Examine shared service postings and local financial entries to verify they align with plant performance and reporting expectations.<br>• Support the interpretation of financial results for leadership by turning transactional detail into clear business explanations.<br>• Contribute to process improvement efforts, including financial review activities tied to current ERP and consolidation reporting tools.