<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>
<p>We are looking for a Controller to lead core accounting and financial operations for a manufacturing organization near Paw Paw, Michigan. This position works closely with executive leadership to deliver accurate reporting, strengthen financial oversight, and support planning decisions that drive long-term business performance. The role also serves as a key partner to management by translating financial data into practical recommendations and maintaining a strong compliance framework.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting and finance activities, ensuring financial records are accurate, timely, and aligned with company objectives.</p><p>• Oversee the preparation and filing of federal, state, and local tax documents and statutory reports while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Coordinate month-end closing activities, review supporting schedules, and analyze operating results to confirm the integrity of reported balances.</p><p>• Partner with external advisors to assemble documentation needed for annual financial statements and income tax reporting.</p><p>• Maintain oversight of fixed asset accounting and ensure asset records remain complete, current, and properly supported.</p><p>• Lead inventory count processes across multiple locations and reconcile results to financial records as needed.</p><p>• Supervise, coach, and develop accounting staff to support team performance and continuous improvement.</p><p>• Contribute to the annual budgeting process and provide financial input that supports operational and strategic planning.</p><p>• Support administration of financial records related to employee retirement plans, including accurate maintenance of relevant documentation.</p>
We are looking for a Controller to lead accounting operations and build reliable financial reporting for a growing logistics business in Byron Center, Michigan. This role is responsible for creating accurate, timely insight across multiple entities while reducing manual work through stronger processes and better financial data flow. The ideal candidate combines deep accounting expertise with a systems-oriented approach and can partner effectively with technical teams to improve how operational transactions are captured and reported. You will play a key role in giving leadership a consistent, trustworthy view of business performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct end-to-end accounting activities for multiple entities, including receivables, payables, revenue recognition, accruals, intercompany activity, and consolidated results.<br>• Establish and manage a structured month-end close process that is documented, repeatable, and continuously improved for greater speed and accuracy.<br>• Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards and coordinate with external advisors on reviews, tax matters, and technical accounting questions.<br>• Produce financial reporting by legal entity and business unit, including profit and loss statements, margin reporting, and logistics-focused operating metrics.<br>• Define finance data requirements for engineering and systems partners so information from operational platforms, banking tools, and payment systems flows accurately into the general ledger.<br>• Strengthen internal controls and reconciliation procedures to identify discrepancies quickly within a high-volume transaction environment.<br>• Provide clear visibility into cash activity and liquidity across the organization’s entities.<br>• Partner with leadership to deliver dependable reporting that supports decision-making on a consistent reporting cadence.