Position: Controller
Location: Grand Rapids (onsite)
Salary: 100,000-120,000
Our client is a multi-site organization and they are seeking an experienced and hands-on Controller to oversee their accounting operations and financial reporting functions. This role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting activities, managing month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting strategic financial initiatives across the organization.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, has strong technical accounting expertise, and enjoys partnering with leadership to improve financial processes and business performance.
Responsibilities for Controller
- Lead and oversee all accounting department operations.
- Manage month-end and year-end close activities, including required reporting and adjustments.
- Maintain and oversee the general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Review and reconcile accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll activities.
- Perform revenue and expense analysis and investigate financial variances.
- Oversee accounts payable functions, including invoice review, approvals, and payment processing.
- Prepare monthly, annual, and consolidated financial statements.
- Manage fixed asset accounting and related reporting.
- Administer electronic payment processing and banking transactions.
- Oversee corporate credit card programs and expense management processes.
- Support debt management and cash flow initiatives.
- Coordinate external audit activities and serve as a primary liaison with auditors.
- Provide financial guidance and support to internal stakeholders.
- Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as needed.
Qualifications for Controller
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field highly preferred.
- 8+ years progressive accounting and financial management experience.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and internal controls.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze financial statements and identify key business trends and metrics.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong technical skills including involvement with system integrations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Collaborative leadership style with exceptional interpersonal skills.
- High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and professional integrity.