Controller

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.

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

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• Lead and oversee all accounting department operations.
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• Manage month-end and year-end close activities, including required reporting and adjustments.
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• Maintain and oversee the general ledger and chart of accounts.
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• Review and reconcile accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll activities.
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• Perform revenue and expense analysis and investigate financial variances.
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• Oversee accounts payable functions, including invoice review, approvals, and payment processing.
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• Prepare monthly, annual, and consolidated financial statements.
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• Manage fixed asset accounting and related reporting.
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• Administer electronic payment processing and banking transactions.
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• Oversee corporate credit card programs and expense management processes.
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• Support debt management and cash flow initiatives.
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• Coordinate external audit activities and serve as a primary liaison with auditors.
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• Provide financial guidance and support to internal stakeholders.
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• Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as needed.
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Qualifications for Controller

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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field highly preferred.
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• 8+ years progressive accounting and financial management experience.
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• Strong understanding of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and internal controls.
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• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial statements and identify key business trends and metrics.
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• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
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• Strong technical skills including involvement with system integrations.
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• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
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• Collaborative leadership style with exceptional interpersonal skills.
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• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and professional integrity.
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