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Controller

Jobot

Kalamazoo, MI

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$110,000–$125,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Bank Management, Budgeting, Business Strategy, Cash Flow, Cash Management, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Decision Support, Disbursements, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Expense Analysis, External Audit, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Audit, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Strategy, Fixed Asset Management, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Investment Analysis, Investment Capital, Journal Entries, Leadership, Legal, Liquidity, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Metrics, Multitasking, Operational Support, Operations, Organizational Skills, Payroll Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Process Sheet, Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Submissions, Reporting Dashboards, Revenue Analysis, Set Goals, Strategic Planning, Tax Regulations, Team Building, Team Player, Technical Accounting, Time Management
LOCATION
Kalamazoo, MI
POSTED
Today
Controller Opportunity | Own Financial Strategy, Reporting & Operations Across a Complex Multi-Property Organization

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Carrie Powell
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Salary: $110,000 - $125,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are partnering with a well-established, privately held service organization seeking a Controller to join its leadership team.

This organization operates multiple business units and revenue streams, creating a dynamic and complex accounting environment that requires both strong technical accounting expertise and strategic business partnership. The company has built a reputation for operational excellence, exceptional customer experiences, and long-term community impact.

The Controller will play a critical role in supporting executive leadership, driving financial performance, improving processes, and ensuring the integrity of financial reporting across the organization.

Why join us?
  • Highly visible leadership role with direct exposure to executive decision-makers
  • Opportunity to influence financial strategy and organizational performance
  • Diverse multi-entity environment providing broad accounting and operational exposure
  • Ability to lead process improvement initiatives and drive meaningful change
  • Strong mix of strategic leadership and hands-on accounting responsibility
  • Opportunity to mentor and develop accounting professionals
  • Stable, respected organization with a strong reputation and long-term vision
  • Collaborative culture that values accountability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement


Job Details

Responsibilities:
  • Financial Leadership & Reporting
  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
  • Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP
  • Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules
  • Maintain general ledger integrity and chart of accounts structure
  • Prepare executive-level financial reporting packages and management presentations
  • Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to leadership
  • Develop and maintain financial dashboards, KPIs, and operational reporting metrics
  • Support strategic planning initiatives through forecasting and financial analysis

Accounting Operations & Internal Controls:
  • Oversee daily accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, cash management, and fixed assets
  • Establish and maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and regulatory requirements
  • Lead account reconciliation and balance sheet review processes
  • Drive process improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation and financial records

Budgeting & Forecasting:
  • Lead annual budgeting processes across departments
  • Manage monthly forecasting and long-range financial planning
  • Partner with operational leaders to monitor performance and identify improvement opportunities
  • Provide labor, revenue, and expense analysis to support decision-making
  • Assist with capital planning and investment analysis initiatives

Cash Management & Compliance:
  • Oversee cash flow management and banking relationships
  • Monitor liquidity and cash position requirements
  • Review and approve electronic payments and disbursements
  • Support tax compliance, regulatory filings, and audit activities
  • Serve as primary liaison with external auditors and financial advisors
  • Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members
  • Establish departmental goals and performance expectations
  • Promote collaboration and cross-functional partnership throughout the organization
  • Provide financial guidance and support to operational leadership teams

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
  • CPA or advanced accounting credentials preferred
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
  • Prior accounting leadership experience preferred
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
  • Experience leading month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and audit processes
  • Multi-entity, multi-location, or complex organizational accounting experience strongly preferred
  • Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment


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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com

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