Assistant Controller at Creative Financial Staffing

Assistant Controller

Location: Kalamazoo, MI
Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000 per year
Work Arrangement: On-site for training, then hybrid
Schedule: Typical work hours with flexibility

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Statement Responsibility:

  • Manage financial close, accounting, and reporting processes for accurate financial statements.

• Conduct Financial Analyses:

  • Support strategic decision-making by conducting in-depth financial analyses.
  • Identify drivers of income statement and balance sheet variances.
  • Summarize and present current and projected financial status to leadership.

• Manage Accounting Department:

  • Lead and support a team of 4 accounting professionals, overseeing day-to-day operations.
  • Manage general accounting, financial reporting, and processing tasks.
  • Provide training, guidance, and development for team members.

• Supervise Accounting Activities:

  • Ensure reconciliation of bank and credit card accounts.
  • Oversee annual audits and maintain reconciliations for financial reporting accuracy.

Assistant Controller Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business
• 5 to 8 years of related experience
• Strong technical skills, especially in Excel
• Excellent interpersonal, team-building, and analytical abilities
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supervisory experience in a large company
• Advanced degrees or CPA/MBA certification
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains

Assistant Controller Dress Code:

• Business casual with jeans on Fridays