Controller/Accountant Part Time - Lansing Area
About The Position
This part-time Controller/Accountant role supports a variety of client projects in the Lansing area, providing financial expertise and meaningful support to small businesses. The position includes financial management, controller-level services, accounting process oversight, financial statement preparation and review, and guidance to help clients understand and use their financial data. The role is intended for an experienced accounting professional seeking part-time work. The position may or may not supervise a small team. The successful candidate will work independently, manage multiple clients and priorities, and communicate actionable insights to clients.
Requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High proficiency with accounting software, including implementation and troubleshooting.
- Full proficiency in Microsoft Office, advanced computer skills, and software savvy.
- Strong business acumen.
- Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
- Strong technical and interpersonal leadership.
- Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), ability to adhere to them, and ability to hold others responsible for doing so.
- Excellent organizational skills, a high degree of accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Exceptional project and time management skills.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities, projects, and clients.
- Ability to work independently.
- Customer service orientation and negotiation skills.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, business management, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of accounting experience.
- At least 2 years of supervisory or project lead experience.
Nice To Haves
- MBA, master's degree in accounting, or another related field.
- At least 2 years of client management experience.
- CPA certification.
Responsibilities
- Support financial management, including cash flow tracking and financial reporting.
- Provide controller-level services such as book closure and oversight of accounting processes.
- Review and reconcile records; identify and correct errors.
- Recommend improvements to accounting procedures and systems.
- Evaluate and help implement accounting software tools.
- Prepare and review financial statements and management reports.
- Provide clear, actionable insights to help clients understand and use their financial data.
- May supervise a small team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
