Controller/Accountant Part Time - Kalamazoo Area

Nienhuis Financial Group • Kalamazoo, MI

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About The Position

The Controller/Accountant provides part-time financial and controller-level services across projects for small-business clients. The role supports financial management, accounting operations, reporting, and accounting-system improvements, and provides clients with clear insights into their financial data. The position may or may not supervise a small team.

Requirements

• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High proficiency with accounting software, including implementation and troubleshooting.
• 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 skills.
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), ability to adhere to them, and ability to hold others accountable to them.
• Excellent organizational skills, 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.

Nice To Haves

• MBA, master’s degree in accounting, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of client-management experience.
• CPA certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support financial management, including cash-flow tracking and financial reporting.
• Provide controller-level services, including closing the books and overseeing accounting processes.
• Review and reconcile records and 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 actionable insights to help clients understand and use their financial data.
• May supervise a small team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior