Controller

Crown Industrial Services, Inc.•Jackson, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller is the primary accounting and financial operations leader for Crown Industrial Services Inc., responsible for the entire accounting department. This hands-on role combines departmental leadership with direct responsibility for day-to-day accounting, including reconciliations, transaction posting, financial reporting, and variance analysis. The Controller ensures accuracy, compliance, and financial discipline while partnering with the fractional CFO on forecasting, budgeting, and strategic financial planning. The Controller works with Operations, Quality, Sales, and Lab teams to support financial alignment, operational decisions, pricing, and growth. The role is full-time and on-site at the company’s Jackson, Michigan facility, with occasional travel to other facilities. Business hours are 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, although evenings, holidays, weekends, or extended hours may be required as business dictates.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
5–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on general ledger ownership.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting.
Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting or ERP systems.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to maintain accurate financial statements, meet deadlines, and take ownership of internal controls.
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application; visa sponsorship is not available.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods and work at a computer.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Ability to wear protective clothing or personal protective equipment required by the work environment or government regulations.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA certification is strongly preferred.
Experience in manufacturing, industrial services, or job-shop environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform daily accounting tasks, including journal entries, accounts payable and accounts receivable oversight, and bank activity posting.
Complete account reconciliations, including bank, credit card, inventory, accrual, prepaid, and fixed-asset accounts.
Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are properly classified.
Manage sales tax filings, vendor setup, and customer account maintenance.
Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
Analyze variances in revenue, margins, labor, overhead, and operating expenses.
Maintain job costing, standard costing, and margin reporting for service lines.
Provide financial insights to leadership to support operational decision-making.
Establish and maintain internal controls appropriate for a multi-facility industrial services company.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and internal policies.
Maintain documentation for audits, certifications, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors.
Partner with the fractional CFO to prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
Support capital planning, ROI analysis, and investment evaluations.
Provide financial modeling and scenario analysis for leadership.
Improve accounting workflows, documentation, and reporting tools.
Enhance ERP and accounting-system utilization and data accuracy.
Develop scalable processes to support future growth and potential acquisitions.
Identify opportunities to streamline operations and reduce financial risk.
Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Sales, and Lab teams to ensure financial alignment.
Support quoting, pricing decisions, and contract review.
Provide financial training and guidance to non-financial managers.
Complete month-end close within seven business days and ensure account reconciliations are completed and reviewed each month.
Provide leadership with timely, actionable financial insights and build a disciplined, audit-ready accounting environment.