Fractional CFO/Controller (Small Business) Kalamazoo Area

Nienhuis Financial Group • Kalamazoo, MI

10d

About The Position

Nienhuis Financial Group is seeking a Fractional CFO/Controller focused on small business as the firm expands its fractional and managerial accounting services. The firm serves private companies with $1–$75 million in revenue across a range of industries, including for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.

The role builds and maintains client relationships, provides financial and controller services, and ensures compliance with accounting principles. It may manage a small team; the posting also states that the position will manage a team of 3–5 employees. The position is full-time, salaried, and exempt.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Strong technical and interpersonal leadership.
• Ability to lead teams, including coaching, delegation, and performance management.
• High proficiency with accounting software.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, business management, or another related field.
• 10 or more years of accounting experience.
• 2 or more years of supervisory or project lead experience.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or master’s degree in accounting or another related field.
• 2 or more years of client management experience.
• CPA certification is preferred.
• Helpful software experience includes Microsoft Outlook, Calendar, Teams, Excel, multifactor authentication, VPN/Terminal Server, QuickBooks Online, LastPass, Zoom, Canopy, OneDrive, Google Suite, Chrome, Adobe DC, VoIP/3CX, SafeSend, BambooHR, TSheets, Documo, Divvy, Bill.com, Fathom, and Gusto.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Provide financial services and controller services.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles.
• Lead teams, including coaching, delegation, and performance management.
• Manage a team of 3–5 employees, as stated in the position description; supervisory responsibilities may or may not include a small team.

What This Job Offers

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