We're looking for a Controller who wants to make an impact. Do you thrive on driving change, improving processes, and influencing business decisions? Are you looking for an opportunity to be a key member of a strategic leadership team?

As our Controller, you will partner directly with the CFO and executive leadership to guide financial strategy, deliver meaningful business insights, strengthen financial operations, and support the next phase of our growth. If you're ready to take ownership, lead with purpose, and help shape the future of a growing organization, we want to hear from you.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role includes maintaining accurate and timely financial reporting, improving processes and efficiencies, delivering actionable financial insights, strengthening internal controls, and building a scalable accounting function that supports continued growth across the organization. The Controller will be a trusted business partner who helps drive informed decision-making and operational excellence across the company.

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Controller will be responsible for developing, implementing and ensuring adherence to financial policies and procedures. A strong skill set in data analysis is a must. This person is responsible and accountable for development, implementation and reporting of financials as well as financial and operational metrics.

• Safeguard all company assets by implementing internal audits, controls, and checks across all departments; compliance with sales tax (Avalara) and regulatory requirements
• Prepare and communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in a timely manner, maintaining all records in accordance with GAAP and owning the month-end and year-end close
• Direct all financial, project-based, and departmental accounting across every sales channel, including inventory valuation, landed cost, COGS, and gross margin analysis by channel and product
• Partner with CFO to work with cash flow, forecasting, and working capital; lead the annual budgeting and capital request processes in partnership with department heads
• Own multi-entity and intercompany accounting and consolidation across related entities
• Oversee marketplace and channel revenue recognition, reconciling marketplace settlements, fees, AR aging, customer credit, and collections
• Maintain the integrity of financial data within the Acumatica ERP environment, driving process improvement and automation across AP, AR, fixed assets, and the general ledger
• Administer employee payroll, benefits, and 401(k) accounting, ensuring accurate reconciliation and reporting
• Coordinate external review, bank audit and 401(k) audit and income tax filings with outside CPAs
• Develop and manage the accounting staff/department, and deliver financial analysis, KPIs, and management reporting to support executive decision-making

Don't know about ponds? That's ok! You'll be trained to be proficient in your job. We utilize an interactive combination of hands-on and visual training to ensure everyone has a full understanding of The Pond Guy's proactive approach to pond management.

Job Requirements

To be successful in this role, you need to have a certain amount of knowledge and skills:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant preferred
• 5+ years of accounting experience as a controller, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls
• 2+ years of experience in a private environment, with manufacturing industry experience preferred
• Management experience, with a proven ability to develop teams and drive organizational improvements
• Strong skill set in data analysis
• Proficiency with accounting, financial, and ERP systems; highly technology-savvy
• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

This position requires manual dexterity for typing, sitting at a desk, and looking at a computer screen and typing for long periods of time. In addition, portions of the position require the Controller to shadow other departments that may require physical activity, including lifting 25-35 pounds and standing for long periods of time.

Availability

This on-site position is based at our headquarters located at 15425 Chets Way, Armada, MI 48005. Candidates must be available to work Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and Saturday hours may be required to support projects, business needs, and other activities outside of regular operating hours.

Compensation

This is a full-time salaried position with benefits. Benefits include:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Insurance
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Vision Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay effective immediately (8 holidays recognized)
• 401k with employer 4% match and revenue sharing
• Employee referral program
• Additional Training Programs: Career Development and Department Shadows

How To Apply For Position

Step 1: Submit Resume.

Step 2: If selected for further review, you will receive a request to take a ten-minute survey. Please complete the survey within three days of receipt.

Step 3: If selected for further review, you will be contacted for an interview.