Finance Controller

Goodwill Industries of Central Michigan's Heartland

$80K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
  • Current CPA license is mandatory
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • 5+ years in a leadership role
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills
  • Strong communication and leadership abilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the Accounting Department
  • Oversee all accounting operations like General Ledger and Payroll
  • Prepare timely financial statements and budgets
  • Partner with leaders to monitor budgets and cost-control
  • Manage the annual audit process
  • Ensure compliance with tax reporting requirements
  • Implement internal controls and sound accounting practices

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a mission-driven organization
  • Lead a talented accounting team
  • Engagement with high-level strategic decisions
  • Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ability to drive significant organizational change through finance management
Full Job Description
Description

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead our accounting operations and serve as a key strategic partner to our Chief Financial Officer. This is an exceptional opportunity for a CPA who enjoys balancing hands-on accounting leadership with process improvement, compliance, and organizational strategy.

If you're looking for a role where your expertise directly supports a mission-driven organization while leading a talented accounting team, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do

As our Financial Controller, you will:
  • Lead and develop the Accounting Department
  • Oversee all accounting operations, including:
    • General Ledger
    • Accounts Payable
    • Accounts Receivable
    • Payroll
    • Cash Management
    • Bank Reconciliations
    • Month-end and year-end close
  • Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and management reports
  • Partner with department leaders to monitor budgets and recommend cost-control strategies
  • Manage the organization's annual audit process
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax reporting requirements
  • Maintain strong internal controls and sound accounting practices
  • Oversee the organization's ERP system and accounting processes
  • Review insurance coverage and help mitigate organizational risk
  • Support financial oversight of federal contracts and grants
  • Perform and oversee 401(k) audit activities and Form 5500 filing
  • Identify financial trends and provide recommendations to the CFO
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting function


Requirements

What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
  • Current CPA license (Required)
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, auditing, and internal controls
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Preferred Experience
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or similar ERP systems
  • Experience in nonprofit accounting, government contracts, grants, or multi-location organizations
  • Experience leading process improvement and system implementations

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