Assistant Controller

Creative Financial Staffing (CFS); Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Assistant Controller to drive financial planning and analysis. This role is integral to budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, supporting strategic decisions while ensuring financial integrity. The position offers professional growth opportunities within a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have a degree in finance or accounting, extensive experience in financial analysis, and a strong grasp of GAAP.

Benefits

Relocation bonus offered

Strong benefits package

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive experience in accounting or financial analysis required.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis essential.
• Knowledge of GAAP and internal control procedures is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Perform financial analysis to identify trends and variances.
• Support month-end close processes and prepare financial statements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/accounting systems (e.g. Plex)

Job description

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Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

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Position: Assistant Controller

Location: Onsite in Ludington, MI (Relocation bonus offered)

Why You’ll Love Working Here as an Assistant Controller

Role

Our client combines the resources and stability of a large organization with the close-knit culture of a small company. Their team thrives in a collaborative environment where innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth are not only encouraged—but expected. In this role, As the Assistant Controller, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive finance team that values transparency and shared success
• Room to grow professionally with visible career advancement paths
• Cross-functional collaboration and impactful project ownership
• Strong benefits, and a healthy work-life balance
  
  

Position: Assistant Controller

Location: Onsite in Ludington, MI (Relocation bonus offered)

Why You’ll Love Working Here as an Assistant Controller

Role

Our client combines the resources and stability of a large organization with the close-knit culture of a small company. Their team thrives in a collaborative environment where innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth are not only encouraged—but expected. In this role, As the Assistant Controller, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive finance team that values transparency and shared success
• Room to grow professionally with visible career advancement paths
• Cross-functional collaboration and impactful project ownership
• Strong benefits, and a healthy work-life balance
  
  

About The Assistant Controller Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Assistant Controller to help drive financial planning and analysis across the organization. This role is a key player in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis—supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring the integrity of financial data.

Key Responsibilities For Assistant Controller

• Lead the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts in coordination with department leaders
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes by preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
• Assist in the development and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial dashboards
• Prepare internal financial reports, analysis packages, and presentations for senior leadership
• Collaborate with operations and department managers to interpret financial results and improve cost controls
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies and controls
• Support audits by providing documentation and resolving inquiries from external auditors
• Participate in systems improvements, financial modeling, and process automation initiatives
  
  

What You Bring As An Assistant Controller

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required)
• 4+ years of progressive experience in accounting or financial analysis
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Solid working knowledge of GAAP and internal control procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems (e.g. Plex)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications For Assistant Controller

• CPA or CMA designation (or actively pursuing)
• Experience in a manufacturing or multi-entity environment
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting

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