Assistant Controller

LHH US; Michigan; On-site; USD 74,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

LHH US in Grand Rapids seeks an experienced Assistant Controller for an interim assignment to support financial operations, reporting, and month-end close activities.

You will assist with close processes, prepare financial statements, oversee ledgers, and partner with leaders to analyze performance while enforcing internal controls and driving improvements. Strong GAAP knowledge and ERP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or Senior Accountant experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP system experience.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Ability to quickly adapt and make an immediate impact.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements and account reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Oversee general ledger activities and ensure accounting accuracy.
• Assist with audit preparation and compliance requirements.
• Partner with department leaders to analyze financial performance.
• Identify process improvements and strengthen internal controls.
• Provide leadership and support to accounting staff as needed.

Skills

5+ years experience

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

We are partnering with a growing organization in the Grand Rapids area seeking an experienced Assistant Controller for an interim assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can quickly step in to support financial operations, reporting, and month-end close activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review financial statements and account reconciliations
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Oversee general ledger activities and ensure accounting accuracy
• Assist with audit preparation and compliance requirements
• Partner with department leaders to analyze financial performance
• Identify process improvements and strengthen internal controls
• Provide leadership and support to accounting staff as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or Senior Accountant experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP system experience
• CPA preferred but not required
• Ability to quickly adapt and make an immediate impact

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive compensation
• High-visibility role with leadership exposure
• Opportunity to contribute to key financial initiatives
• Potential for assignment extension based on business needs

Pay Details: $54.00 to $71.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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