Assistant Corporate Controller | Hybrid, Growth & Leadership

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an Assistant Corporate Controller in Grand Rapids, MI. The role blends accounting leadership with strategic financial oversight in a fast-growing, family-friendly environment and offers a flexible hybrid work model.

The successful candidate will partner with the Corporate Controller to manage accounting operations, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive process improvements while mentoring a growing team and supporting budgeting, forecasting, and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA certification and/or public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including GAAP research, financial reporting, and policy development.
• Progressive accounting experience with increasing leadership responsibilities.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or leading accounting professionals.
• Experience in multi-entity, corporate, or high-growth environments preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Corporate Controller in managing day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting activities.
• Assist with the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, with the opportunity to build and lead a growing team.
• Research, analyze, and document technical accounting matters, including GAAP and new accounting standards.
• Provide guidance on complex accounting transactions, revenue recognition, acquisitions, and other technical accounting issues as needed.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and accuracy across the accounting function.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses.
• Coordinate external audits and serve as a primary point of contact for auditors.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to support business growth and operational decision-making.
• Contribute to ERP system enhancements and continuous improvement efforts as the organization scales.
• Assist with year end audit.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an Assistant Corporate Controller in Grand Rapids, MI. The role blends accounting leadership with strategic financial oversight in a fast-growing, family-friendly environment and offers a flexible hybrid work model.

The successful candidate will partner with the Corporate Controller to manage accounting operations, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive process improvements while mentoring a growing team and supporting budgeting, forecasting, and audits.