Controller

The Pond Guy; Armada (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with employer 4% match

Job summary

The Pond Guy, Inc. is seeking a Controller to partner with the CFO and executive leadership to guide financial strategy and strengthen operations. Based at our Armada, MI headquarters, you will own financial reporting, internal controls, and the accounting function as the company scales.

You will supervise a growing accounting team, manage multi-entity consolidation, and collaborate on budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning while ensuring compliance and data accuracy across all departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience as a controller, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• 2+ years in a private environment; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Management experience with team development and process improvements.
• Strong data analysis skills and tech-savviness with accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and timely financial reporting in GAAP, owning month-end and year-end close.
• Direct all financial, project-based, and departmental accounting across sales channels, inventory, landed cost, COGS and gross margin by channel/product.
• Partner with CFO on cash flow, forecasting, and working capital; lead annual budgeting and capex processes.
• Oversee multi-entity accounting and intercompany consolidations; ensure integrity of financial data in ERP environment (Acumatica).
• Oversee payroll, benefits, and 401(k) accounting; coordinate external audits and tax filings.
• Develop and manage accounting staff; deliver KPIs and management reporting to execs.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Acumatica ERP

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

The Pond Guy and Airmax are established leaders in the pond, lake, and water garden industry, serving both business-to-business and direct-to-consumer markets nationwide. Our mission is simple: to help the world enjoy ponds. Through innovative products, expert guidance, and industry-leading solutions, we help customers successfully manage and enjoy their water features. We foster a highly collaborative environment where leaders partner across departments, share accountability, and work together to drive business success.

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.

The Pond Guy / Airmax, Inc. is the leading manufacturer and distributor of pond, lake, and water garden products including aeration systems, fountains, and water treatments to a nationwide network of end-users and Airmax dealers.

Watch now to learn about The Pond Guy: https://qrcodes.pro/sIkmTV

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
• 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

Company Overview

TPG, Inc. is a growing company with over 160 employees. We are a manufacturing company for pond, lake and water garden supplies with customers in all 50 states servicing both wholesale and end‑users. We have customers with large ponds used for swimming, fishing and ice skating and customers with decorative water gardens containing Koi, waterfalls, and plants. Our mission is to help the world enjoy ponds by being passionate, knowledgeable and providing innovative solutions.

TPG, Inc. is not just a team, we’re a tribe. A tribe is more like a family and is ongoing. We have fun, pursue our goals, and help each other grow. Becoming part of TPG, Inc. means more than getting a job it’s a career move. We will give you the support you need to grow with us.

Company Divisions

TPG, Inc. encompasses a family of businesses to support customers in all pond aspects.

Airmax, Inc. – business-to-business and manufacturing. airmaxeco.com

The Pond Guy, Inc. – direct‑to‑consumer. thepondguy.com

The Pond Guy, Inc. – local services division. weknowponds.com

The Pond Guy, Inc. prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a drug/toxins test and background check.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.