Controller

Crown industrial services; Columbia Township (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Time

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Group Life and AD&D Insurance

EAP

Job summary

Crown Industrial Services seeks a hands-on Controller to lead the accounting department, perform daily accounting tasks, reconcile accounts, and ensure GAAP compliance. This role partners with the fractional CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, and CPA/CMA certification preferred. On-site with Michigan operations, strong Excel and ERP skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including hands on GL ownership.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting/ERP systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting tasks including journal entries, AP/AR oversight, and bank activity posting.
• Complete reconciliations (bank, credit card, inventory, accruals, prepaid, fixed assets).
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure proper classification of all transactions.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze variances in revenue, margins, labor, overhead, and operating expenses.
• Maintain job costing, standard costing, and margin reporting for service lines.
• Provide financial insights to leadership to support operational decision-making.

Skills

GL ownership

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA certification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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Controller

Full Time Jackson, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1015

Jackson, MI | Full-Time In-Person

Build Your Future with Crown Industrial Services

At Crown Industrial Services, we're combining the stability of a long-standing family-owned business with the energy of a growing organization. Since 1946, we've built a reputation for quality, innovation, and exceptional customer service while providing industrial solutions that keep our customers moving. As we continue to expand our services and invest in new opportunities, we're looking for team members who want to grow alongside us.

Whether you're beginning your career or bringing years of experience, Crown offers the opportunity to make an impact, develop professionally, and be part of a team that values hard work, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Why work with us?

• Join a family-owned companywith nearly 80 years of industry experience
• Be part of a growing organizationinvesting in people, technology, and operational excellence
• Work alongside a leadership team committed to employee success and development
• Opportunity for career growth across multiple industrial service lines
• Stable businessserving leading manufacturing and industrial customers throughout Michigan

BENEFITS OFFERED:

• Paid Sick Time
• Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Group Life and AD&D Paid Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts Program
• Stable And Growing Organization
• Team-Focused Work Environment

SUMMARY:The Controller is the primary accounting and financial operations leader for Crown Industrial Services Inc., with responsibility for the entire accounting department. This is a working Controller position that combines departmental leadership with direct responsibility for performing and managing all day-to-day accounting activities, including reconciliations, transaction posting, financial reporting, and variance analysis. The Controller ensures accuracy, compliance, and financial discipline while partnering with the fractional CFO on higher-level forecasting, budgeting, and strategic financial planning. This hands-on role requires strong technical accounting skills and the ability to operate independently while maintaining accountability for the department’s overall operations.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Hands-On Accounting Operations
  • Perform daily accounting tasks including journal entries, AP/AR oversight, and bank activity posting
  • Complete all account reconciliations (bank, credit card, inventory, accruals, prepaid, fixed assets, etc.)
  • Maintain the general ledger and ensure proper classification of all transactions
  • Manage sales tax filings, vendor setup, and customer account maintenance
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules
• Analyze variances in revenue, margins, labor, overhead, and operating expenses
• Maintain job costing, standard costing, and margin reporting for service lines
• Provide financial insights to leadership to support operational decision-making
• Internal Controls & Compliance
  • Establish and maintain internal controls appropriate for a multi-facility industrial services company
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and internal policies
  • Maintain documentation for audits, certifications, and regulatory requirements
  • Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Support
  • Partner with the fractional CFO to prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts
  • Support capital planning, ROI analysis, and investment evaluations
  • Provide financial modeling and scenario analysis for leadership
• Improve accounting workflows, documentation, and reporting tools
• Enhance ERP/accounting system utilization and data accuracy
• Develop scalable processes to support future growth and potential acquisitions
• Identify opportunities to streamline operations and reduce financial risk
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with Operations, Quality, Sales, and Lab teams to ensure financial alignment
  • Support quoting, pricing decisions, and contract review
  • Provide financial training and guidance to non-financial managers

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional who combines strong technical expertise with a practical understanding of business operations. They bring 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including direct ownership of the general ledger, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA certification and experience in manufacturing, industrial services, or job-shop environments are strongly valued. With a solid foundation in GAAP and cost accounting, advanced Excel skills, and proficiency in accounting/ERP systems, they can translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for leadership and non-financial teams. They work independently, manage competing priorities, and take ownership of accuracy, deadlines, and internal controls while collaborating with operations and the fractional CFO. Above all, they are comfortable handling daily accounting details while improving processes and supporting disciplined growth across the organization.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• The ability to complete month-end close within 7 business days.
• A commitment to maintaining accurate financial statements with zero material errors.
• Accountability for ensuring all account reconciliations are completed and reviewed each month.
• The ability to provide leadership with timely, actionable financial insights.Ownership of building a disciplined, audit-ready accounting environment.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including hands on GL ownership
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting/ERP systems
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred Experience

While not required, candidates with experience in the following areas may be especially successful:

• CPA or CMA strongly preferred
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial services, or job-shop environments preferred

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able toliftup to 15 pounds at times.
• Generally,in an indoor setting
• May include evenings, holidays,weekendsand extended hours as business dictates.
• The noise level in the work environment isusually lowto moderate.
• Wearprotective clothing and/or Personal Protective Equipment required by the work environment or government regulations.

WORK HOURS & LOCATION REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires full-time, on-site presence at our Jackson, MI facility, occasional travel to other facility.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a U.S. Employment visa (e.g. H-1B) for this position.