Controller

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC in St. Joseph, Michigan is seeking a seasoned Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations of a growing organization.

This hands-on role partners with executive leadership to deliver strong reporting, cost analysis and actionable insights to support profitability and growth. The ideal candidate combines deep costing and job costing expertise with a strategic mindset, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls while mentoring the

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Hands-on experience with costing and job costing.
• Experience with percentage-of-completion accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee day-to-day accounting and financial operations.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Provide accurate financial analysis, reporting, and insights to executive leadership.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Oversee costing, job costs, margins, and profitability.
• Apply and maintain knowledge of percentage-of-completion accounting and project performance.
• Partner closely with leadership and operational teams to identify opportunities for growth, profitability, and process improvement.
• Develop meaningful financial metrics and reporting to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance staff.
• Ensure strong internal controls, accurate financial records, and efficient accounting processes.
• Support leadership in accomplishing short- and long-term business and growth objectives.

Skills

Cost accounting

Job costing

Percentage-of-completion accounting

Leadership

Education

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

Job description

Controller

Location: St. Joseph, Michigan
Fully Onsite | $100,000–$120,000

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations of a growing organization. This individual will serve as a key financial partner to executive leadership, providing strong reporting, cost analysis, and operational insight to support profitability and long-term growth.

The ideal candidate will be a hands‑on financial leader with a strong understanding of costing, percentage‑of‑completion accounting, financial reporting, and business operations. This person should be comfortable collaborating across the organization and helping leadership make informed decisions to accomplish strategic growth goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all day‑to‑day accounting and financial operations.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Provide accurate financial analysis, reporting, and insights to executive leadership.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Oversee and analyze costing, job costs, margins, and profitability.
• Apply and maintain knowledge of percentage‑of‑completion accounting and project financial performance.
• Partner closely with leadership and operational teams to identify opportunities for growth, profitability, and process improvement.
• Develop meaningful financial metrics and reporting to support strategic decision‑making.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance staff.
• Ensure strong internal controls, accurate financial records, and efficient accounting processes.
• Support leadership in accomplishing short‑ and long‑term business and growth objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership experience.
• Previous Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior‑level accounting leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Strong financial reporting and analytical skills.
• Hands‑on experience with cost accounting and job costing.
• Strong understanding and experience with percentage‑of‑completion accounting.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to operational and executive leadership.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to remain hands‑on in a growing organization.
• Strong collaboration, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.

Why This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity for an experienced financial leader to have a meaningful impact on a growing organization. The Controller will work closely with leadership, helping drive financial performance, improve processes, and support the company’s continued growth and success.

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