Controller/Accountant Part Time - Kalamazoo Area

Nienhuis Financial Group, LLC; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Nienhuis Financial Group, LLC seeks an experienced controller/accountant for part-time engagement across multiple client projects, delivering meaningful financial leadership for small businesses.

You will support cash flow tracking, financial reporting, and close processes, while identifying improvements and ensuring accuracy in records and reports.

Qualifications

• BA in accounting, business administration, business management, or other related field.
• 10+ years accounting experience.
• 2+ years supervisory or project lead experience.
• MBA or master’s in accounting, or other related field (preferred).
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support financial management, including cash flow tracking and financial reporting
• Provide controller-level services like book closure and oversight of accounting processes
• Review and reconcile records, catch and correct errors
• Recommend ways to improve accounting procedures and systems
• Evaluate and help implement accounting software tools
• Prepare and review financial statement and management reports
• Offer clear, actionable insights that help clients understand and use their financial data

Skills

Communication

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Business acumen

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Negotiation skills

Education

BA in accounting or related field

10+ years accounting experience

2+ years supervisory or project lead experience

MBA or related advanced degree

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software tools

Job description

Are you an experienced accounting professional looking for part-time work? Join our team as a controller/accountant and put your financial expertise to work across a variety of client projects; doing meaningful work with the ability make a difference for small businesses – without the demands of a full-time role.

• Support financial management, including cash flow tracking and financial reporting
• Provide controller-level services like book closure and oversight of accounting processes
• Review and reconcile records, catch and correct errors
• Recommend ways to improve accounting procedures and systems
• Evaluate and help implement accounting software tools
• Prepare and review financial statement and management reports
• Offer clear, actionable insights that help clients understand and use their financial data

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly proficient with accounting software, implementation, troubleshooting
• Fully proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced computer skills and software savvy
• Strong business acumen
• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting
• Strong technical and inter-personal leadership
• Understanding of, ability to adhere to, and ability to hold others responsible to generally accepted accounting principles
• Excellent organizational skills, high degree of accuracy, and attention to detail
• Exceptional project and time management skills
• Ability to balance multiple priorities, projects, and clients
• Able to work independently
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills

Education and/or Experience

• BA in accounting, business administration, business management, or other related field
• 10+ years accounting experience
• 2+ years supervisory or project lead experience

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• MBA or master’s in accounting, or other related field
• 2+ years client management experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: CPA preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities

May or may not supervise a small team