Finance Manager

Stature Strategy; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stature Strategy partners with a growing organization to identify a Finance Manager responsible for accounting, financial reporting, treasury, and FP&A. The role offers exposure to senior leadership and the chance to strengthen processes in an entrepreneurial environment.

Reporting to senior finance leadership, you will support corporate accounting across entities in a hands-on, project-oriented capacity, with minimal travel and a direct impact on strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• At least five years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and/or financial analysis.
• Experience as Finance Manager, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, Controller, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, accounting operations, and treasury fundamentals.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP/financial reporting systems experience.
• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear insights.
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in public accounting or growing middle-market organizations is relevant.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate accounting activities, including GL, AP/AR, fixed assets, and reporting.
• Prepare accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements and support consolidated reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and capital planning.
• Assist with treasury activities and cash management.
• Prepare reporting packages and analysis for executives and the board.
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial systems.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support audits, regulatory reporting, and tax compliance.
• Develop performance metrics and evaluate capital investments.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support acquisition-related projects.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA/CMA/MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Stature Strategy is partnering with a growing organization to identify a Finance Manager for a broad role spanning accounting, financial reporting, treasury, and financial planning and analysis.

This opportunity offers direct exposure to senior leadership and the ability to strengthen financial processes, support strategic initiatives, and influence business decisions. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting skills with a hands-on approach and enjoys working in an entrepreneurial environment.

About the Role

Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Finance Manager will support corporate accounting and financial management across multiple entities. This is an individual contributor position with opportunities to lead projects and collaborate across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage corporate accounting activities, including the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, fixed assets, and financial reporting.
• Prepare accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP and support consolidated reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and capital planning.
• Assist with treasury activities and cash management.
• Prepare financial reporting packages and analysis for executive leadership and board review.
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial systems.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support annual audits, regulatory reporting, and tax compliance.
• Develop performance metrics and evaluate capital investments.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support acquisition-related projects and other strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and/or financial analysis.
• Experience as a Finance Manager, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, Controller, or in a comparable role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, accounting operations, and treasury fundamentals.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP or financial reporting systems.
• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear, practical insights.
• Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach.
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or a relevant advanced degree preferred.

Experience in public accounting or a growing middle-market organization is particularly relevant. Candidates should be comfortable balancing recurring accounting responsibilities with analysis, process improvement, and project work.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Broad exposure across accounting, finance, and business operations.
• Visibility with senior leadership and involvement in strategic decisions.
• Opportunity to improve systems and processes as the organization grows.
• Minimal travel.

Company details will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.