Fractional CFO/Controller (Small Business) Kalamazoo Area

Nienhuis Financial Group, LLC; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nienhuis Financial Group, LLC in Kalamazoo, MI, is seeking a seasoned Fractional CFO/Controller for small businesses. You will lead a team of 3-5 and deliver accurate financials, controller services, and compliance with accounting principles while building strong client relationships.

The ideal candidate holds a BA in accounting and 10+ years in accounting, with MBA preferred, and demonstrates exceptional communication, leadership, and proficiency with QuickBooks Online and other software.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Strong technical and inter-personal leadership.
• Ability to lead teams including coaching, delegation, and performance management.
• Highly proficient with accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with clients, provide financials, controller services and ensure compliance with accounting principles.
• Manage a team of 3-5 employees.

Skills

Communication

Business acumen

General accounting

Cost accounting

Leadership

Accounting software

Education

BA in accounting / related field

10+ years accounting experience

MBA or master’s in accounting (preferred)

2+ years client management experience (preferred)

Tools

Canopy

Job description

Nienhuis Financial Group is a rapidly growing accounting firm committed to delivering excellence in fractional and managerial accounting services. Our client base includes private companies with between $1-75M in revenue, varies in industry, and includes Not-For-Profit and For Profit. With a dedicated team and a strong focus on communication, accuracy and timeliness, we strive to exceed client expectations. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a skilled Fractional CFO/Controller focused on small business to build and maintain relationships with clients, provide financials, controller services and ensure compliance with accounting principles. This position will manage a team of 3-5 employees.

To be successful for this role, you will have:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong business acumen
• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting
• Strong technical and inter-personal leadership
• Ability to lead teams including coaching, delegation, and performance management
• Highly proficient with accounting software

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

Helpful Software Experience

Microsoft Outlook Email, Calendar, Teams, Excel, Multifactor Authentication; VPN/Terminal Server, QuickBooks Online, LastPass, Zoom, Canopy, OneDrive, Google Suite, Chrome, Adobe DC, VoIP/3CX, SafeSend, BambooHR, TSheets, Documo, Divvy, Bill.com, Fathom, Gusto.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

CPA preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities

May or may not supervise a small team

Full time:

Salaried, Exempt