Fractional CFO/Controller (Small Business) Lansing Area

Nienhuis Financial Group, LLC; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nienhuis Financial Group, LLC seeks a Fractional CFO/Controller focused on small business to deliver financials, controller services and compliant accounting leadership for diverse client companies.

You will lead client engagements, coach teams, and ensure accuracy, timeliness, and clear communication across stakeholders. CPA preferred and extensive accounting software experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• BA in accounting or related field.
• 10+ years accounting experience.
• 2+ years supervisory or project lead experience.
• MBA or master’s in accounting preferred.
• 2+ years client management experience preferred.
• CPA preferred.

Skills

Excellent communication

Business acumen

Financial accounting

Cost accounting

Technical leadership

Accounting software

Education

BA in accounting or related field

10+ years accounting experience

2+ years supervisory experience

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Canopy

Fathom

Bill.com

BambooHR

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.

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