Fractional CFO/Controller (Small Business) Lansing Area

Nienhuis Financial Group, LLC; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nienhuis Financial Group, LLC, a growing accounting firm, seeks a Fractional CFO/Controller for small businesses to deliver strategic financial leadership, reporting, and compliance.

You will build client relationships, provide financial statements and controller services, supervise a small team, and drive accuracy and timeliness. CPA preferred; strong software skills essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years accounting experience.
• 2+ years supervisory or project lead experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial statements and controller services to clients.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and standards.
• Lead and coach the client service team and manage projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with client companies.

Skills

Communication

Business acumen

Financial accounting

Cost accounting

Leadership

Team coaching

Accounting software

Education

BA in accounting

MBA

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Gusto

Microsoft Excel

Canopy

TSheets

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