Fractional CFO/Controller (Small Business) Lansing Area

Nienhuis Financial Group, LLC; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nienhuis Financial Group, LLC is expanding and seeks a Fractional CFO/Controller focused on small business. You will build and maintain client relationships, provide financials and controller services, and ensure compliance with accounting principles.

The role involves leading a small team, guiding financial planning, and leveraging software like QuickBooks Online and Canopy to deliver timely insights. CPA preferred, MBA a plus.

Qualifications

• BA in accounting or related field required; CPA preferred.
• 10+ years accounting experience with supervisory or project lead exposure.
• Strong communication, leadership and client-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with clients and provide financials and controller services.
• Ensure accounting principles and compliance across engagements.
• Lead small teams with coaching, delegation and performance management.

Skills

Communication

Business acumen

General accounting

Leadership

Coaching & delegation

Education

BA in accounting or related field

10+ years accounting experience

2+ years supervisory experience

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Canopy

Gusto

Excel

VPN/Terminal Server

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