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 is seeking a skilled Fractional CFO/Controller focused on small business clients in the Lansing, MI area. The role emphasizes delivering financials, controller services, and GAAP compliance with a client-focused approach.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive accounting experience, leadership, and proficiency with common accounting software, supporting a growing client base and team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years accounting experience
• 2+ years supervisory or project lead experience
• CPA preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide financials and controller services for small businesses
• Ensure accounting compliance with GAAP
• Build and maintain client relationships
• Lead and coach small teams as needed
• Deliver timely financial reporting and insights

Skills

Communication skills

Business acumen

Financial accounting

Cost accounting

Leadership

People/teams leadership

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor's in accounting or related field

MBA or master's in accounting (preferred)

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Canopy

Gusto

TSheets

Microsoft 365 (Outlook/Excel/Teams)

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