Growth-Focused Financial Controller | Scale & Governance

Rauch & Associates; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services firm in Kalamazoo, Michigan, seeks a Controller to own the core financial operations and administrative infrastructure. This role offers an opportunity to influence strategic decision-making and create lasting processes as the company scales. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in financial leadership and a focus on risk management and collaboration. This is a full-time position that emphasizes partnership with senior leadership and cross-functional alignment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in financial operations or accounting leadership.
• Strong experience with compliance and risk management.
• Proven success in building or modernising financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations including accounting and audit readiness.
• Oversee contracts, compliance frameworks, and risk management.
• Standardize processes and support the finance/admin team.

Skills

Financial operations leadership

Risk management

Contract management

Mentorship

Collaboration

Education

CPA preferred

Job description

A growing financial services firm in Kalamazoo, Michigan, seeks a Controller to own the core financial operations and administrative infrastructure. This role offers an opportunity to influence strategic decision-making and create lasting processes as the company scales. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in financial leadership and a focus on risk management and collaboration. This is a full-time position that emphasizes partnership with senior leadership and cross-functional alignment.