Part-Time Controller for Small Businesses: Financial Leadership

Nienhuis Financial Group, LLC; Grandville (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Nienhuis Financial Group, LLC is seeking an experienced controller/accountant for part-time engagement to support diverse client projects. You will manage cash flow, financial reporting, book closures, and process oversight, delivering actionable insights for small businesses.

Required BA in accounting or related field with 10+ years of accounting experience and 2+ years supervisory or project lead experience. CPA preferred; strong GAAP knowledge and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly proficient with accounting software, implementation, troubleshooting
• Fully proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced computer skills and software savvy
• Strong business acumen
• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting
• Strong technical and inter-personal leadership
• Understanding of, ability to adhere to, and ability to hold others responsible to generally accepted accounting principles
• Excellent organizational skills, high degree of accuracy, and attention to detail
• Exceptional project and time management skills
• Ability to balance multiple priorities, projects, and clients
• Able to work independently
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

• Support financial management, including cash flow tracking and financial reporting
• Provide controller-level services like book closure and oversight of accounting processes
• Review and reconcile records, catch and correct errors
• Recommend ways to improve accounting procedures and systems
• Evaluate and help implement accounting software tools
• Prepare and review financial statement and management reports
• Offer clear, actionable insights that help clients understand and use their financial data

Skills

Communication skills

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

General accounting

Cost accounting

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Time management

Detail-oriented

Client management

Negotiation skills

Education

BA in accounting, business administration, business management, or other related field

10+ years accounting experience

2+ years supervisory or project lead experience

Tools

Accounting software tools

Job description

Nienhuis Financial Group, LLC is seeking an experienced controller/accountant for part-time engagement to support diverse client projects. You will manage cash flow, financial reporting, book closures, and process oversight, delivering actionable insights for small businesses.

Required BA in accounting or related field with 10+ years of accounting experience and 2+ years supervisory or project lead experience. CPA preferred; strong GAAP knowledge and leadership skills are essential.