Senior Controller - Finance Ops & AI Enablement

Rehmann; Kalkaska (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehmann in Kalkaska, Michigan, seeks a Senior Controller to lead the accounting and finance function for CC Power. The role emphasizes enhancing financial reporting, internal controls, and close processes while collaborating with operations, technology, HR, and compliance teams.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of leadership in accounting, a CPA profile, and deep GAAP expertise, plus experience with AI-enabled tools and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
• Experience leading accounting functions within project-based industries is a plus.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance.
• Experience with AI-enabled tools and ERP systems; proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Direct all accounting, financial reporting, treasury, and financial planning activities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial modeling.
• Manage accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and general ledger.
• Develop and maintain financial controls, policies, and procedures to support company growth.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, lending requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Monitor job costing, project profitability, work-in-progress reporting, and KPIs.
• Lead annual audits and maintain relationships with external auditors, banks, insurance providers, and tax advisors.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting capabilities, and operational efficiency.
• Prepare executive-level reporting and strategic recommendations for company leadership.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, capital investments, and expansion initiatives as needed.
• Mentor, develop, and lead accounting and finance personnel.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage 300 CRE

Excel

ERP systems

Agentic AI

Workflow automation tools

Job description

Rehmann in Kalkaska, Michigan, seeks a Senior Controller to lead the accounting and finance function for CC Power. The role emphasizes enhancing financial reporting, internal controls, and close processes while collaborating with operations, technology, HR, and compliance teams.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of leadership in accounting, a CPA profile, and deep GAAP expertise, plus experience with AI-enabled tools and ERP systems.