Strategic Finance Controller | Budgeting, GAAP & Audit

CG Financial Services; Williamston (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Paid time off

Safe Harbor 401(k) and profit sharing

Health benefits

Job summary

CG Financial Services in Michigan seeks a Controller to lead all accounting operations, payroll, and financial reporting for a growing advisory practice. This role partners with senior leaders to deliver accurate insights and scalable processes.

You will own budgeting, forecasting, audits, and internal controls, driving efficiency and strategic clarity across the firm’s finance function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Proven experience as a Controller or senior finance leader with hands-on ownership of the full accounting function.
• Deep working knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and general ledger.
• Experience managing and developing a small finance team.
• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear, accessible language for executive and non-financial audiences.
• Track record of building or improving internal controls and accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger management.
• Prepare and present accurate financial reports and analysis to the CEO and senior leadership on a regular cadence.
• Own the annual budgeting and forecasting process, monitoring performance and surfacing variances with actionable recommendations.
• Design, implement, and maintain internal financial controls and accounting policies that scale with the firm.
• Manage and develop the accounting team, setting clear expectations, coaching performance, and building individual capability.
• Coordinate the annual audit process and serve as the primary relationship manager with external auditors.
• Ensure full compliance with GAAP, applicable legal standards, and industry best practices.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align financial planning with operational and strategic priorities.
• Evaluate and optimize accounting systems (Netsuite) and technology to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capability.

Skills

Financial leadership

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting & forecasting

Payroll and GL management

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Communication to execs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Netsuite

Job description

CG Financial Services in Michigan seeks a Controller to lead all accounting operations, payroll, and financial reporting for a growing advisory practice. This role partners with senior leaders to deliver accurate insights and scalable processes.

You will own budgeting, forecasting, audits, and internal controls, driving efficiency and strategic clarity across the firm’s finance function.