Strategic Finance Controller: Scale Growth & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Discretionary profit sharing

Paid time off

Free financial planning for employees

Job summary

CG Financial Services seeks a seasoned Controller to own the full accounting function, drive budgeting, and ensure GAAP compliance. The role partners with executives to align financial planning with strategy, while developing a high-performing finance team.

Experience with Netsuite and cross-functional collaboration is essential. The position focuses on delivering timely, accurate financial reports, maintaining strong internal controls, and guiding strategic decision-making to support growth and

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, executive-friendly language.
• 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 and coaching performance.
• 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

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Payroll

Accounts payable/receivable

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA certification

Tools

Netsuite

Job description

CG Financial Services seeks a seasoned Controller to own the full accounting function, drive budgeting, and ensure GAAP compliance. The role partners with executives to align financial planning with strategy, while developing a high-performing finance team.

Experience with Netsuite and cross-functional collaboration is essential. The position focuses on delivering timely, accurate financial reports, maintaining strong internal controls, and guiding strategic decision-making to support growth and