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Robert Half
Controller
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What they do
An Accounting Partner is senior level and may take in a share of the profits generated by the firm. Manages client accounts for a company. Develops and maintains communication with company clients, promotes sales and services, and works to resolve problems. Accounts may be for product sales, advertising or marketing services or financial services such as banking.
$167,618 / year median in Michigan
Job Description
We are looking for a Controller to lead accounting operations and build reliable financial reporting for a growing logistics business in Byron Center, Michigan. This role is responsible for creating accurate, timely insight across multiple entities while reducing manual work through stronger processes and better financial data flow. The ideal candidate combines deep accounting expertise with a systems-oriented approach and can partner effectively with technical teams to improve how operational transactions are captured and reported. You will play a key role in giving leadership a consistent, trustworthy view of business performance.
Responsibilities:
- Direct end-to-end accounting activities for multiple entities, including receivables, payables, revenue recognition, accruals, intercompany activity, and consolidated results.
- Establish and manage a structured month-end close process that is documented, repeatable, and continuously improved for greater speed and accuracy.
- Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards and coordinate with external advisors on reviews, tax matters, and technical accounting questions.
- Produce financial reporting by legal entity and business unit, including profit and loss statements, margin reporting, and logistics-focused operating metrics.
- Define finance data requirements for engineering and systems partners so information from operational platforms, banking tools, and payment systems flows accurately into the general ledger.
- Strengthen internal controls and reconciliation procedures to identify discrepancies quickly within a high-volume transaction environment.
- Provide clear visibility into cash activity and liquidity across the organization's entities.
- Partner with leadership to deliver dependable reporting that supports decision-making on a consistent reporting cadence.