Job Description
We are looking for a Controller to lead accounting operations for an education-focused organization in Berrien Springs, Michigan. This position oversees financial accuracy, supports audit readiness, and helps maintain strong documentation practices across core accounting activities. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to guide a team while strengthening internal financial controls.
Responsibilities:
• Direct daily accounting activities, ensuring financial records are complete, accurate, and aligned with organizational policies.
• Manage the general ledger process, including account review, reconciliations, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Oversee document control procedures by organizing, compiling, and maintaining financial records for easy retrieval and compliance purposes.
• Supervise document scanning workflows to help preserve important files and support efficient recordkeeping practices.
• Coordinate audit preparation efforts by gathering required materials, reviewing supporting documentation, and responding to auditor requests.
• Lead and develop accounting staff, setting priorities, monitoring performance, and promoting consistent execution of financial processes.
• Strengthen accounting controls by evaluating current practices and implementing improvements that reduce risk and improve accuracy.• Experience leading accounting operations in a Controller or similarly senior finance role.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger management, reconciliations, and financial reporting fundamentals.
• Background supporting audits and preparing organized financial documentation for review.
• Ability to manage document control and scanning processes with a high level of accuracy and consistency.
• Experience supervising staff and guiding day-to-day work within an accounting function.
• Understanding of accounting controls and the ability to uphold compliance-focused procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and recordkeeping discipline.
