Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a recycling and waste management operation in Wyoming, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position will provide hands-on financial leadership for a site with a lean team, helping strengthen reporting, improve close processes, and support daily accounting operations. The role is ideal for someone who can bring structure, sound judgment, and practical support in a fast-paced onsite environment.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the full month-end close process and help shorten the timeline for accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports that provide clear insight into business performance.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and maintain the accuracy of accounting records.
• Extract and organize financial data needed for tax support, opening balance sheet activities, and related reporting needs.
• Partner with site leadership and accounting staff to monitor financial activity and identify issues that require attention.
• Provide day-to-day controllership support across general accounting, reporting, and account analysis functions.
• Assist with ERP-related accounting work tied to the transition from QuickBooks to NetSuite, ensuring continuity and reliable data handling.
• Serve as a dependable resource for the existing team by adding coverage, strengthening processes, and reducing operational risk if staffing changes occur.• Proven experience working as a Controller or in a senior accounting leadership role.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of QuickBooks and NetSuite in an operating business environment.
• Demonstrated success managing month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Ability to analyze variances and communicate financial results clearly to leadership.
• Experience supporting opening balance sheet work, tax-related data requests, or acquisition-related accounting activities.
• Comfortable working onsite and collaborating closely with a small team.
• Well-rounded accounting background with the ability to balance detail-oriented execution and broader financial oversight.
