Finance Controller

Goodwill Industries of Central Michigan's Heartland, Inc.

Finance Controller (Project Management)

Help Build Financial Strength That Changes Lives

At Goodwill Industries of Central Michigan's Heartland, our mission is simple:
Changing Lives Through the Power of Work. Every financial decision we make supports employment opportunities, workforce development, and life-changing programs throughout our communities.

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead our accounting operations and serve as a key strategic partner to our Chief Financial Officer. This is an exceptional opportunity for a CPA who enjoys balancing hands-on accounting leadership with process improvement, compliance, and organizational strategy.

If you're looking for a role where your expertise directly supports a mission-driven organization while leading a talented accounting team, we'd love to hear from you.

As our Financial Controller, you will:

• Lead and develop the Accounting Department
• Oversee all accounting operations, including:
  • General Ledger
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Payroll
  • Cash Management
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Month-end and year-end close
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and management reports
• Partner with department leaders to monitor budgets and recommend cost-control strategies
• Manage the organization's annual audit process
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax reporting requirements
• Maintain strong internal controls and sound accounting practices
• Oversee the organization's ERP system and accounting processes
• Review insurance coverage and help mitigate organizational risk
• Support financial oversight of federal contracts and grants
• Perform and oversee 401(k) audit activities and Form 5500 filing
• Identify financial trends and provide recommendations to the CFO
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting function