Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Description We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a Contract engagement based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role is focused on bringing the company's financial records up to date, supporting audit readiness, and ensuring core accounting activities are completed accurately and efficiently. The ideal candidate can step into an established environment, work through existing documentation and templates, and quickly drive completion of key accounting deliverables within a short-term assignment.

Responsibilities:

- Bring financial records current by reviewing existing documentation, resolving outstanding accounting items, and organizing priorities for timely completion.

- Prepare audit support materials, including reconciliations and work papers, to help ensure the company is ready for ongoing audit requirements.

- Complete balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to improve accuracy in reported results.

- Support month-end close activities by finalizing entries, validating account balances, and confirming that reporting deadlines are met.

- Produce financial statements and verify that underlying data aligns with budgets and supporting schedules.

- Analyze differences between budgeted and actual results, highlighting key variances and helping leadership understand financial performance.

- Work within the company's current spreadsheet-based reporting environment and accounting systems to gather, validate, and organize financial information.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and existing team members to transition outstanding accounting tasks to completion during the engagement. Requirements - Demonstrated experience in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role within a fast-paced business environment.

- Strong background in audit preparation, including creation and review of audit work papers and supporting schedules.

- Hands-on expertise with month-end close processes and balance sheet account reconciliation.

- Proven ability to prepare accurate financial statements and connect reporting details to budget performance.

- Experience performing variance analysis and identifying the drivers behind financial fluctuations.

- Comfortable working with established documentation, spreadsheets, and legacy accounting tools to complete time-sensitive deliverables.

- Able to manage a short-term assignment independently while coordinating effectively with internal contacts.

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

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