Operations Controller
Listed on 2026-07-16
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Accounting
Financial Compliance, Accounting Manager -
Management
Operations Controller
Location:
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Posted:
Jul 12, 2026
• Closes:
Jul 18, 2026
$120,000 - $140,000
Employment Type:
Full-Time Onsite (Work from office)
This role will oversee the month-end close process, financial reporting, team leadership, and process improvement initiatives while partnering with leadership to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on accounting professional with strong technical expertise, proven leadership experience, and a continuous improvement mindset. Our client is a well‑established hospitality and management organization with operations spanning multiple states. With a strong focus on operational excellence, growth, and employee development, the company continues to expand while maintaining a collaborative and team‑oriented culture.
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic, multi‑entity environment.
- Lead and manage the monthly and annual close processes.
- Prepare accurate and timely internal and external financial statements.
- Perform financial analysis and reporting to support operational and executive decision‑making.
- Oversee period‑end close activities across multiple operating entities.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop the accounting team, including the Accounts Payable Supervisor.
- Establish performance expectations and support professional growth.
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high‑performing team environment.
- Review work product for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to deadlines.
- Lead special projects stemming from month‑end findings, process improvements, and accounting clean‑up initiatives.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with departments throughout the organization.
- Develop, document, and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and business processes.
- Strengthen internal controls and identify opportunities for increased efficiency and accuracy.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounts payable processes.
- Prior supervisory or management experience.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with ERP and automated accounting systems beyond Quick Books.
- CPA and/or MBA.
- Public accounting experience (4+ years) and/or private industry accounting experience (6+ years).
- Experience working within multi‑entity organizations.
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