What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Controller position at Acme Finishing Company, LLC.?
Location: Benton Harbor, MI Position Type: Part-Time
Seeking a highly capable Controller to provide part-time oversight of our accounting and financial reporting functions. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial statements, strengthening internal controls, improving month-end close processes, supporting budgeting and cash flow planning, and advising leadership on financial performance and compliance.
This is a hands-on position ideal for a finance professional who enjoys working with small to mid-sized businesses and can operate both strategically and tactically.
Key Outcomes
- Accurate, on-time monthly financial reporting leadership can rely on
- Efficient, organized month-end close with minimal errors
- Improved cash flow visibility and proactive liquidity management
- Clear budget tracking with actionable variance explanations
- Confidence in compliance (tax filings, reporting, and regulatory obligations)
- Stronger financial discipline across the organization
Responsibilities
- Oversee and support accounting functions, including AP/AR and general ledger activities
- Enter vendor invoices into QuickBooks and manage related processes
- Reconcile bank accounts and general ledger accounts
- Record journal entries and prepare monthly financial statements
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and performance/cost analysis
- Manage cash flow tracking and short-term cash forecasting
- Assist with collections and customer credit limit setup
- Complete weekly payroll and ensures payroll taxes are paid and filings are completed accurately
- Prepare payroll tax returns, 1099s, sales tax returns, use tax returns, and census reporting
- Maintain internal controls and improve processes/documentation
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to leadership
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial statement preparation
- Experience managing month-end close and financial reporting
- Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks or similar accounting software
- Ability to build practical internal controls for a growing organization
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- High integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
This position offers an opportunity to play a key role in improving financial clarity and discipline within a growing organization. This role will directly impact business decisions, cash planning, and operational performance.
Salary : $40 - $60