What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at CFS?
Location: Kalamazoo, MI
Salary: $85,000 – $100,000
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Work Setting: 100% onsite
We’re partnering with a long-standing manufacturing organization known for its stability and strong team tenure. This is a smaller group where employees genuinely support one another, creating a close, team-oriented atmosphere. The environment is hands-on and collaborative, ideal for someone who enjoys being actively involved in day-to-day operations. Attire is business casual, with jeans commonly worn.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable
Required:
Salary: $85,000 – $100,000
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Work Setting: 100% onsite
We’re partnering with a long-standing manufacturing organization known for its stability and strong team tenure. This is a smaller group where employees genuinely support one another, creating a close, team-oriented atmosphere. The environment is hands-on and collaborative, ideal for someone who enjoys being actively involved in day-to-day operations. Attire is business casual, with jeans commonly worn.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable
- Maintain and reconcile customer accounts within QuickBooks
- Process incoming payments and invoices
- Track outstanding balances and follow up on overdue accounts
- Oversee weekly payment processing
- Reconcile bank accounts and ensure accuracy
- Manage cash flow and maintain awareness of financial position
- Run biweekly payroll for both hourly and salaried staff
- Work within ADP (partially automated)
- Enter timekeeping data and applicable adjustments such as PTO and overtime
- Handle employee PTO tracking and requests
- Assist with benefits coordination and communication with insurance providers
- Provide general HR assistance alongside leadership
Required:
- Background in a small business setting rather than strictly large corporate environments
- Experience managing accounting functions independently (sole accounting role)
- Ability to oversee the full accounting cycle with minimal supervision
- Strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented mindset
- CPA designation or advanced degree
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 5–7 years of experience, or
- Associate’s degree with 7–10 years of relevant experience
Salary : $80,000 - $95,000