Controller
Fenner Melstrom & Dooling • Clarkston, Michigan • Full Time
Posted on Mon, Apr 27, 2026
Job Summary
Oakland County, Michigan seeking to hire Controller to maintain and oversee all financial activities of two golf course operations, preparation of current financial reports as well as summaries and forecasts for future business growth.
Job Responsibilities
- Maintain QuickBooks accounting for each entity
- Develop and maintain internal accounting policies and procedures for the new banquet operation
- Maintain payroll and payroll records
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports in a timely and accurate manner
- Monitor and analyze actual results with the budget on a monthly basis
- Oversee and lead the annual budget process working with the other department heads
- Work with the other department heads to develop and monitor financial and operational metrics to better manage their departments
- Develop a strategic planning team and lead the strategic planning process
- Work with the other department heads to develop and maintain a policy and procedure manual for each department
- Forecast and monitor the company’s cash flow
- Continually look for cost containment opportunities
- Prepare government reports as required
- Coordinate with external CPA firm and prepare the necessary work papers
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or finance
Skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong computer skills
- Critical thinking and good judgment
- Evaluate problems and implement solutions
- Strategic planning and leadership
- Good time management
- Good communication skills
Personal Attributes
- Honest and trustworthy
- Respectful
- Sound work ethics
- Passion for your work
Experience
- 5+ years of experience in public or private accounting
- 2+ years of experience as a Controller
Compensation
- Commensurate with experience
- Bonus potential
- Health insurance