Fractional CFO/Controller (Small Business) Kalamazoo Area
Nienhuis Financial Group • Kalamazoo, Michigan • Full Time
Posted on Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Nienhuis Financial Group is a rapidly growing accounting firm committed to delivering excellence in fractional and managerial accounting services. Our client base includes private companies with between $1-75M in revenue, varies in industry, and includes Not-For-Profit and For Profit. With a dedicated team and a strong focus on communication, accuracy and timeliness, we strive to exceed client expectations. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a skilled Fractional CFO/Controller focused on small business to build and maintain relationships with clients, provide financials, controller services and ensure compliance with accounting principles. This position will manage a team of 3-5 employees.
To be successful for this role, you will have:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong business acumen
• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting
• Strong technical and inter-personal leadership
• Ability to lead teams including coaching, delegation, and performance management
• Highly proficient with accounting software
Education and/or Experience
• BA in accounting, business administration, business management, or other related field
• 10+ years accounting experience
• 2+ years supervisory or project lead experience
Preferred Education and/or Experience
• MBA or master’s in accounting, or other related field
• 2+ years client management experience
Helpful Software Experience
Microsoft Outlook Email, Calendar, Teams, Excel, Multifactor Authentication; VPN/Terminal Server, QuickBooks Online, LastPass, Zoom, Canopy, OneDrive, Google Suite, Chrome, Adobe DC, VoIP/3CX, SafeSend, BambooHR, TSheets, Documo, Divvy, Bill.com, Fathom, Gusto.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: CPA preferred
Supervisory Responsibilities: May or may not supervise a small team
Full time: Salaried, Exempt
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $153,000–$263,000 per year (median ~$199,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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- Advertised pay for Chief Financial Officer: a median of $187,500 across 1,642 priced postings. Explore the market
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