Fractional CFO/Controller (Small Business)
Nienhuis Financial Group • Lansing, 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.
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
- Nienhuis Financial Group's roles typically close in 9 days; the market median is 14 days. Time to close
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