Controller, CPA (Finance Manager)

Company: Real Estate and Operating Business (Grosse Pointe Woods area)
Location: Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Work Type: In-Person
Salary: $76,000 to $98,000 per year, DOE
Benefits: Health insurance, PTO, holidays, 401(k) with match

Bronwick is hiring a Controller, CPA (Finance Manager) for an established, locally owned real estate and operating business in Grosse Pointe Woods. This is a key leadership role that bridges day-to-day accounting and higher-level financial reporting. You will lead the accounting function, manage 2 to 3 people, and work closely with a CFO, a senior accountant, and a bookkeeper.

This role is ideal for a CPA who enjoys building clean quarterly reporting, improving visibility into profitability, and owning accurate P&L and balance sheet reporting across multiple entities and partnerships.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead the accounting department and manage a small team (2 to 3 direct reports).
• Own monthly close and drive on-time, accurate financial reporting across multiple entities.
• Prepare quarterly reporting packages, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow insights, and variance analysis.
• Build and maintain profitability reporting by entity, project, and partnership.
• Produce performance reports for investors and partnerships, including multi-entity tracking and recurring reporting cadence.
• Partner with the CFO on forecasting, budgeting support, and financial decision-making.
• Strengthen internal controls, improve processes, and keep documentation consistent across entities.
• Coordinate with external partners as needed, including CPA firm support, tax coordination, and banking requests.

What We’re Looking For

• CPA required, or CPA-track with strong controller-level experience.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including financial statement responsibility.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting, partnership reporting, and investor-focused reporting is strongly preferred.
• Prior leadership experience, including managing or mentoring team members.
• Strong Excel skills, comfortable building reporting tools and repeatable templates.
• High attention to detail, strong judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive information professionally.
• Comfortable working in person and collaborating closely with leadership and internal stakeholders.

Your Next Move

If you are a CPA who wants ownership of reporting, clarity, and team leadership, we would like to talk. Apply through Bronwick to start the process.

Who is Bronwick?

Bronwick is a recruiting firm that helps companies hire proven professionals and helps candidates find strong long-term fits. We keep the process clear, direct, and respectful of your time.