Who We Are:
Desert Lakes Capital is a family office based in Holland, Michigan, focused on building a growing portfolio of investments. We pair long-term ownership with disciplined operations, putting capital to work in real assets and running them well for the long haul.
Our team is built around four core values that guide how we work and who we hire: Grit, Community, Courage, and Stewardship.
Who You Are:
You are a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys owning the finance function and serving as a trusted partner to leadership. You have a strong foundation in accounting principles, a passion for accuracy, and the ability to turn financial data into insights that drive better operating decisions.
You are comfortable managing both day-to-day accounting and higher-level reporting, and you take ownership of your work without waiting to be asked. Experience supporting multi-site or multi-entity operations, standardizing processes, and building consistency across locations is highly valued. Along with experience in the car wash industry is a plus, as the organization continues to expand its investments and operations within this sector. You thrive in a fast-moving, build-as-you-go environment, sweat the details, and enjoy working alongside operators to improve performance.
What You'll Do:
As our Financial Controller, you will play a key role in managing the financial health of our growing organization. While your primary focus will be our car wash portfolio, you may also support accounting and reporting work at the family office level from time to time. Responsibilities include:
- Managing the general ledger, chart of accounts, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions.
- Overseeing membership billing, reconciliations, and issue resolution.
- Leading month-end and year-end close processes.
- Maintaining fixed asset and depreciation schedules.
- Preparing accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting packages.
- Monitoring cash flow, banking activity, account reconciliations, and point-of-sale reporting across multiple locations.
- Tracking financial performance through KPI reporting and variance analysis.
- Providing financial analysis and insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Supporting the development and management of the annual operating budget.
- Establishing and strengthening internal controls to protect company assets and ensure compliance.
- Preparing and filing sales tax reports and supporting year-end tax compliance activities.
- Coordinating lender reporting, audits, financial reviews, and external accounting relationships.
- Building strong relationships with banking partners, auditors, tax professionals, and other financial service providers.
- Supporting acquisition due diligence and financial analysis for new locations.
- Assisting with integration of newly acquired sites, including financial processes, controls, and reporting standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
What We’re Looking for in a Candidate:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting or financial management experience.
- Experience supporting multi-site operations preferred.
- Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Knowledge of internal controls, month-end close processes, and sales tax reporting.
- Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Comfort with AI and automation tools, and an interest in using them to streamline accounting workflows, improve accuracy, and sharpen financial analysis.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while effectively partnering with operational and executive leadership.
- High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
What We Can Offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Hybrid work schedule - 2-3 days per week in the office; the others can be remote.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Direct access to ownership and the chance to make a real impact on the business.
- Exposure to acquisitions, growth initiatives, and strategic financial projects.
- A collaborative, high-standards culture built on accountability and continuous improvement.
- The opportunity to shape the financial processes of a growing multi-location company from the ground up.
- A stable, growing company where your contributions are seen and valued.
If you are looking for an opportunity to combine operational accounting expertise with strategic financial leadership in a growing organization, we encourage you to apply.
Pay: From $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Holland, MI 49423
