<p>I’m partnering with a growing, mid-size business that is intentionally <strong>elevating its accounting & finance function</strong> and is ready to bring in a Controller who thrives in transformation.</p><p>This is not a “keep the lights on” role. The Controller will play a critical role in modernizing the accounting operation—<strong>driving automation, improving processes, strengthening controls, and helping scale the function</strong> to support continued growth. You’ll work closely with executive leadership and have real influence over how the finance organization is built for the future.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What makes this Controller role compelling:</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to lead <strong>automation and accounting process improvement</strong> initiatives</li><li>Hands-on role with visibility and impact across the business</li><li>Environment that values continuous improvement, better data, and smarter systems</li><li>A platform for a Controller who enjoys building structure, not inheriting it</li></ul><p><strong>Ideal background:</strong></p><ul><li>Sr Accountant or Accounting Manager ready for the next step</li><li>Strong technical accounting foundation with a process-improvement mindset</li><li>Experience implementing or enhancing ERP systems, automation tools, or workflows</li><li>Comfortable operating in a growing, evolving organization</li></ul><p>If you’re a finance leader who gets excited about <strong>creating efficiencies, improving accuracy, and building scalable systems</strong>, this is a rare chance to step into a role where your work will truly shape the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054</p>
<p>Our client is creating a new <strong>Controller</strong> position to support the long-term succession of their highly respected <strong>CFO with over 30 years of tenure</strong> who is planning for retirement. This role is designed for a technically strong, forward-looking accounting leader who wants the time, mentorship, and exposure needed to grow into a future executive finance role.</p><p><br></p><p>The Controller will partner closely with the CFO, taking increasing ownership of accounting operations, financial reporting, and leadership responsibilities over time, with a clear path toward broader financial leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Controller Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and month-end close</li><li>Prepare and review GAAP-compliant financial statements and management reporting</li><li>Partner closely with the CFO on financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning</li><li>Assume increasing responsibility for areas historically managed by the CFO to ensure continuity and knowledge transfer</li><li>Lead and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes</li><li>Coordinate annual audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting</li><li>Serve as a key liaison to external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners</li><li>Mentor and develop the accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement</li><li>Identify and implement systems and process improvements to support scalability</li></ul><p>Why This Opportunity</p><ul><li>Rare opportunity to step into a <strong>purpose-built succession role</strong> with intentional onboarding and mentorship</li><li>Direct access to a long-tenured CFO committed to knowledge transfer and development</li><li>Time and runway to learn the business deeply before assuming broader leadership</li><li>Stable organization with strong leadership continuity and long-term vision</li><li>Competitive compensation and benefits, with future growth potential</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054</p>
<p>Salary: $120-180k + Bonus</p><p><br></p><p>Our client is seeking an experienced Controller to join their team. This role is pivotal in providing strategic financial leadership and operational oversight to support the company’s growth and success. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in manufacturing accounting, financial reporting, and leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Serve as the key financial advisor to the executive team, delivering actionable insights for strategic planning, pricing strategies, and capital investment decisions.</p><p>• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial models to ensure fiscal stability.</p><p>• Manage corporate insurance programs, including property, liability, and employee coverage to mitigate risks.</p><p>• Lead the financial close process on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Prepare accurate financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses to inform decision-making.</p><p>• Monitor and refine manufacturing cost models, including material, labor, and overhead variances, collaborating with operations to address discrepancies.</p><p>• Ensure precise inventory valuation across raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.</p><p>• Supervise front office functions including accounts payable and accounts receivable.</p><p>• Drive improvements in accounting processes, systems, and reporting to enhance operational efficiency.</p>
<p><strong>Workday Finance Product Lead</strong></p><p><strong>Department:</strong> Corporate Finance Systems</p><p> <strong>Confidential Search</strong></p><p> <strong>Location:</strong> Remote (Quarterly travel to Michigan headquarters)</p><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p>Our client, a global leader in its industry, is seeking a Workday Finance Product Lead to serve as the finance-facing owner of its Workday Financial Management platform. This role sits at the intersection of accounting, finance operations, and enterprise systems, with primary responsibility for ensuring Workday supports accurate financial reporting, scalable processes, and strong internal controls across a complex, international organization.</p><p>This position is ideal for a finance professional with deep accounting experience who has led Workday Financials implementations and served as a Workday administrator. The role partners closely with global accounting and finance leadership to translate financial requirements into effective system design and execution.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Act as the finance product owner for Workday Financial Management, representing accounting and finance priorities across the organization</li><li>Lead and support Workday Financials implementations, enhancements, and ongoing system administration</li><li>Partner with accounting and finance leadership to align Workday functionality with close, reporting, procurement, expense, and project accounting processes</li><li>Develop and maintain a finance-driven roadmap that supports reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and future growth</li><li>Translate accounting and finance requirements into detailed functional designs and Workday configurations</li><li>Oversee functional delivery of initiatives, ensuring adherence to financial controls, timelines, and quality standards</li><li>Provide guidance on Workday integrations, data flows, and downstream reporting dependencies</li><li>Serve as a key escalation point for system-related accounting issues, driving root-cause analysis and sustainable solutions</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support compliance, audit readiness, and risk management</li><li>Support governance, documentation, and change management related to financial systems</li></ul><p>For immediate and confidential consideration please apply today. If you have questions, or if you would like more information, please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131.</p>
<p>Our client is seeking an experienced <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to oversee core accounting functions within a <strong>complex GAAP environment spanning multiple legal entities</strong>. This Accounting Manager role is ideal for a technically strong accounting professional who leads with a <strong>servant-leader mindset</strong>, prioritizing team development, collaboration, and support while maintaining high standards for accuracy and compliance.</p><p><br></p><p>Accounting Manager Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple legal entities</li><li>Ensure accurate GAAP-compliant financial statements, including consolidations and intercompany eliminations</li><li>Oversee general ledger activities, account reconciliations, and journal entries</li><li>Review and approve financial reporting, ensuring consistency and accuracy across entities</li><li>Manage complex accounting areas such as revenue recognition, accruals, allocations, and reserves</li><li>Serve as a <strong>servant leader</strong> to the accounting team—providing coaching, removing obstacles, and fostering a collaborative, accountable environment</li><li>Develop, document, and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors and support audit and review engagements</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with finance, tax, and operational teams to resolve accounting issues</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis</li></ul><p>Why This Opportunity</p><ul><li>Leadership role with meaningful influence on both <strong>people and process</strong></li><li>Opportunity to join a culture that values collaboration, support, and continuous improvement</li><li>Exposure to complex accounting matters and senior leadership</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054</p>
<p>Our client is seeking an experienced <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to lead accounting operations within a regulated <strong>insurance environment</strong>. This Accounting Manager role is ideal for a technically strong accounting professional with a solid understanding of insurance accounting, statutory reporting, and GAAP, who enjoys leading teams and partnering cross-functionally to ensure accuracy, compliance, and process efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>Accounting Manager Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for insurance operations</li><li>Prepare and review GAAP and <strong>statutory-basis</strong> financial statements and related schedules</li><li>Oversee accounting for premiums, claims, loss reserves, reinsurance, and policy-related transactions</li><li>Ensure compliance with insurance regulatory requirements and state DOI reporting</li><li>Coordinate and support external audits, including statutory exams and financial statement audits</li><li>Partner with actuarial, underwriting, and claims teams to ensure accurate reserving and financial reporting</li><li>Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering a collaborative and accountable culture</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis</li><li>Assist with system improvements and reporting enhancements related to policy administration and financial systems</li></ul><p>Why This Opportunity</p><ul><li>Leadership role within a stable, regulated industry</li><li>Opportunity to partner closely with actuarial and operational teams</li><li>Visibility with senior leadership and meaningful impact on financial reporting</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054</p>
<p><strong>Overview </strong></p><p>Our client is a global automotive leader specializing in advanced fluid handling and thermal management systems looking to add an Internal Audit Manager to their growing team! With nearly 100 manufacturing sites across more than 25 countries and a workforce of over 30,000 employees, the company partners with major automakers worldwide to deliver innovative, efficient, and sustainable solutions. This role supports a refreshed and expanding internal audit function and offers high visibility within a growing global business. Reporting to the Audit Director, the Internal Audit Manager will execute the annual audit plan for the Americas region, oversee audits from planning through completion, and serve as the face of Internal Audit at plant sites, working closely with leadership to enhance processes, reinforce controls, and deliver value across multiple countries and manufacturing locations. The Internal Audit Manager should have the following:</p><ul><li>Ability to act as the face of Internal Audit at plant sites, building strong relationships and credibility with operational and finance teams</li><li>Strategic understanding of plant operations with the ability to communicate risk and control issues in a practical, business-focused manner</li><li>Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to clearly articulate thought processes</li><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including preparing concise audit reports and presenting to executive leadership</li><li>Highly proactive, organized, and capable of working independently in a department undergoing transformation</li><li>High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism, with the ability to build trust and credibility at all organizational levels</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is seeking an accomplished <strong>Chief Financial Officer</strong> with a strong <strong>governmental accounting and finance background</strong> to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the organization’s financial operations. In addition to salary, the total compensation package for this CFO role offers a defined pension. This CFO will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and governing bodies, ensuring fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, and long-term financial sustainability.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Provide strategic financial leadership, partnering with executive leadership and governing authorities to support organizational goals</li><li>Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, treasury, and internal controls</li><li>Lead the preparation and management of annual operating and capital budgets in accordance with governmental accounting standards</li><li>Ensure compliance with <strong>GASB</strong>, federal, state, and local regulations, grant requirements, and funding restrictions</li><li>Oversee audit activities, including preparation of financial statements and coordination with external auditors</li><li>Manage cash flow, investments, debt, and long-term financial planning initiatives</li><li>Provide financial analysis and reporting to boards, committees, and stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner</li><li>Oversee grants management, including financial reporting, compliance, and reimbursement processes</li><li>Develop and enhance financial policies, procedures, and internal controls</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054</p>
