<p><strong>Cost Accounting Analyst – Global Manufacturing Organization</strong></p><p> Location: Metro Detroit | Hybrid Work Environment</p><p>Our client, a <strong>globally recognized leader in its industry</strong>, is seeking a <strong>Cost Accounting Analyst</strong> to join its growing finance organization. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who wants to deepen their expertise in <strong>absorption costing, manufacturing finance, and global cost analysis</strong> while working in a highly collaborative environment.</p><p>This position partners closely with <strong>operations, FP& A, and corporate finance</strong> to support accurate financial reporting, strengthen cost visibility, and provide insights that support operational decision-making across a global manufacturing platform. While the primary focus of the role is <strong>cost accounting and inventory valuation</strong>, the organization will <strong>train the individual on broader general ledger activities</strong>, creating a strong development path for future advancement.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Cost Accounting & Inventory</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain and analyze product costs including <strong>materials, labor, overhead, and subcontracting costs</strong> within an absorption costing environment.</li><li>Perform <strong>monthly cost roll-ups</strong> and validate the accuracy of bills of materials and manufacturing routings.</li><li>Analyze and explain <strong>manufacturing variances</strong> including material usage, labor efficiency, and overhead absorption.</li><li>Support inventory valuation processes in accordance with <strong>U.S. GAAP</strong>, including raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.</li><li>Monitor <strong>slow-moving, obsolete, and excess inventory reserves</strong> and assist with related analysis.</li><li>Participate in <strong>physical inventory counts and cycle counts</strong>, reconciling discrepancies and improving inventory accuracy.</li></ul><p><strong>General Ledger & Close Support</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with <strong>journal entries, reconciliations, and cost-related adjustments</strong> during the monthly close.</li><li>Reconcile accounts including <strong>inventory, COGS, manufacturing variances, accruals, and reserves</strong>.</li><li>Maintain fixed asset records and support depreciation tracking.</li><li>Assist with <strong>intercompany transactions and reconciliations</strong> within a global structure.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and <strong>U.S. GAAP</strong>.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Analysis & Business Partnership</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare <strong>product and customer margin analysis</strong> and explain key drivers of profitability.</li><li>Support <strong>budgeting, forecasting, and operational cost modeling</strong> related to production activity.</li><li>Partner with FP& A to explain <strong>cost drivers, operational trends, and P& L fluctuations</strong>.</li><li>Participate in <strong>continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives</strong>.</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration, or if you have questions, please contact Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131.</p>
<p>Plant Controller (Greenfield Manufacturing Plant) — Our Client</p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p> Our client, a growing manufacturing organization, is launching a <strong>greenfield plant</strong> and is hiring a <strong>Plant Controller</strong> to help build the finance foundation from the ground up. This is a <strong>high-visibility leadership role</strong> with exposure to senior and executive leadership. The Plant Controller partners closely with the Plant Manager and leadership team, spends time on the plant floor, and helps <strong>develop best practices</strong>, controls, reporting, and dashboarding supported by <strong>strong technology and modern tools</strong>.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead plant financial operations, reporting, controls, and accountability to results.</li><li>Drive annual budget, monthly forecast, and ongoing variance analysis (labor, materials, overhead, productivity).</li><li>Prepare and present daily/weekly/monthly financial reporting and plant KPI dashboards.</li><li>Support month-end close, inventory accounting, cycle counts/physical inventory, and perpetual inventory monitoring.</li><li>Provide financial impact analysis for engineering changes, capital/spend requests, and operational initiatives.</li><li>Partner with operations, supply chain, engineering, and materials teams to support continuous improvement (Kaizen/lean).</li><li>Support A/P, A/R, payroll, and purchasing workflows; strengthen processes as the plant scales.</li><li>Coach, develop, and manage plant accounting/finance staff in a collaborative team environment.</li><li>Perform other duties as needed in a dynamic, fast-paced plant setting.</li></ul><p><strong>Travel</strong></p><p> Minimal travel may be required for training or controllership conferences.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate and confidential consideration please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131 or apply directly today. </p>
<p><strong>Staff / Senior Accountant (Confidential Search)</strong></p><p> Location: Metro Detroit | Hybrid</p><p><strong>About Our Client</strong></p><p> Our client is a well-established, growing manufacturing and service company with a strong reputation for quality and operational excellence. Operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, the organization values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. The finance team plays a critical role as a strategic business partner, ensuring accurate reporting while driving insights that support operational and executive decision-making.</p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p> Our client is seeking a Staff or Senior Accountant (level commensurate with experience) to join its shared services finance team. This role goes beyond transactional accounting and requires a proactive professional who thrives in an evolving environment, embraces ambiguity, and brings forward recommendations that improve processes and strengthen controls.</p><p>The ideal candidate will be comfortable acting as a stakeholder across departments—partnering with operations, FP& A, and leadership to analyze results, identify trends, and recommend actionable improvements. Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and clear communication are essential. This position reports to the Accounting Manager.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own and execute complex monthly inventory and cost-related account reconciliations, including inventory reserves, standard cost variances, and management estimates</li><li>Analyze manufacturing and operational variances, identify margin drivers, and provide insights into cost trends and inefficiencies</li><li>Support month-end close, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting with thorough documentation</li><li>Assist with budget-to-actual analysis, particularly COGS and production-related expenses</li><li>Partner cross-functionally to track inventory trends, cost changes, and forecast financial impacts</li><li>Support audit requests and internal control requirements, providing detailed reconciliation and general ledger support</li><li>Proactively identify process gaps, recommend improvements, and contribute to system enhancements that increase efficiency and reporting accuracy</li><li>Present ad hoc financial analyses and insights to leadership and operational stakeholders</li></ul><p>This role requires comfort working in a dynamic environment where priorities may shift. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and the confidence to challenge existing processes constructively.</p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>3+ years of accounting or audit experience (public accounting or industry experience considered)</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance</li><li>Experience with ERP systems; familiarity with NetSuite or similar platforms is a plus</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with financial reporting tools</li><li>High integrity, strong organizational skills, and excellent written and verbal communication abilities</li></ul><p>Our client offers the opportunity to make a visible impact within a collaborative organization that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.</p><p>For consideration, call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131.</p>