We are looking for a Finance & Operations Manager to oversee the financial performance and day-to-day business operations of our Wixom, Michigan branch. This position plays a central role in shaping commercial direction, improving profitability, and supporting sustainable growth across the local business, with particular emphasis on service-related activities. The successful candidate will combine strong financial leadership with operational oversight, market awareness, and the ability to build productive relationships with customers, partners, and internal teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the financial and operational activities of the Wixom, Michigan branch to support efficient performance and strong business results.<br>• Create and execute strategic plans that strengthen revenue, expand market reach, and improve profitability, especially within the service segment.<br>• Act as a key representative of the business in the local market by developing and maintaining trusted relationships with clients, partners, and other stakeholders.<br>• Monitor branch performance through financial analysis, budgeting, and variance reviews, using data to guide decisions and improve outcomes.<br>• Oversee the annual budgeting cycle and support ongoing forecasting and budget control processes across the branch.<br>• Ensure all local operations follow applicable legal requirements as well as company policies, procedures, and performance standards.<br>• Evaluate market conditions, customer needs, and emerging trends to identify opportunities for business development and portfolio expansion.<br>• Provide leadership to the local team by setting clear expectations, encouraging collaboration, and promoting a culture focused on accountability and innovation.
We are looking for an experienced Funding Manager to support mortgage and real estate closings in Toledo, Ohio. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail who can oversee funding activity, protect escrowed assets, and maintain accuracy throughout the disbursement process. The role requires strong coordination across lenders, closing teams, and banking partners to keep transactions moving efficiently while meeting compliance standards.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the release of funds for residential and real estate transactions, including purchases, refinances, foreclosure-related matters, and other closing types after all approval conditions have been satisfied.<br>• Oversee outgoing disbursements by managing wire activity, check preparation, and final settlement balancing to ensure each file is completed accurately.<br>• Review settlement statements before closing to confirm that taxes, fees, commissions, and lender documentation match instructions and applicable state requirements.<br>• Verify recording charges and closing costs against county schedules and internal guidelines to reduce the risk of shortages, overages, or posting errors.<br>• Reconcile file-level ledgers and confirm lender wire figures with exact precision prior to releasing funds.<br>• Track incoming payments, including wires and checks, and apply funds to the appropriate closing files without delay.<br>• Lead escrow and trust accounting activities by reconciling escrow, trust, and operating accounts and resolving exceptions promptly.<br>• Investigate discrepancies such as stale items, ledger variances, and balancing issues, then implement corrective action to maintain accurate records.<br>• Partner with closers, lenders, warehouse banks, and related teams to address funding issues, meet banking cutoffs, and support smooth closings while maintaining compliant fund-handling controls.
<p>Bill Watts at Robert Half is partnering with a growing commercial real estate portfolio who are looking for an experienced strategic Finance & Accounting Manager to support a development-focused real estate platform. This role partners closely with leadership, development, and project teams to drive project-level financial oversight, capital planning, and investment analysis, while maintaining corporate accounting integrity.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead financial oversight of development projects, including budgeting, cost tracking, and variance analysis</li><li>Partner with development and construction teams on pro formas, feasibility models, and ROI analysis</li><li>Monitor project budgets, WIP reporting, capitalized costs, and draw schedules</li><li>Evaluate project performance using IRR, NPV, and other investment metrics</li><li>Support capital raising, JV structures, and investor reporting</li><li>Oversee corporate accounting, consolidations, and month-end close across multiple entities</li><li>Coordinate lender draws, construction financing compliance, and reporting requirements</li><li>Establish controls around job costing, capitalization policies, and project accounting</li><li>Work with external auditors, tax advisors, and consultants</li></ul>
<p>Our client, a highly respected global manufacturing organization, is seeking a Finance Director to join its leadership team. This is a unique opportunity for a strategic Finance Director professional who thrives at the intersection of finance, operations, and business transformation.</p><p>The Finance Director will serve as a key business partner to executive leadership and play a critical role in driving enterprise-wide initiatives designed to improve processes, enhance reporting capabilities, optimize operations, and support long-term growth. The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with proven project management experience leading complex global transformation initiatives across multiple business units and geographies. This role offers significant visibility with senior leadership and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on a growing global organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute strategic financial and operational initiatives</li><li>Lead large-scale transformation projects focused on process improvement, systems optimization, organizational effectiveness, and operational excellence</li><li>Manage cross-functional project teams across finance, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, IT, and commercial functions</li><li>Drive global standardization of financial processes, reporting, controls, and performance metrics</li><li>Support enterprise-wide planning, forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis activities</li><li>Develop business cases and financial models to evaluate strategic investments and operational initiatives</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve profitability, working capital, productivity, and operational performance</li><li>Deliver executive-level presentations and updates regarding project milestones, risks, and expected outcomes</li><li>Collaborate with regional and international finance teams to align financial objectives and best practices</li><li>Champion change management efforts to ensure successful implementation and adoption of key initiatives</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054.</p>
We are looking for a detail-focused Business Analyst to support mail operations and help keep client projects organized, visible, and on schedule in Southgate, Michigan. This role connects clients with internal production teams by overseeing project flow, monitoring deadlines, and turning operational data into meaningful updates and recommendations. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical thinking, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple moving parts in a deadline-driven service environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee mail-related projects from kickoff through final delivery, ensuring each stage is tracked accurately and completed according to committed timelines.<br>• Coordinate with clients and cross-functional teams to confirm receipt of required materials, including data files, mailing content, and supporting assets needed for production.<br>• Monitor project schedules, production checkpoints, and service expectations to identify risks early and help keep work on pace.<br>• Maintain organized tracking tools and project records to support accurate visibility across active mailing initiatives.<br>• Review operational data such as volume trends, turnaround times, and workflow performance to uncover issues and support better planning.<br>• Prepare reports, dashboards, and visual summaries that communicate project status, delivery performance, and other key operational metrics to stakeholders.<br>• Provide timely updates to clients and internal partners regarding milestones, dependencies, potential delays, and completed work.<br>• Recommend process improvements that strengthen tracking, reporting, documentation, and workflow efficiency, including support for automation or system enhancements when appropriate.<br>• Document procedures and maintain current standard operating guidelines to promote consistency across mail operations.
<p>Bill Watts is partnering with a growing defense contracting manufacturer who is looking to directly hiring a Director of Finance with the ability to grow into a CFO! The Director of Finance will lead all accounting and financial reporting activities for a defense manufacturing organization, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, FAR, CAS, and applicable government contracting regulations. This role requires deep, hands-on experience within defense/aerospace manufacturing environments, with expertise in cost accounting, government audits, and complex contract structures. The Director of Finance will partner with operations, program management, and executive leadership to support financial performance, compliance, and strategic decision-making.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, cost accounting, inventory, revenue recognition, and financial reporting</li><li>Ensure full compliance with FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements; serve as primary liaison for government audits and reviews</li><li>Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness</li><li>Manage project and contract accounting (e.g., cost-plus, fixed-price, T&M contracts)</li><li>Develop and maintain standard costing systems, including variance analysis for manufacturing operations</li><li>Oversee inventory accounting, including WIP, raw materials, and finished goods within a regulated manufacturing environment</li><li>Drive preparation of internal and external financial statements in accordance with GAAP</li><li>Support FP&A by partnering on budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning</li><li>Implement and maintain strong internal controls aligned with SOX or government compliance expectations</li><li>Collaborate with supply chain and operations on cost control, margin analysis, and efficiency initiatives</li><li>Lead and develop accounting team; establish best practices and continuous improvement initiatives</li><li>Support ERP system optimization (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Deltek, or similar systems commonly used in defense manufacturing)</li><li>Ensure proper accounting treatment for government-funded R&D, capital projects, and indirect rate structures</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Preferred Qualifications</p><ul><li>Experience working in a mid-to-large defense contractor environment</li><li>Exposure to ITAR/EAR compliance considerations</li><li>Experience supporting or leading ERP implementations or system upgrades</li><li>MBA or advanced degree</li></ul><p>Key Competencies</p><ul><li>Strong technical accounting and regulatory expertise</li><li>High attention to detail and commitment to compliance</li><li>Ability to operate in a highly regulated, audit-intensive environment</li><li>Excellent communication skills, particularly with executive leadership and auditors</li><li>Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability</li><li>Ability to partner cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and program management</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Internal Audit Manager/Director to lead a comprehensive internal audit function for a manufacturing organization. This role will shape risk-based audit planning, strengthen governance practices, and provide senior leadership with clear insight into control effectiveness across the business. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in corporate internal audit, strong business judgment, and the ability to communicate findings and recommendations with confidence to executive stakeholders and the Audit Committee.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the design and execution of the organization’s internal audit strategy, ensuring alignment with operational priorities, financial controls, and enterprise risk considerations.<br>• Develop and manage the annual internal audit plan using a risk-based approach, adjusting priorities as business conditions and emerging issues evolve.<br>• Oversee end-to-end audit engagements, including scoping, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up activities to confirm timely resolution of identified issues.<br>• Present audit results, control observations, and remediation progress to executive leadership and the Audit Committee in a clear and actionable manner.<br>• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance practices, and compliance processes across corporate and operational functions.<br>• Partner with business leaders to recommend practical improvements that reduce risk, enhance accountability, and support stronger process performance.<br>• Supervise and mentor audit team members while promoting consistent methodologies, thorough standards, and high-quality deliverables.<br>• Monitor management action plans and verify that corrective measures are implemented effectively and sustained over time.
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations for our service organization in Southfield, Michigan. This role will oversee close activities, maintain the integrity of the general ledger, and support accurate financial reporting across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a hands-on approach to reconciliations and journal entries, and the ability to coordinate effectively through audit and payroll-related processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the monthly close cycle, ensuring deadlines are met and financial results are recorded accurately.<br>• Oversee general ledger activity and review account balances to maintain complete and reliable financial records.<br>• Prepare and approve journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation and accounting treatment.<br>• Perform detailed account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Partner with internal and external auditors by organizing schedules, responding to requests, and supporting financial statement audit activities.<br>• Review financial data and reporting outputs to help ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Supervise day-to-day accounting operations and provide guidance to staff on processes, priorities, and problem resolution.<br>• Support payroll accounting activities, including coordination with ADP and review of related entries and reconciliations.
<p>Bill Watts at Robert Half is partnering with a growing commercial real estate company who is seeking a Finance & Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations, financial reporting, and portfolio-level analysis for their portfolio of commercial properties. This role requires a hands-on accounting leader with a strong foundation in public accounting and experience supporting real estate or property management operations. The ideal candidate will bring technical accounting expertise, process discipline, and the ability to partner with operations and leadership to drive financial performance across the property portfolio.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Oversee all aspects of day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and month-end close</li><li>Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP</li><li>Manage accounting for a portfolio of commercial properties, including tenant billings, CAM reconciliations, and lease accounting (ASC 842)</li><li>Lead the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness</li><li>Coordinate and manage external audits, tax filings, and compliance requirements</li><li>Develop and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures</li><li>Partner with asset management and property operations teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis</li><li>Analyze property-level financial performance, including NOI, cash flow, and operating metrics</li><li>Support lender reporting requirements and investor reporting as needed</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and reporting capabilities</li><li>Mentor and develop accounting staff as the team grows</li></ul><p>Preferred Experience</p><ul><li>Experience working with commercial property portfolios (office, retail, industrial, or mixed-use)</li><li>Background supporting audits, tax compliance, and investor reporting</li><li>Exposure to job costing, capital projects, and development accounting</li><li>ERP system implementation or process improvement initiatives</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee technical and operational accounting for warranty and service-related programs. The Commercial Accounting Manager is well suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can translate complex accounting guidance into practical processes, support cross-functional decision-making, and strengthen financial governance in a growing environment. The role will work closely with business partners across finance, operations, legal, sales, engineering, and planning to ensure accounting conclusions are accurate, timely, and scalable.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead accounting oversight for warranty and service obligations, ensuring treatment aligns with applicable accounting guidance and internal policy standards.</p><p>• Partner with teams across sales, operations, legal, engineering, and FP&A to assess how program structures, service commitments, and contract terms affect financial reporting.</p><p>• Build and maintain methodologies for warranty reserves, including key assumptions, estimate models, roll-forwards, reconciliations, and management review procedures.</p><p>• Review upcoming products, services, and operational changes to identify accounting considerations early and reduce reporting risk before launch.</p><p>• Prepare and evaluate periodic accruals, adjustments, and financial statement disclosures related to warranty and service activities.</p><p>• Act as the primary accounting contact for audit matters tied to warranty and contingent liability topics, including technical documentation and support for external reviews.</p><p>• Establish scalable workflows, controls, and standard operating procedures that improve compliance, reporting quality, and readiness for a high-growth environment.</p><p>• Work with FP&A to support forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis for warranty and service costs, helping leadership understand financial trends and risks.</p><p>• Coach and develop accounting team members while promoting accountability, technical rigor, and continuous process improvement.</p><p>• Drive enhancements in NetSuite or comparable ERP tools to improve data integrity, reporting visibility, and operational insight.</p>