<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>
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Plant Controller to join our team in Wayne, Michigan. In this role, you will provide essential financial leadership and analysis to support operational decisions and strategic initiatives at the plant level. The ideal candidate will oversee all aspects of accounting and financial management, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Act as a trusted financial advisor to the Plant Manager and leadership team, offering insights to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.<br>• Analyze plant financial performance, develop key performance indicators, and provide variance explanations against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.<br>• Manage plant accounting functions, including month-end close processes, cost accounting, inventory valuation, and reconciliations.<br>• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in alignment with company policies and accounting standards.<br>• Oversee the preparation of tax-related schedules and filings, including federal and state taxes, property taxes, and other local levies.<br>• Lead the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, collaborating with operations to align financial plans with production goals.<br>• Monitor cost control measures, analyze variances, and provide detailed insights to optimize efficiency and reduce waste.<br>• Support decision-making processes by conducting make-versus-buy analyses, pricing evaluations, and margin assessments.<br>• Participate in operational reviews and management meetings to ensure alignment of financial and operational objectives.<br>• Supervise and mentor the plant finance and accounting team, driving a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
<p>Our client is seeking an experienced Controller Consultant with a strong background in financial close processes, SOX Compliance and control testing for a long-term engagement in Troy, Michigan. This interim position is critical in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust internal controls, and supporting remediation efforts within a dynamic environment where processes and systems are evolving.</p><p><br></p><p>The day-to-day responsibilities include:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Perform control testing and remediation to meet compliance requirements.</li><li>Develop and refine internal controls in real-time as processes evolve.</li><li>Adjust controls based on testing results and ensure documentation is up to date.</li><li>Identify inefficiencies and propose actionable solutions to optimize operational workflows.</li><li>Collaborate with various departments to ensure alignment on financial procedures and goals.</li><li>Work within a homegrown financial system while supporting enhancements.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve efficiency.</li><li>Support a 3-day financial close process</li><li>Ensure controls are sustainable and repeatable</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Non-Profit Fractional Controller Consultant to join our team in Detroit, Michigan for a long-term engagement. You will play a key part in overseeing financial operations, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and supporting senior management with critical financial insights. This position requires a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who is well-versed in accounting practices and can manage a variety of financial functions independently.</p><p><br></p><p>The day-to-day responsibilities include: </p><p><br></p><p>• Prepare and manage day-to-day invoicing activities and ensure accurate reconciliation of accounts.</p><p>• Generate and present detailed financial and budget reports during board and committee meetings.</p><p>• Oversee and execute all aspects of the month-end closing process, ensuring timely and accurate results.</p><p>• Develop and maintain budgets and forecasts to support organizational financial planning.</p><p>• Handle accounting functions related to government grants, ensuring compliance and accuracy.</p><p>• Collaborate with leadership to provide financial data and analysis needed for decision-making.</p><p>• Ensure proper documentation and reporting for audits and regulatory compliance.</p><p>• Identify and implement improvements in accounting processes to enhance efficiency.</p><p>• Monitor financial performance and recommend adjustments to achieve organizational goals.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our team in Livonia, Michigan. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Corporate Controller and senior leadership to manage essential accounting operations, ensure compliance, and uphold robust internal controls. This position is ideal for someone with a strong attention to detail, a background in financial reporting, and process improvement who thrives in a dynamic environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and oversee month-end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.<br>• Manage general ledger operations and maintain data integrity across accounting systems.<br>• Prepare and review financial statements in alignment with regulatory and company standards.<br>• Support audit processes by coordinating with external auditors and facilitating documentation.<br>• Develop and implement improvements to accounting practices and internal controls.<br>• Collaborate with leadership on financial analyses and strategy development.<br>• Monitor compliance with tax regulations and reporting requirements.<br>• Assist in managing accounting aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including integration processes.<br>• Provide mentorship and guidance to accounting staff to foster growth and development.<br>• Contribute to the identification and execution of operational efficiencies within the finance function.
<p>Our trusted client is seeking a Spanish Speaking Accounting Manager / Controller Consultant for a long-term engagement. This long-term contract position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to financial operations and reporting within a dynamic service industry environment. This onsite position is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. </p><p><br></p><p>The day-to-day responsibilities include: </p><p><br></p><ul><li>Day to day management of Latin America accounting team </li><li> Prepare accurate monthly financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and equity roll forwards.</li><li>Coordinate and manage the financial reporting aspects of external audits to ensure timely completion.</li><li>Conduct in-depth financial research to analyze and interpret new accounting and reporting standards, providing detailed memoranda on findings.</li><li>Experience supporting or integrating global accounting processes across regions</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations and ensure accurate financial processes for a client in the metro Detroit area.</p><p><br></p><p>Duties include:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Daily transactional responsibilities, including vendor invoices, raising sales invoices, matching bank receipts, updating operational schedules for invoicing status of projects and bank reconciliations</li><li>AR management, monitoring the debtors ledger and chasing payments, resolving customer invoicing queries, dealing with customer exemption certificates, customer onboarding including credit checks</li><li>Support Quickbooks inventory control including BOMs, pricing and inventory movements</li><li>Management of the accounting email inbox, dealing with customer, supplier and colleague queries in a timely manner</li><li>Quickbooks management, including supplier set-ups and template management</li><li>Reconciliation of credit card and staff expenses, ensuring relevant approvals are received and expenditure is accurately allocated to GL codes and cost centres</li><li>AP management, including initiating payment runs, sending remittances to suppliers, resolving supplier invoicing queries</li><li>Inventory accounting management, liaising with purchasing and operations to resolve inventory issues, inventory item set-up, review of inventory carrying amount and freight costs</li><li>Liaising with operations to own inventory quantity and valuation accuracy, improving operational processes to maintain accuracy</li><li>Ownership of sales tax and income tax processes, liaising with our external advisors</li><li>Assisting the UK-based team with the month end process, including accruals and prepayments, depreciation journals, intercompany reconciliations, goods-in-transit, revenue recognition and balance sheet reconciliation</li><li>Supporting the Management Accountant with variance commentary, utilizing your detailed awareness of transactions during the month</li><li>Identifying savings and cost efficiencies across the business</li><li>Assisting with the year-end processes, including auditor, tax and accounts queries</li><li>Ownership of company compliance across business registration, taxation and regulatory filings</li></ul>
<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 trusted client is seeking an experienced Vice President of Finance Consultant for a long-term engagement. In this on-site position located in Troy, MI you will oversee the financial operations and strategy of the organization. The ideal candidate will bring leadership expertise and a deep understanding of financial processes to ensure the company’s fiscal health and compliance with industry standards.</p><p><br></p><p>The day-to-day responsibilities will include:</p><p><br></p><p>• Lead the development and implementation of annual budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.</p><p>• Manage and oversee financial reporting to maintain transparency and accuracy in all financial data.</p><p>• Develop and monitor cash flow forecasts to ensure the company remains financially stable.</p><p>• Analyze financial statements to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.</p><p>• Utilize SAP HANA for financial management and reporting to streamline processes.</p><p>• Provide strategic leadership to the finance team, including the Controller, Assistant Controller, and Analyst.</p><p>• Collaborate with management to align financial strategies with business objectives.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with IFRS and other relevant accounting standards.</p><p>• Support manufacturing-related financial activities and processes as needed.</p>
