We are looking for an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to lead strategic budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis for the organization in Plymouth, Michigan. This role will partner closely with business leaders to translate financial data into actionable insights, support decision-making, and strengthen long-term planning. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in financial modeling, corporate planning, and analytical tools, along with the ability to guide complex initiatives such as business evaluations and transaction-related analysis.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the annual budget process, recurring forecasts, and long-range planning activities to support company objectives.<br>• Build and refine financial models that evaluate performance trends, business scenarios, and strategic opportunities.<br>• Analyze operating results and key financial metrics, then present clear recommendations to senior leadership.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop corporate planning assumptions and align financial targets with business priorities.<br>• Manage reporting and planning workflows within Adaptive Insights to improve accuracy, visibility, and efficiency.<br>• Support mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives through financial analysis, valuation input, and scenario assessment.<br>• Prepare executive-level reporting packages that explain variances, risks, and opportunities across the business.<br>• Identify process improvements within FP&A operations and implement more effective planning and analysis practices.
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.
<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>
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>
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 IT Audit Manager to lead technology-focused audit activities for a manufacturing organization. This role is ideal for someone who can evaluate internal controls, strengthen risk management practices, and support compliance efforts across critical systems and processes. The successful candidate will partner with business and technology stakeholders to identify control gaps, recommend practical improvements, and help maintain a strong governance environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and execute IT audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, testing, and reporting for systems, applications, and infrastructure controls.<br>• Assess the design and effectiveness of IT general controls and recommend corrective actions that reduce risk and improve compliance.<br>• Oversee Sarbanes-Oxley related testing activities for technology controls and monitor remediation efforts through completion.<br>• Review access management, change management, backup, recovery, and other key control areas to confirm alignment with internal policies and regulatory expectations.<br>• Partner with cross-functional leaders to communicate audit findings, provide actionable recommendations, and support sustainable process improvements.<br>• Supervise audit documentation and maintain clear workpapers that support conclusions, regulatory reviews, and internal standards.<br>• Guide audit team members who are new to the role by providing direction, feedback, and quality oversight throughout the audit lifecycle.<br>• Contribute to risk assessments and annual audit planning by identifying emerging technology risks and prioritizing high-impact areas for review.
<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>
<p>We are looking for a dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our team in Troy, Michigan. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive financial strategy, optimize operations, and serve as a critical partner to executive leadership in a growing, relationship-focused organization. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise to enhance financial performance and scalability, ensuring long-term success through data-driven decision-making and disciplined execution.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Act as the primary financial advisor to the executive leadership team, providing strategic insights and recommendations.</p><p>• Oversee all accounting operations, ensuring accurate reporting and strong internal controls.</p><p>• Lead the development and implementation of forecasting models, including budgeting and performance analytics.</p><p>• Drive initiatives to improve profitability and optimize margins across the organization.</p><p>• Manage liquidity and capital resources effectively, strengthening relationships with banking and financial institutions.</p><p>• Modernize reporting and analytics systems using tools such as Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI.</p><p>• Prepare comprehensive financial reports and presentations for the board of directors and senior stakeholders.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with organizational goals.</p><p>• Enhance pricing structures and cost management practices to support sustainable growth.</p><p>• Lead and mentor the finance and accounting teams to foster growth and development.</p><p>For consideration on this confidential search, please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131.</p>