We are looking for an experienced Director of Finance to lead the organization’s financial strategy and daily accounting operations in Detroit, Michigan. This role will guide reporting, budgeting, compliance, and cash management activities while providing senior leadership with insight that supports informed decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical finance expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to build effective processes, controls, and teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the finance and accounting function, setting direction for day-to-day operations and aligning financial practices with organizational priorities.<br>• Oversee the accuracy of the general ledger, reconciliations, and period-end close activities, ensuring timely delivery of reliable financial statements and management reports.<br>• Manage billing, collections, cash application, receivables monitoring, and grant funding tracking to maintain healthy cash flow and strong revenue controls.<br>• Direct the development of annual operating and grant budgets, monitor performance against plan, and provide forecasting and financial guidance throughout the year.<br>• Administer the financial aspects of grants and contracts, including budget oversight, reporting, compliance review, and ongoing fiscal monitoring.<br>• Ensure completion of tax filings and regulatory reporting requirements while maintaining adherence to applicable federal, state, and local standards.<br>• Coordinate annual audits, including Single Audits and other required reviews, by preparing documentation, responding to auditor requests, and supporting corrective follow-up when needed.<br>• Supervise treasury activities, banking relationships, liquidity planning, risk management, insurance review, and the strengthening of internal controls, record retention, and finance policies.<br>• Deliver financial analysis, presentations, and recommendations that support strategic planning, operational decisions, special projects, and effective resource allocation.<br>• Develop and mentor finance staff while promoting accountability, focused growth, and broader financial understanding across the organization.
<p>Our Robert Half client is a growing, publicly traded company seeking a Manager of Accounting & External Reporting. Join a collaborative team where your ideas and contributions are valued. The company offers exposure to leaders across the business, opportunities to rotate into other finance roles, and advancement based on merit and results.</p><p>In this visible corporate finance position, you will help deliver accurate external reporting while building relationships with finance partners throughout the organization. You will work on SEC filings, complex accounting matters and initiatives that improve how financial information is prepared and communicated.</p><p><strong>What you’ll do</strong></p><ul><li>Take a leading role in quarterly and annual SEC reporting, including financial statements, footnote disclosures and supporting schedules.</li><li>Coordinate close and consolidation activities; review general ledger accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and financial results for accuracy and consistency.</li><li>Manage stock compensation accounting, related journal entries and disclosures. Partner with HR, payroll and tax to coordinate reporting and resolve questions.</li><li>Research technical accounting issues and provide guidance to colleagues in finance and operations.</li><li>Review key internal controls, help address accounting and reporting issues, and respond to external auditor requests.</li><li>Collaborate with finance teams across the business to understand operations, strengthen reporting and improve processes.</li><li>Support employee benefit plan financial statements and projects that enhance reporting tools, data quality and workflows.</li></ul><p>For immediate and confidential consideration, or if you have questions, please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131.</p>
<p><strong>Position:</strong> Controller</p><p><strong>Reports To:</strong> Chief Financial Officer (CFO)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Detroit, MI</p><p><strong>Minimum Experience:</strong> 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p><p>Our client, a manufacturer of premium, high-end products, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Controller to join their leadership team. This position plays a critical role in overseeing accounting operations, driving process improvements, and ensuring compliance and accuracy across all financial activities. The Controller will report directly to the CFO and partner with leadership across the organization to deliver strategic financial insights that support growth and operational excellence.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Day-to-Day:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee accounting operations including AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger management.</li><li>Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of all financial transactions.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals across multiple business lines.</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with leadership to deliver financial insights and drive process enhancements.</li></ul><p><strong>Month-End:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage month-end close, including reconciliations and preparation of accurate financial statements.</li><li>Analyze variances and deliver clear commentary to leadership.</li><li>Monitor cash flow and working capital performance.</li></ul><p><strong>Year-End:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the annual close process and external audit coordination.</li><li>Oversee tax preparation and compliance through third-party providers.</li><li>Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles.</li></ul><p>If you have questions or would like more information please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131. For immediate and confidential please apply today.</p>