<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>
<p>We are looking for a Corporate Attorney to join a respected legal practice in Detroit, Michigan, supporting clients through sophisticated business and transactional matters. This opportunity is ideal for a lawyer who enjoys guiding organizations through critical deals, offering practical counsel, and working closely with colleagues on complex corporate issues. The role provides meaningful exposure to mergers and acquisitions, governance matters, and other strategic business transactions in a collaborative, high-performing environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Transactional work across a range of corporate matters, including acquisitions, mergers, divestitures, joint ventures, and financing arrangements.</p><p>• Prepare, review, and negotiate detailed agreements and supporting documents related to purchase transactions, company operations, commercial arrangements, and venture structures.</p><p>• Perform comprehensive due diligence to evaluate legal exposure, surface material issues, and help shape effective deal strategies.</p><p>• Advise clients on corporate structure, governance obligations, securities-related considerations, and other legal matters affecting business operations.</p><p>• Partner with attorneys and cross-functional professionals to keep transactions moving efficiently from initial planning through closing.</p><p>• Analyze complex legal questions and recommend practical solutions that align with client objectives and transaction timelines.</p><p>• Monitor changes in applicable laws, regulations, and market developments to support informed client guidance and sound legal strategy.</p>
We are looking for a Contract Controller to support financial leadership for a real estate development organization in Detroit, Michigan. This role will oversee accounting operations, strengthen financial controls, and deliver accurate reporting that supports business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong controllership expertise, hands-on knowledge of real estate finance, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger oversight, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.<br>• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements, management reports, and supporting analyses for leadership review.<br>• Monitor budgets, cash flow, and project-level financial performance across real estate development activities.<br>• Establish and maintain internal controls that promote compliance, accuracy, and consistency in financial reporting.<br>• Coordinate with project teams, external accountants, and other stakeholders to resolve financial issues and improve reporting quality.<br>• Review accounting records and supporting documentation to ensure transactions are recorded properly and in accordance with company policies.<br>• Support audits, tax preparation, and regulatory reporting by organizing schedules and responding to information requests.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and implement more efficient financial processes where needed.
We are looking for a Contract Controller to provide hands-on accounting leadership for a client. This role will oversee core close activities, maintain the integrity of the general ledger, and support accurate financial reporting in a service-oriented accounting environment. The position is well suited for someone who is detail oriented and can guide day-to-day accounting operations while reviewing team output and ensuring timely completion of key deliverables.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly close process and keep reporting timelines on track through effective coordination of accounting activities.<br>• Review account analyses and reconciliations to confirm accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and support a clean close.<br>• Oversee bank reconciliations and monitor cash-related entries to maintain reliable financial records.<br>• Approve daily accounting transactions and journal entries in alignment with internal controls and established policies.<br>• Maintain oversight of the general ledger, ensuring balances are properly recorded and supported.<br>• Assist with preparation and review of financial reports for leadership and other stakeholders.<br>• Provide direction to accounting staff by reviewing work, offering guidance, and promoting high-quality execution.<br>• Apply sound accounting judgment within a business environment that may involve commissions, industry-specific terminology, and insurance-related transactions.
<p><strong>Confidential Search Corporate Controller| Professional Services</strong></p><p>Our Robert Half client, a professional services organization, is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead its accounting and financial reporting activities. This hands-on financial leader will support the CEO and executive leadership team with financial insights, reporting and analysis to guide business decisions.</p><p>The ideal candidate is a CPA with strong accounting leadership experience who also enjoys financial modeling, analyzing business performance and supporting strategic decisions.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>· Lead accounting operations and oversee the month-end and year-end close, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements.</p><p>· Prepare and analyze financial reports, including profit and loss reporting by business segment, and communicate results and trends to executive leadership.</p><p>· Develop advanced financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis and business planning.</p><p>· Partner with practice group leaders to monitor work in progress (WIP), engagement performance and opportunities to improve profitability.</p><p>· Support the evaluation of pricing strategies, project margins and financial performance across service lines.</p><p>· Manage cash flow forecasting and assist with working capital planning and banking relationships.</p><p>· Maintain effective accounting processes, internal controls and financial reporting practices.</p><p>· Lead and develop accounting team members and identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting.</p><p>· Support the CEO and executive leadership with financial analysis and special projects, including potential acquisitions and due diligence.</p><p><strong>For consideration, please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131 or apply directly today.</strong></p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations for a mission-driven organization in Detroit, Michigan. This position will oversee daily financial activities, support accurate and timely reporting, and help ensure compliance across grant-funded and nonprofit accounting functions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on leadership experience, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the monthly close process, ensuring financial records are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Manage general ledger activity, including journal entries, reconciliations, and review of account balances.<br>• Oversee grant-related accounting to support proper tracking, reporting, and compliance with funding requirements.<br>• Prepare and review financial information used for internal reporting, budgeting, and external audit support.<br>• Lead nonprofit budgeting activities by monitoring actual results, analyzing variances, and coordinating with stakeholders.<br>• Supervise accounting staff, provide day-to-day guidance, and support the development of a productive team environment.<br>• Partner with internal departments to resolve accounting issues and improve the flow of financial information.<br>• Support audit readiness by maintaining organized documentation and responding to requests related to financial statement reviews.
<p>We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join our client’s team in Auburn Hills, Michigan on a Contract basis. This position oversees a small accounting operations group and plays a central role in receivables, collections, credit oversight, and customer account support in a high-volume environment. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, sound accounting judgment, and the ability to communicate effectively with customers, sales partners, and internal stakeholders to keep orders moving and balances current.</p><p><br></p><p>The day-to-day responsibilities include: </p><p><br></p><p>• Lead and support a team of three professionals responsible for accounts receivable, deduction activity, and customer account coordination.</p><p>• Manage daily collections efforts by contacting customers regarding overdue balances, resolving payment issues, and establishing practical repayment arrangements when needed.</p><p>• Review customer credit exposure, evaluate financial information, and help determine appropriate credit decisions that align with business risk standards.</p><p>• Oversee cash application activities to ensure incoming payments are posted accurately and customer accounts remain up to date.</p><p>• Partner closely with sales and customer-facing teams to address account concerns, remove order holds, and help release delayed shipments tied to credit or payment issues.</p><p>• Monitor deduction and dispute activity, investigate outstanding items, and drive timely resolution with internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>• Support core accounting functions such as account reconciliations, journal entry review, general ledger accuracy, and month-end close activities.</p><p>• Contribute to audit readiness and financial reporting support by maintaining organized documentation and assisting with financial statement audit requirements.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to provide steady financial leadership for a Long-term Contract assignment supporting a higher education organization in Troy, Michigan. This role will oversee core accounting operations, strengthen financial controls, and deliver accurate reporting that supports sound decision-making during a period of leadership change. The position is well suited for a hands-on finance leader who can guide daily activities, maintain compliance deadlines, and help keep budgeting, cash management, and close processes on track.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounting activities, including oversight of cash flow, financial records, and internal controls to support stable finance operations.<br>• Lead the monthly close cycle and ensure financial results are finalized within the required reporting timeline.<br>• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring payments and collections are handled accurately and in accordance with agreed terms.<br>• Review banking activity across institutional accounts, supervise reconciliations, and monitor deposits, withdrawals, and overall cash position.<br>• Coordinate with internal partners to align funding draw schedules, payroll-related expenses, and other cash planning needs.<br>• Manage preparation for the annual audit and support timely completion of required tax filings and related financial documentation.<br>• Produce month-end financial statements and variance analysis to monitor operating performance and compare budget to actual results.<br>• Update and track budget assumptions, including benefit cost changes, while building a consistent monthly budget monitoring process.<br>• Supervise and mentor accounting staff members, providing guidance, prioritization, and day-to-day leadership to the team.<br>• Support finance processes involving systems such as banking platforms and accounting tools, including Blackbaud and related operational applications.
<p>Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its corporate finance team. This highly visible role will support financial reporting, consolidations, cash management, payroll administration, compliance reporting, fixed asset management, and general accounting operations across multiple business entities. The position offers broad exposure to executive leadership and the opportunity to contribute to strategic financial planning and operational improvements.</p>
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.