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.
<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 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.
We are looking for an experienced finance leader to oversee financial strategy, reporting, and operational accounting for a manufacturing organization in Fraser, Michigan. This role will guide budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and internal controls while supporting sound business decisions across departments. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sharp analytical judgment, and a hands-on approach to improving financial and administrative processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead companywide budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities, providing clear visibility into performance across departments and functions.<br>• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery to leadership.<br>• Direct the month-end close process, including balance sheet reconciliations, statement consolidation, and analysis of key financial results.<br>• Strengthen standard costing practices by maintaining accurate product cost data and supporting margin, inventory, and bill of materials analysis.<br>• Establish and refine internal controls, accounting procedures, and reporting workflows to improve efficiency, consistency, and compliance.<br>• Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and core administrative HR activities to ensure dependable day-to-day execution.<br>• Partner with operations on purchasing and inventory management, using financial insight to support cost control and performance improvement.<br>• Develop and monitor key performance indicators and financial reporting packages that help leaders measure results and act on trends.<br>• Evaluate accounting systems and current processes, recommending and implementing improvements that enhance productivity and financial accuracy.<br>• Serve as a primary financial liaison with external partners, including auditors and other third-party stakeholders, on behalf of the company.
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a busy organization in Brighton, Michigan. This role is responsible for managing payroll details with precision, maintaining compliance with wage and tax requirements, and partnering with accounting, operations, and HR to resolve discrepancies. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with care while meeting recurring deadlines.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer weekly payroll processing and any supplemental payroll runs, confirming time worked, pay calculations, overtime, leave balances, deductions, and other adjustments before final submission.<br>• Gather and validate paper and electronic time records from field and office teams, following up with supervisors and project leadership to resolve missing or inconsistent entries.<br>• Assign payroll hours and related labor expenses correctly across employees, jobs, departments, cost codes, and direct or indirect accounts to support accurate reporting.<br>• Maintain union-related payroll information, including wage classifications, negotiated rates, fringe amounts, and required remittance documentation, while ensuring alignment with payroll records.<br>• Prepare certified payroll and prevailing wage documentation for qualifying projects, including support for classification details and fringe benefit reporting.<br>• Update and safeguard employee payroll data such as tax elections, direct deposit details, garnishments, benefit deductions, and approved compensation changes.<br>• Reconcile payroll registers, labor allocations, benefit withholdings, and general ledger activity, researching and correcting exceptions in a timely manner.<br>• Support payroll tax coordination, quarter-end and year-end balancing, W-2 preparation, agency correspondence, and employee status changes in collaboration with HR, the Controller, and external payroll partners.<br>• Respond to employee payroll questions professionally, maintain confidentiality, and produce recurring payroll, overtime, labor cost, and audit support reports as needed.
<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>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager Contractor to support an engagement in Davisburg, Michigan. This role is ideal for a hands-on accountant who can dive into the general ledger, assess the accuracy of financial data, and strengthen reporting practices through careful analysis. The selected candidate will review key account balances, resolve discrepancies, and help improve the processes and controls that support reliable financial reporting. This is a Contract position. <strong>This role requires onsite attendance in Davisburg, MI one day per week.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>The day-to-day responsibilities include:</p><p><br></p><p>• Examine balance sheet and income statement activity to confirm accuracy and identify inconsistencies requiring follow-up.</p><p>• Work directly within QuickBooks Online to analyze general ledger transactions, trace account activity, and resolve problem areas.</p><p>• Perform detailed account reconciliations and prepare adjusting journal entries to correct accounting issues.</p><p>• Support month-end close activities by validating balances, reviewing financial results, and ensuring records are complete.</p><p>• Investigate the root causes of accounting errors and recommend practical steps to reduce future discrepancies.</p><p>• Evaluate existing accounting workflows and strengthen internal controls that improve the quality of financial reporting.</p><p>• Partner with stakeholders to explain findings, document corrections, and maintain clear accounting support schedules.</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.
We are looking for an FP& A Manager to support financial planning activities for a transport organization in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist who can translate changing business conditions into reliable forecasts, practical models, and clear recommendations. The role works closely with operational leaders to evaluate performance, assess future scenarios, and maintain visibility into cash needs and financial outlook.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with leaders across business units each month to gather updated assumptions and develop forward-looking financial projections for the remainder of the year.<br>• Review actual results against plan and forecast, investigate key drivers of variance, and explain findings to support decision-making.<br>• Maintain forecasting tools and planning systems by entering revised projections and refreshing cash runway and broader financial outlook data.<br>• Build flexible financial models to evaluate cash usage, revenue possibilities, and the impact of emerging commercial opportunities.<br>• Conduct ad hoc analysis with limited initial information, including scenario modeling for potential new sites or business initiatives.<br>• Prepare clear financial summaries and insights that help stakeholders understand risks, trends, and performance expectations.<br>• Support budgeting and ongoing planning activities by improving assumptions, testing scenarios, and refining forecast accuracy.<br>• Contribute to finance operations within a lean team environment, bringing sound judgment on topics such as leases, debt, and overall funding considerations.
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager to lead day-to-day payables operations for a busy organization in Taylor, Michigan. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who combines hands-on processing expertise with strong team leadership and a process-focused mindset. The person in this role will oversee end-to-end accounts payable activities, support accurate and timely month-end work, and help strengthen controls, reporting, and vendor relationships.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the complete accounts payable workflow from invoice intake through coding, approvals, and final payment to ensure timely and accurate processing.<br>• Manage a large volume of expense invoices tied to transportation and operating costs, including fuel, repairs, maintenance, tolls, permits, and insurance charges.<br>• Oversee payment activity across multiple methods such as check disbursements, ACH transactions, wire transfers, and virtual card payments.<br>• Review account coding for accuracy and enforce adherence to internal policies, approval requirements, and financial controls.<br>• Maintain vendor master data, including tax forms, banking details, and onboarding documentation for new suppliers.<br>• Investigate and resolve supplier questions, payment discrepancies, and account balance issues while completing reconciliations as needed.<br>• Provide guidance and daily oversight to accounts payable staff while remaining actively involved in processing and issue resolution.<br>• Lead month-end payable close tasks, including accrual support, aging analysis, and reconciliation of subledger balances to the general ledger.<br>• Produce accounts payable reporting on invoice throughput, payment timing, aging trends, and projected cash needs for leadership review.<br>• Assist with audit requests, 1099 preparation, compliance activities, and ongoing improvements that enhance efficiency and automation within AP operations.
<p>We are looking for an Asset Manager to support the full lifecycle of technology assets for an organization in Michigan. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who can bring structure, accountability, and consistency to hardware and software asset practices. The person in this role will help ensure devices and licenses are tracked properly, processes are followed, and end users understand the standards required for asset control.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee technology assets from initial request through deployment, tracking, recovery, and retirement to maintain accurate lifecycle management.</p><p>• Maintain reliable records for laptops, installed software, and related equipment so inventory status and ownership are clearly documented.</p><p>• Enforce asset governance procedures by guiding employees through established request, assignment, and return processes.</p><p>• Use tools such as Intune and Freshservice to support asset discovery, inventory accuracy, service workflows, and reporting.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams to confirm software usage, device allocation, and compliance with company standards across the organization.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, missing asset details, and process gaps to improve overall control of the environment.</p><p>• Assist with evaluating and incorporating asset management tools or system enhancements when needed to strengthen operational visibility.</p><p>• Produce regular updates and reports on asset counts, software tracking, and lifecycle status to support business decisions.</p>