<p>Ready to make a meaningful impact in accounting operations? We’re excited to partner with a dynamic organization seeking an experienced professional to join their team and lead vital accounting processes! This is your chance to step into a hands-on role where your financial acumen, leadership, and commitment to accuracy will shine every day.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate inquiries, please contact Katie Ruger at 616-600-8734.</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Do:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Take charge of the full accounts receivable and payables process—your oversight ensures nothing falls through the cracks!</li><li>Prepare critical accruals and seamlessly tie them back to the general ledger.</li><li>Dive into payroll reporting using EPICOR, bringing precision to every pay cycle.</li><li>Analyze invoice and expense reports, recording key entries that fuel business insights.</li><li>Keep accounting ledgers in top shape by verifying and posting vital transactions.</li><li>Reconcile vendor accounts and monthly statements, ensuring strong vendor partnerships.</li><li>Calculate sales taxes from paid invoices and keep reporting timely and compliant.</li><li>Manage accounts payable records and document prep, following top-notch retention policies.</li><li>Champion data confidentiality to protect organizational value every step of the way.</li><li>Deliver monthly job cost reports for sharp financial visibility.</li><li>Report daily on orders, shipments, and backlog activities—helping teams stay ahead.</li><li>Lead credit analysis and reporting to support thoughtful business decisions.</li><li>Generate financial statements for month, quarter, and year-end, detailing paid/unpaid invoices and all AR activities.</li><li>Support annual audits with precisely prepared data.</li><li>Supply the corporate finance team with essential insights and reports.</li><li>Maintain and enhance gross margin reports for continued profitability.</li><li>Identify, present, and spark improvements within EPICOR and accounting processes.</li><li>Coach and empower the current team—developing talent and encouraging growth.</li><li>Be the trusted backup for both AP and AR functions.</li><li>Stay current in the field by pursuing educational opportunities.</li><li>And much more—the opportunity to make a difference is endless!</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>I’m partnering with a growing, mid-size business that is intentionally <strong>elevating its accounting & finance function</strong> and is ready to bring in a Controller who thrives in transformation.</p><p>This is not a “keep the lights on” role. The Controller will play a critical role in modernizing the accounting operation—<strong>driving automation, improving processes, strengthening controls, and helping scale the function</strong> to support continued growth. You’ll work closely with executive leadership and have real influence over how the finance organization is built for the future.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What makes this Controller role compelling:</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to lead <strong>automation and accounting process improvement</strong> initiatives</li><li>Hands-on role with visibility and impact across the business</li><li>Environment that values continuous improvement, better data, and smarter systems</li><li>A platform for a Controller who enjoys building structure, not inheriting it</li></ul><p><strong>Ideal background:</strong></p><ul><li>Sr Accountant or Accounting Manager ready for the next step</li><li>Strong technical accounting foundation with a process-improvement mindset</li><li>Experience implementing or enhancing ERP systems, automation tools, or workflows</li><li>Comfortable operating in a growing, evolving organization</li></ul><p>If you’re a finance leader who gets excited about <strong>creating efficiencies, improving accuracy, and building scalable systems</strong>, this is a rare chance to step into a role where your work will truly shape the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054</p>
<p>The Director of Financial Reporting is a senior leadership position responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and strategic value of consolidated and divisional financial results. This leader manages all aspects of financial reporting, oversees global tax strategy, intercompany pricing, audit coordination, and ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP.</p><p>Additionally, this role is an integral part of the organization’s digital transformation journey—advancing automation, elevating data quality, driving Oracle Fusion adoption, and strengthening analytics across Finance and Operations.</p><p>This position leads General Accounting and Tax teams, promotes continuous improvement, and partners closely with executive leadership to deliver insights that support profitability, operational rigor, and long-term tax efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><em>Financial Reporting & Accounting Leadership</em></p><ul><li>Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes focusing on speed, accuracy, and automation.</li><li>Manage the preparation of consolidated financial statements and divisional reporting packages, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.</li><li>Maintain the global chart of accounts, financial reporting structure, and data governance standards.</li></ul><p><em>Tax Strategy & Compliance</em></p><ul><li>Develop and lead global tax strategy, including planning, provisioning, compliance, and optimizing transfer pricing and intercompany agreements.</li><li>Manage tax audits and examinations, mitigate tax risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards in the U.S. and internationally.</li></ul><p><em>Forecasting, Budgeting & Analytics</em></p><ul><li>Direct budgeting, forecasting, and analytics, providing actionable insights on financial trends, tax impacts, and key operational metrics.</li></ul><p><em>Digital Transformation & Systems Leadership</em></p><ul><li>Lead ERP enhancements (Oracle Fusion) and the adoption of automation technologies (e.g., RPA, AI) to improve reporting, dashboards, and workflow efficiencies.</li></ul><p><em>Internal Controls & Risk Management</em></p><ul><li>Maintain strong internal controls, including documentation, testing, remediation, and proactive risk mitigation.</li></ul><p><em>Cross-Functional Leadership & Team Development</em></p><ul><li>Represent Finance in enterprise-wide initiatives, working closely with Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, and IT to drive profitability, tax efficiency, and process consistency.</li><li>Lead and develop an accounting team, focusing on professional growth, succession planning, and continuous improvement.</li></ul>
