We are looking for a Tax Staff team member to join our corporate tax team in Portage, Michigan. This role supports tax reporting and compliance efforts across multiple jurisdictions while helping maintain accurate records and documentation. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in tax accounting, works well with cross-functional teams, and is comfortable managing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and submit federal, state, and local tax filings for corporate and other business entities with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Research tax rules, legislative updates, and filing requirements to support compliance and identify practical tax-saving opportunities.<br>• Maintain organized financial documentation and supporting schedules needed for return preparation, audits, and internal review.<br>• Assist with tax examinations by compiling requested information, preparing analysis, and responding to follow-up questions with guidance from senior staff.<br>• Partner with accounting colleagues to reconcile tax-related balances and ensure consistency between tax records and financial statements.<br>• Use tax and accounting systems to complete assigned work efficiently while suggesting process improvements where appropriate.<br>• Communicate with internal stakeholders and external contacts, when needed, to gather financial data and clarify tax-related items.<br>• Support annual income tax provision activities and contribute to broader corporate tax compliance initiatives as assigned.
<p>Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Controller to lead our accounting and financial reporting functions. This role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, managing the month-end and year-end close processes, and delivering accurate financial insights to support strategic decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong accounting knowledge, a process-improvement mindset, and the ability to partner effectively with senior leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets</li><li>Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements and management reports</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management activities</li><li>Develop and maintain financial controls and accounting procedures</li><li>Coordinate audits and serve as the primary contact for external auditors and tax advisors</li><li>Analyze financial results and provide recommendations to improve performance and profitability</li><li>Support strategic planning and decision-making with accurate financial data and insights</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration email your resume to [email protected]</p>
<p>We’re partnering with a machinery manufacturing company in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area that is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee and shape its financial operations. This leader will drive accounting and finance activities, improve reporting quality and visibility, and provide the financial insight needed to support informed decision-making across the business. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in manufacturing finance, a hands-on management style, and the ability to effectively oversee daily financial operations while contributing to longer-term strategic planning.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Lead all accounting and finance functions, including developing, implementing, and continuously improving financial processes, internal controls, and related systems.</p><p>• Provide accurate budgeting, forecasting, and trend analysis to support leadership in evaluating results and planning for future performance.</p><p>• Support financial planning initiatives by aligning short-term execution with broader business goals.</p><p>• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including consolidated reporting and management-level financial summaries.</p><p>• Oversee the month-end close process, including reconciliation review, result validation, and ensuring the integrity of general ledger data.</p><p>• Enhance and manage job costing and product costing processes within Epicor to strengthen operational and financial reporting.</p><p>• Partner on system and process improvements related to Epicor financial workflows and other automated reporting solutions.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal reporting requirements, while serving as a primary liaison to lenders and external accounting firms.</p><p>• Collaborate with senior leadership and ownership on strategic priorities, while mentoring and developing the accounting and finance team.</p><p>• Manage insurance-related matters, annual financial statement reviews, and coordination with external auditors or review partners.</p>
We are looking for a Controller to lead accounting operations and build reliable financial reporting for a growing logistics business in Byron Center, Michigan. This role is responsible for creating accurate, timely insight across multiple entities while reducing manual work through stronger processes and better financial data flow. The ideal candidate combines deep accounting expertise with a systems-oriented approach and can partner effectively with technical teams to improve how operational transactions are captured and reported. You will play a key role in giving leadership a consistent, trustworthy view of business performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct end-to-end accounting activities for multiple entities, including receivables, payables, revenue recognition, accruals, intercompany activity, and consolidated results.<br>• Establish and manage a structured month-end close process that is documented, repeatable, and continuously improved for greater speed and accuracy.<br>• Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards and coordinate with external advisors on reviews, tax matters, and technical accounting questions.<br>• Produce financial reporting by legal entity and business unit, including profit and loss statements, margin reporting, and logistics-focused operating metrics.<br>• Define finance data requirements for engineering and systems partners so information from operational platforms, banking tools, and payment systems flows accurately into the general ledger.<br>• Strengthen internal controls and reconciliation procedures to identify discrepancies quickly within a high-volume transaction environment.<br>• Provide clear visibility into cash activity and liquidity across the organization’s entities.<br>• Partner with leadership to deliver dependable reporting that supports decision-making on a consistent reporting cadence.
<p>Our client is seeking an experienced and hands-on <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of the <strong>Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys leading transactional accounting teams, improving processes, and ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of the company’s cash inflows and outflows. The Accounting Manager will play a key role in developing staff, strengthening internal controls, and partnering with leadership to improve financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Do</p><ul><li>Provide leadership and oversight for the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop AP and AR team members</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, payments, customer invoices, cash applications, and collections</li><li>Monitor AP and AR aging and work with the team to resolve outstanding issues</li><li>Oversee customer collections and help establish effective processes for managing past-due accounts</li><li>Ensure vendors and suppliers are paid accurately and on time</li><li>Review and improve processes, workflows, and internal controls within the AP and AR functions</li><li>Identify opportunities for automation and increased efficiency</li><li>Assist with month-end close activities, including account reconciliations and accruals</li><li>Review key balance sheet accounts and support the accuracy of financial records</li><li>Partner with operations, purchasing, sales, and other internal departments to resolve billing, payment, and customer account issues</li><li>Develop and monitor key performance metrics for the AP and AR teams</li><li>Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation as needed</li><li>Participate in special projects and other accounting initiatives</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054.</p>