We are looking for a detail-oriented finance specialist who can lead planning, analysis, and reporting efforts while helping the organization strengthen its financial decision-making. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys turning complex data into clear business insights, building reliable reporting processes, and supporting leadership with forward-looking analysis. The position offers an opportunity to shape budgeting and forecasting practices, improve financial visibility through dashboards and automation, and grow into a broader leadership capacity over time.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial review activities to provide leadership with accurate and timely performance insights.<br>• Develop financial models and analytical tools that support strategic decisions related to operations, growth opportunities, and overall business performance.<br>• Produce management reports, variance analysis, and presentation materials that explain key trends, risks, and opportunities in a clear and actionable way.<br>• Create more efficient and automated financial statement and reporting processes, reducing reliance on manual spreadsheets where possible.<br>• Oversee administration and effective use of financial systems and reporting tools, including dashboard development and data visualization support in Power BI.<br>• Support planning and analysis tied to capital needs, debt activity, labor performance, and other core financial metrics.<br>• Partner with accounting and operational stakeholders to improve the accuracy, consistency, and usefulness of financial data across the organization.<br>• Contribute financial analysis for transactions and organizational changes such as acquisitions, divestitures, and management agreement evaluations.<br>• Help implement and optimize budgeting technology to strengthen planning capabilities and reporting effectiveness.
We are looking for an experienced finance leader to join a fast-growing residential construction business on a long-term contract basis. This role will partner closely with senior leadership to strengthen financial visibility, improve planning discipline, and guide decision-making in a complex, high-growth environment. The ideal candidate brings strong business judgment, executive presence, and the ability to assess current operations, develop practical recommendations, and help the organization move forward with confidence.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities to support rapid business growth and changing revenue targets.<br>• Oversee month-end close, financial reporting, and cash flow analysis to provide leadership with timely and accurate insight.<br>• Evaluate job costing practices across construction projects and improve financial tracking to support margin management and operational decision-making.<br>• Advise executive stakeholders on banking, insurance, and other key business partnerships that affect financial performance.<br>• Coach and develop the accounting team, including finance staff responsible for controllership, general accounting, payroll coordination, payables, receivables, and expense oversight.<br>• Review current financial processes and systems, identify control gaps or inefficiencies, and present clear recommendations for improvement.<br>• Partner with leadership to create practical business plans and financial strategies that balance urgency, stability, and organizational readiness.<br>• Support ongoing enhancements to accounting and job costing tools as the company aligns systems more closely with operational needs.<br>• Deliver clear analyses and recommendations that can be communicated effectively to executives in a sensitive environment.
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to lead the financial operations of a growing manufacturer of injection molding equipment in Jenison, Michigan. This role oversees core accounting activities while supporting business performance through accurate reporting, cost analysis, and financial planning. The ideal candidate brings strong ownership, sound judgment, and the ability to manage both day-to-day accounting tasks and broader operational finance responsibilities in a multi-site environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly and annual close processes, ensuring financial records are accurate, timely, and aligned with reporting requirements.<br>• Prepare and review financial statements, budgets, and variance analyses to provide leadership with clear insight into business performance.<br>• Manage general accounting activities, including general ledger oversight, balance sheet reconciliations, and actual cost tracking.<br>• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and customer account setup while maintaining strong internal financial controls.<br>• Support inventory, purchasing, and other operational accounting needs as business demands require.<br>• Maintain banking relationships and coordinate matters related to credit facilities, including lines of credit and letters of credit.<br>• Contribute to decisions involving employee benefits, insurance programs, and retirement plan administration.<br>• Monitor credit-related activities and help evaluate customer creditworthiness to support sound financial risk management.
<p><strong>Hybrid Opportunity - Local Candidates Only</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic finance leader to take ownership of inventory valuation, cost standards, and financial reporting in support of manufacturing and supply chain operations. This is a high-impact opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who excels in building cross-functional relationships, leading teams, and driving process improvements that enhance visibility, accuracy, and operational performance.</p><p>If you're looking to present this role to strong candidates, this position offers the chance to step into a leadership role with meaningful influence across operations, finance, and supply chain while helping shape reporting, costing processes, and overall business decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Drive automation of operational finance reporting, including development of dashboards for accurate, real-time visibility into key metrics.</li><li>Prepare clear financial summaries and present results to supply chain and operations leadership.</li><li>Analyze financial results and provide actionable insights to business partners.</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with operations, warehousing, materials, and purchasing teams to identify, implement, and measure cost-saving initiatives.</li><li>Lead the cost accounting team across all related functions supporting business performance objectives.</li><li>Delegate work, establish performance metrics, and guide the team toward achieving goals.</li><li>Coach, mentor, and develop team members.</li><li>Evaluate departmental processes and implement improvements to increase efficiency, optimize resources, and maintain accuracy.</li><li>Provide financial visibility and performance analysis for manufacturing operations, aligning with business partners to improve results.</li><li>Prepare budgets, review budget submissions, and support budget presentations.</li><li>Assist manufacturing leadership with capital expenditure proposals.</li><li>Investigate and report significant weekly variances, working with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and implement solutions.</li><li>Oversee financial reporting for supply chain operations, including design, execution, and maintenance of inventory valuation processes across multiple entities.</li><li>Establish and review cost elements including material, labor, overhead, perpetual inventory, and inventory reserves.</li><li>Partner with domestic and international teams to ensure accurate material costing and monitor and forecast purchase price variances.</li><li>Develop and implement regular reviews of bills of materials, routings, and other cost components to ensure costing accuracy.</li><li>Establish and maintain reliable processes for allocating overhead across cost centers.</li><li>Coordinate periodic and year-end inventory counts with inventory control teams and support audit readiness.</li><li>Own the financial close process for inventory, cost of goods sold, freight, and distribution costs, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and account analysis.</li><li>Support interim and annual audit activities by preparing and coordinating required financial information.</li><li>Handle all information with a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide the financial direction of a growing residential construction organization. This position combines strategic oversight with day-to-day leadership across planning, reporting, cash management, and operational analysis. The Director of Finance will work closely with executive and field leadership to strengthen profitability, improve visibility into project performance, and support disciplined business growth.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the company’s finance and accounting activities, including close processes, ledger accuracy, management reporting, forecasting, and annual planning.<br>• Produce timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements, along with analysis that highlights trends, risks, and opportunities.<br>• Oversee project-based financial tracking such as job costing, revenue recognition, backlog reporting, and gross margin performance across residential construction work.<br>• Collaborate with leaders in operations, purchasing, and executive management to assess project results, monitor spending patterns, and improve financial outcomes.<br>• Manage cash planning, working capital priorities, and banking relationships to ensure the business is well positioned for ongoing operations and expansion.<br>• Strengthen financial governance by maintaining effective internal controls, consistent accounting practices, and reliable reporting procedures.<br>• Lead audit preparation, support tax and lender reporting requirements, and help ensure compliance with applicable financial standards and regulations.<br>• Build models and scenario analyses that inform strategic decisions, operational improvements, and long-range planning.<br>• Coach and develop finance team members while setting clear expectations and promoting accountability across the function.