We are looking for a Finance Transformation Manager to join a non-profit organization on a contract basis in Battle Creek, Michigan. This role will lead finance process improvement efforts, strengthen reporting accuracy, and support more efficient financial operations across the organization. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting, along with the ability to drive automation and optimize accounting workflows.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead finance transformation initiatives that improve operational efficiency, strengthen controls, and support timely financial decision-making.<br>• Oversee the cleanup and organization of accounting data to enhance accuracy, consistency, and reporting reliability.<br>• Manage month-end close activities to help ensure financial results are completed on schedule and reflect accurate underlying records.<br>• Develop and refine financial reports, models, and forecasts that provide clear insight into performance and planning needs.<br>• Identify opportunities to automate recurring finance tasks and streamline processes to reduce manual effort and improve productivity.<br>• Support optimization of financial workflows within Dynamics 365 Business Central and related accounting processes.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to align finance improvements with organizational goals and reporting requirements.<br>• Monitor financial performance trends and recommend process enhancements that improve the quality and timeliness of financial information.
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to support day-to-day financial operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Allegan, Michigan. This role is ideal for someone who can oversee core accounting activities with accuracy, maintain organized records across finance and employee administration, and help ensure timely month-end reporting. The position offers a hands-on opportunity to manage accounting processes, payroll coordination, reconciliations, and related operational documentation in a collaborative office environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee end-to-end accounting activities, including payroll support, payables, receivables, and monthly closing tasks.<br>• Administer payroll processing, verify time records and pay adjustments, and help maintain compliance with payroll tax requirements.<br>• Record supplier invoices, issue payments, and investigate account differences to keep vendor balances accurate.<br>• Prepare customer billing, post incoming payments, and monitor past-due accounts to support timely collections.<br>• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations, review transaction coding, and maintain supporting receipt documentation.<br>• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account analyses needed to support an accurate month-end close.<br>• Maintain schedules for balance sheet accounts, prepaid items, deferred revenue, inventory-related adjustments, and fixed assets.<br>• Support periodic inventory activities, including physical counts and reconciliation of inventory records.<br>• Assist with administration and recordkeeping for employee benefits, personnel files, company policies, and document retention.<br>• Maintain external account records such as vendor portals, tax-exemption documentation, and shipment tracking logs as needed.
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.
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support manufacturing operations by delivering accurate cost analysis, performance reporting, and financial insight for the plant in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role partners closely with plant leadership and business unit stakeholders to evaluate operating results, strengthen cost controls, and support forecasting and budgeting activities. The position also contributes to month-end close, standard cost maintenance, and financial analysis that helps guide production and profitability decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Build, update, and monitor standard cost data for materials and labor, including the setup and maintenance of bills of materials and production routings.<br>• Investigate differences between actual and standard results by identifying cost drivers and providing clear variance analysis for plant leadership.<br>• Support month-end activities by preparing inventory-related journal entries, assisting with close processes, and validating production and cost reporting.<br>• Review labor and payroll data each week to ensure employee hours are accurately reconciled across plant and payroll records.<br>• Analyze manufacturing capacity, line utilization, and operational performance to help improve efficiency and financial outcomes.<br>• Produce recurring daily, weekly, and monthly reports that compare production results, material usage, labor performance, and key plant metrics.<br>• Track customer-owned inventory balances and usage patterns, and explain changes that affect consumption and cost performance.<br>• Identify and calculate special billing opportunities by compiling material and labor cost details tied to plant activity.<br>• Assist with annual budget preparation, forecasting, cost savings analysis, and financial support for new product costing across one or more sites.
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Office Manager to support daily administrative and financial operations in Michigan. This position blends hands-on office coordination with core accounting support, making it ideal for someone who is organized, adaptable, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities. The right candidate will help keep the workplace running smoothly while contributing to accounts payable, month-end activities, and front-office support.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee day-to-day office operations to maintain an organized, efficient, and detail-oriented work environment.<br>• Manage accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, preparing payments, and keeping records accurate and up to date.<br>• Assist with month-end closing tasks by organizing financial documentation and supporting routine accounting processes.<br>• Coordinate purchasing for office materials and monitor inventory levels to ensure essential supplies are always available.<br>• Provide front-desk and receptionist support by greeting visitors, handling incoming calls, and directing inquiries appropriately.<br>• Perform a range of administrative duties such as filing, scheduling, document preparation, and general office coordination.<br>• Support accounting-related work by maintaining records, reconciling information, and assisting with routine financial reporting tasks.<br>• Step in where needed across office and administrative functions to help the team meet shifting business demands.
We are looking for an experienced finance leader to provide strategic oversight for a university-based finance function in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone with deep accounting and financial management expertise who can guide an established team, strengthen reporting accuracy, and translate financial results into meaningful insights for leadership. The role is fully onsite and will play an important part in budgeting, forecasting, fiscal-year planning, and overall financial stewardship.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and support a finance organization by directing key managers and fostering accountability across the broader team structure.<br>• Oversee monthly close activities to ensure financial records are timely, well-supported, and aligned with sound accounting practices.<br>• Review reports and statements for accuracy, consistency, and relevance before presenting information to senior leadership.<br>• Interpret financial results and communicate budget performance, emerging risks, and operational trends to a range of stakeholders.<br>• Partner on the development of annual budgets, forward-looking projections, and fiscal-year planning activities.<br>• Maintain strong internal controls by reinforcing compliance with established financial policies and procedures.<br>• Provide high-level guidance on year-end reporting and help ensure a smooth handoff during the transition period with outgoing leadership.<br>• Support conversations with executives, trustees, auditors, and campus partners by presenting financial information in a clear and practical manner.