<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>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead core accounting activities and provide strong financial oversight for operations in South Lyon, Michigan. This position plays a central role in cost visibility, inventory accuracy, and timely reporting, while working closely with manufacturing, operations, and supply chain stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on background in cost accounting and can translate financial data into practical recommendations that support profitability and control.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle to deliver complete and accurate financial results on schedule.<br>• Supervise general ledger activity by reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation across key accounts.<br>• Own product and project cost tracking by evaluating labor, materials, overhead, and related production expenses.<br>• Assess margin performance, cost fluctuations, and operational trends, then present insights that help leadership make informed decisions.<br>• Oversee inventory accounting processes, including valuation methods, standard cost maintenance, count procedures, and reserve analysis.<br>• Review inventory movement and costing records to confirm transactions are reflected correctly in financial statements.<br>• Reconcile inventory balances regularly and investigate discrepancies by partnering with operational teams to identify root causes.<br>• Prepare financial statements, management reporting packages, and performance metrics tied to production, inventory, and overall business results.<br>• Support planning activities by contributing to budgets, forecasts, and cost projections, while also assisting with audits, compliance matters, and internal control improvements.
<p>Our client is a well-established and growing organization seeking an experienced <strong>Controller</strong> to join its leadership team as part of a planned succession strategy. This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven Controller who is ready to take the next step in their career and develop into a <strong>Chief Financial Officer within the next 2–3 years</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>The organization is intentionally hiring at the Controller level to allow the incoming leader to learn the business, build relationships across the organization, assume increasing strategic responsibility, and ultimately transition into the CFO role.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate will already have <strong>Controller-level experience</strong> and a strong foundation across accounting, finance, and business operations. While the initial focus will be on leading the accounting and finance function, the role will progressively expand into broader financial and strategic leadership responsibilities. Over the next 2–3 years, the successful candidate will work closely with the current leadership team to gain a deep understanding of the business and prepare for the CFO transition.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead and oversee the day-to-day accounting and finance functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting</li><li>Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting/finance team</li><li>Oversee month-end and year-end close processes and financial statement preparation</li><li>Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections</li><li>Provide leadership with financial analysis, reporting, and recommendations to support business decisions</li><li>Establish and monitor key financial and operational performance metrics</li><li>Partner with leaders across the organization to improve profitability, efficiency, and financial performance</li><li>Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes</li><li>Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and increased financial visibility</li><li>Manage banking, insurance, tax, audit, and other external financial relationships</li><li>Participate in strategic planning and long-term business initiatives</li><li>Progressively assume broader responsibilities spanning finance, operations, and overall business strategy</li><li>Work closely with the current CFO/leadership team as part of a structured succession plan</li><li>Ultimately assume full CFO responsibilities, including strategic financial leadership and executive-level decision support</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054</p>
<p><strong>Starting Salary: </strong>$150,000 - $190,000 + Bonus</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Greater Lansing, Hybrid </p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with multiple manufacturers in the Greater Lansing area who are looking for a Controller to lead accounting operations and deliver accurate, timely financial information that supports business performance. This position will guide financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and help shape reliable processes that can support continued growth. The ideal candidate brings deep accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to partnering with leaders across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting activities and ensure financial records are maintained with precision and consistency.</p><p>• Lead the month-end close process, driving timely completion of reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting deliverables.</p><p>• Prepare and review monthly and periodic financial statements, providing clear analysis of results and key business trends.</p><p>• Establish, monitor, and refine internal control practices to protect company assets and support accurate reporting.</p><p>• Oversee compliance with accounting standards, regulatory obligations, and internal financial policies.</p><p>• Identify financial and operational risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and support a strong control environment.</p><p>• Develop and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and scalable workflows to improve efficiency and reliability.</p><p>• Mentor and manage the accounting team, fostering accountability, skill development, and high performance.</p><p>• Partner with operational and executive leadership to provide financial insight that informs planning and decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration email your resume to Rochelle Carrasco, Recruiting Manager at [email protected]</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to support a real estate and property organization in Lansing, Michigan. This is a Long-term Contract opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who can supervise and review month-end reporting, improve cash flow visibility, and provide steady guidance to an established finance team. The position is best suited for someone with strong property management accounting expertise who is comfortable working in a predominantly onsite environment and partnering across multiple entities. You will play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy, supporting lender-related obligations, and helping the organization stay organized during budgeting and reporting cycles.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the month-end close process across a large portfolio of entities, ensuring financial reporting is timely, accurate, and scalable.</p><p>• Prepare and refine weekly cash flow forecasts with a strong focus on accrual-based accounting and forward-looking analysis.</p><p>• Review and approve monthly bank reconciliations while maintaining strong internal financial controls.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day leadership and support to the four person accounting staff.</p><p>• Oversee accounting activities tied to escrow balances, property taxes, and insurance-related transactions.</p><p>• Coordinate budgeting efforts and help organize financial plans across the portfolio during budget season.</p><p>• Manage draw requests and funding activity involving banks, grants, and other external financing sources.</p><p>• Support lender compliance requirements by preparing documentation, reviewing reporting obligations, and helping ensure deadlines are met.</p><p>• Evaluate monthly reporting processes for numerous entities and identify practical ways to improve efficiency and consistency.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders and external advisors to review financial results and address complex real estate accounting matters.</p>
<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>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely, accurate completion.</li><li>Review and approve journal entries, including revenue recognition, lease accounting, accruals, prepaids, and capitalized software.</li><li>Oversee general ledger maintenance and ensure accuracy and completeness of data in the accounting system.</li><li>Review and approve commission calculations for accuracy and capitalization in accordance with ASC 340.</li><li>Ensure revenue is recognized in compliance with US GAAP (ASC 606), including contract review and oversight of system updates (RightRev).</li><li>Review and approve payroll, commissions, bonus, and other compensation</li><li>Review and approve vendor check and electronic payments</li><li>Manage the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and the monthly financial package for senior leadership.</li><li>Monitor and analyze operating results; investigate and present variance explanations to management.</li><li>Develop and maintain key SaaS performance metrics, providing actionable insights on the financial condition of the company.</li><li>Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are consistently met.</li><li>Oversee balance sheet account reconciliations, including daily bank reconciliations and subledger-to-GL reconciliations.</li><li>Review and approve reconciliations prepared by the team; resolve discrepancies and enforce internal controls.</li><li>Ensure account coding accuracy and completeness in line with budget.</li><li>Manage the annual financial statement audit; serve as the primary contact for third-party auditors, overseeing preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and audit schedules.</li><li>Ensure compliance with US GAAP reporting requirements and respond to auditor inquiries.</li><li>Oversee compliance with local, state, and federal tax and regulatory filing requirements; stay current with changes in tax laws and assess their impact on the company.</li><li>Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes, reducing manual effort and improving accuracy.</li><li>Evaluate and incorporate AI-powered tools to enhance financial reporting, reconciliation, variance analysis, and close processes.</li><li>Champion the use of AI assistants and automation platforms to improve team efficiency and scalability.</li><li>Participate in ERP implementations via design, testing, and data conversion validation</li><li>Mentor and develop accounting staff, providing guidance on technical accounting matters and supporting professional growth.</li><li>Build strong cross-functional relationships with internal stakeholders across finance, operations, and sales.</li><li>Serve as a subject matter expert on US GAAP and SaaS accounting matters, advising internal teams as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support a non-profit between Kalamazoo and Lansing through a critical period of financial operations and reporting. This is a Long-term Contract position offering the opportunity to bring structure, accountability, and hands-on leadership to the accounting function while partnering closely with finance leadership. The ideal candidate will be comfortable stepping into an environment that requires both day-to-day execution and process improvement, particularly within a non-profit or higher education setting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the monthly close process, ensuring journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Partner with finance and budget leadership to prepare timely financial statements and maintain reliable reporting for organizational decision-making.</p><p>• Review general ledger activity, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies across balance sheet and income statement accounts.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day oversight and guidance to accounting support staff involved in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and customer service-related transactions.</p><p>• Help stabilize and organize accounting operations by addressing backlog items, improving workflows, and strengthening internal financial controls.</p><p>• Support audit readiness by maintaining complete records, reconciling accounts, and assisting with requests related to financial statement reviews or audits.</p><p>• Contribute to fund and grant accounting activities by tracking restricted resources and ensuring transactions are recorded in accordance with applicable requirements.</p><p>• Utilize Jenzabar and related accounting tools to process transactions, monitor financial data, and support operational consistency within the department.</p>