<p>Our client, an established and entrepreneurial organization with a deeply committed team—many with over a decade of tenure—is seeking a <strong>Director of Finance & Accounting</strong> who can provide strong leadership, elevate financial operations, and continue to foster a collaborative, people-first culture. This Director of Finance & Accounting role is ideal for a leader who values legacy, respects institutional knowledge, and brings the vision and energy needed to support the company’s evolving growth.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Director of Finance & Accounting - Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide steady, empathetic, and transparent leadership to the accounting and finance team, prioritizing communication, collaboration, and staff development.</li><li>Oversee daily accounting operations, including AP/AR, payroll, general ledger management, and month-end close.</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting to equip leadership with clear, actionable insights.</li><li>Strengthen internal controls while maintaining the agility and entrepreneurial spirit that define the organization.</li><li>Partner with longstanding team members to assess current processes and implement improvements that honor what works while introducing scalable best practices.</li><li>Manage annual audits, external financial relationships, and compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Mentor and develop team members, ensuring ongoing growth, skills enhancement, and cross-training to support organizational continuity.</li><li>Support system enhancements, including ERP upgrades or new financial tools, with a focus on change management and user adoption.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join</strong></p><ul><li>Lead a respected, long-standing team and help shape the next chapter of the organization’s growth.</li><li>Entrepreneurial culture that values initiative, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li><li>High-impact role with visibility across the organization.</li><li>Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities.</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054</p>
<p>Our client, a growing and mission-driven organization, is seeking an experienced <strong>Director of Finance & Accounting</strong> to lead all aspects of financial management, accounting operations, and strategic planning. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys both guiding the big picture and diving into the details that keep the numbers accurate and meaningful. With succession planning in mind, this role will have considerable growth opportunities. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p><br></p><p>The Director of Finance & Accounting will oversee the company’s financial health and reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and transparency. This person will manage day-to-day accounting functions, develop budgets and forecasts, lead audits, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and month-end close</li><li>Prepare and analyze financial statements, reports, and forecasts for leadership and board review</li><li>Develop and manage annual budgets, long-term financial plans, and cash flow projections</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and all regulatory requirements</li><li>Lead annual audits and coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors</li><li>Implement process improvements, system upgrades, and internal controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy</li><li>Provide strategic financial insights to support decision-making and organizational growth</li><li>Mentor and develop accounting team members</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054</p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with Michigan College Access Network on their search for a Sr. Director of Operations. The Senior Director of Operations will play a critical leadership role at MCAN, working closely with the Executive Director to shape the organization’s efforts, drive operational excellence, and ensure the alignment of internal systems with mission-driven goals. The role will oversee and manage four core functions of the organization: Finance, Strategic Engagement (communications), Human Resources and Administration, and Network Engagement and Convenings. This role requires a highly organized, mission focused, and collaborative leader who can build and optimize internal systems, foster a culture of transparency, excellency and accountability, and help position MCAN for long-term growth and sustainability. </p><p> </p><p><strong>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Financial Oversight</strong></p><p>• Supervise the Director of Finance and provide oversight of all accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Director of Finance on annual budget planning and long-term financial strategy.</p><p>• Oversee the management of incoming grants, including compliance, reporting and invoicing processes to ensure timely and accurate financial tracking and accountability. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Strategic Engagement Communication and External Affairs</strong></p><p>• Supervise the Director of the Strategic Engagement department, including communications and network and stakeholder engagement.</p><p>• Build and maintain positive reputation with key external stakeholders, including government agencies, nonprofit partners, community organizations, and funders.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Human Resources </strong></p><p>• Supervise the Director of the Human Resources and Administration department, including recruitment, onboarding, compensation and benefits, professional development, and performance management.</p><p>• Foster collaboration and teamwork across departments to achieve organizational goals.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Administration </strong></p><p>• Oversee facilities operations and space planning to ensure a safe and functional work environment; manage vendor contracts and facility related budgets.</p><p>• Provide strategic oversight of information technology systems, cybersecurity; align IT initiatives with organizational goals and ensure reliable technical support services.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Network Engagement and Convenings </strong></p><p>• Supervise the Director of Network Engagement and Convenings and provide oversight on MCAN hosted events.</p><p>• Build and maintain, in coordination with programmatic staff, a portfolio of gatherings that build capacity, foster collaboration, and advance the movement toward Sixty by 30.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Organizational Leadership & Strategic Planning</strong></p><p>• Oversee the day-to-day internal operations of the organization, ensuring alignment with MCAN’s strategic priorities.</p><p>• Promote a culture of equity, inclusion, innovation, and accountability throughout the organization.</p><p>• Create and implement policies and practices that foster a healthy, engaged, and high-performing team</p>
<p>Ready to take project financial management to the next level? This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on both team performance and organizational growth. The Project Accounting Manager plays a pivotal role in driving the financial success of construction projects. This position isn't just about managing numbers—it's about building a high-performance accounting team and partnering closely with project leaders to ensure every project stays on track, on budget, and in compliance.</p><p>Key Highlights:</p><ul><li>Dynamic Team Leadership: Guides, motivates, and develops a dedicated group of project accountants to consistently deliver top results.</li><li>Full-Scope Financial Oversight: Manages all client billing, job costing, WIP analysis, and financial controls, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.</li><li>Strategic Collaboration: Works hand-in-hand with project managers to provide meaningful cost insights, resolve challenges, and enhance decision-making.</li><li>Compliance Champion: Protects assets and ensures adherence to contract terms, regulatory requirements, and best practices documentation.</li><li>Month-End Specialist: Oversees critical month-end closing activities, financial reconciliations, and reporting, playing a central role in audit preparation.</li><li>Process Innovator: Continuously seeks ways to improve systems and workflows, leveraging cutting-edge accounting software for greater accuracy and efficiency.</li></ul><p>What Sets This Role Apart? This is more than accounting—it's proactive leadership, strategic problem-solving, and bringing together the people and processes needed for project success. An ideal fit for professionals who thrive on collaboration, drive constant improvement, and excel at transforming financial data into actionable insight.</p><p><br></p>
<p>Our recruiting firm is excited to partner once again with one of our longest-standing clients to identify an exceptional <strong>Accounting Manager</strong>. This organization is known for its strong culture, impressive employee tenure, and commitment to developing and retaining top talent. We’ve placed numerous professionals with this company over the years—many of whom have built long, successful careers there—and this is a rare opportunity to join their well-respected accounting team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Company</strong></p><p>Our client is a stable, growth-minded organization with a collaborative and people-focused environment. Their accounting team is highly tenured, with deep institutional knowledge and a genuine pride in their work. They value steady leadership, strong communication, and a hands-on approach that supports both accuracy and team cohesion.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>The <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> will oversee daily accounting operations, support month-end close, ensure accuracy across financial processes, and serve as a trusted resource to a dedicated accounting staff. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both leadership and rolling up their sleeves, and who thrives in a culture built on trust, reliability, and continuous improvement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Accounting Manager Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage daily accounting operations, including AP/AR, general ledger maintenance, and payroll coordination.</li><li>Lead month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Review account reconciliations, journal entries, and internal controls to maintain compliance and accuracy.</li><li>Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to a long-tenured accounting team.</li><li>Partner closely with leadership to analyze financial results and support decision-making.</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, audit preparation, and process improvement initiatives.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally to strengthen communication and enhance workflow efficiency.</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054</p>
<p>We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented <strong>Accounting Clerk</strong> to support daily accounting operations. The ideal candidate will be organized, accurate, and able to handle a variety of clerical and accounting tasks in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processing</li><li>Enter and verify financial data in accounting systems</li><li>Match invoices, purchase orders, and receipts for accuracy</li><li>Prepare and process check runs and electronic payments</li><li>Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts</li><li>Maintain organized financial records and documentation</li><li>Support month-end and year-end closing activities</li><li>Communicate with vendors and internal departments to resolve discrepancies</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accountant to join our team in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This Contract to permanent position offers an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong background in accounting to contribute to a dynamic machinery manufacturing environment. The role will involve a mix of on-site and remote work, where you will play a key part in maintaining financial accuracy and compliance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and financial statements in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).<br>• Manage and organize sales tax exemption certificates to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, maintaining proper documentation for audits.<br>• Assist in analyzing financial reports related to income, expenses, and earnings to support the Accounting Team Leader in evaluating the company's financial performance.<br>• Review vendor invoices for accuracy, coordinate accounts payable activities, and support reconciliation processes with the AP team.<br>• Handle administrative tasks such as organizing financial documents, maintaining accounting system records, and managing data entry for financial transactions.<br>• Support the coordination of external audits, ensuring all required documents are prepared and available for auditors.<br>• Prepare and oversee reports required by regulatory agencies, such as those for the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Survey of Manufacturers.<br>• Provide training on accounting system procedures to ensure accurate data entry and proper invoicing for customers and vendors.<br>• Monitor and manage contract expiration dates to ensure timely renewals or terminations.
<p>Are you ready to take your accounting expertise to the next level while making a meaningful impact for a diverse pool of clients? Join a team where your skills will help shape businesses, support financial strategies, and foster trusted relationships that drive real results.</p><p><br></p><p>This <strong>Client Accounting Services Senior Associate</strong> role offers a dynamic blend of hands-on accounting, client interaction, and collaboration within a forward-thinking organization. Imagine being the go-to expert for a wide range of clients, mastering financial operations, and creating tailored solutions that make a difference every single day.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please contact Katie Ruger at 616-600-8734.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a primary contact for assigned clients, building trust-based relationships.</li><li>Communicate regularly with clients via phone and email to address needs.</li><li>Respond promptly to client questions and accounting inquiries professionally.</li><li>Assist clients in implementing best practices to improve financial processes.</li><li>Accurately record financial transactions per client-specific requirements.</li><li>Manage accounts payable activities, including invoice processing and payments.</li><li>Reconcile bank and credit card accounts to ensure data accuracy.</li><li>Prepare and file sales tax reports in compliance with relevant regulations.</li><li>Handle annual 1099 filings, ensuring deadlines are met.</li><li>Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and generating financial reports.</li><li>Collaborate within the CAS team and with other departments to ensure consistent service.</li><li>Identify and address accounting issues, escalating them to management as needed.</li><li>Participate in process improvement initiatives and standardization efforts.</li><li>Engage in continuing education on accounting standards and technology updates.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Accounting and Payroll Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Jackson, Michigan. This role is ideal for an individual with strong expertise in managing payroll, handling accounting functions, and utilizing accounting software systems. Your contributions will ensure smooth financial operations and compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage and process full-cycle payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational policies.</p><p>• Oversee accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) functions, including timely billing and payment processing.</p><p>• Utilize accounting software systems, such as QuickBooks to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Administer employee benefits and handle related reporting requirements.</p><p>• Prepare and submit union reports in accordance with established guidelines.</p><p>• Process checks and manage billing functions to support overall financial operations.</p><p>• Perform detailed reconciliations and ensure accuracy in financial documentation.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with all relevant financial regulations and standards.</p><p>• Provide support during audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to inquiries.</p>
<p>Our client, a forward-thinking and fast-growing start-up, is seeking a hands-on Controller to support its continued expansion. This role will be instrumental in building and leading all aspects of the company’s finance and accounting operations during this critical growth phase.</p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>The Controller will report directly to executive leadership and will be responsible for day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, building scalable processes, and partnering across teams to drive business results. The role is well suited for entrepreneurial candidates who thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to help shape foundational financial practices for future growth.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage all aspects of daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial statement preparation.</li><li>Design and implement efficient financial processes, internal controls, and policies tailored to a rapidly scaling start-up.</li><li>Deliver accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports; ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.</li><li>Oversee cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and strategic financial planning.</li><li>Collaborate with department leaders to provide financial insights and recommendations to support operational decision-making.</li><li>Facilitate the implementation of accounting technologies and software to streamline business processes.</li><li>Support external audits, tax preparation, and liaise with outside partners (tax, legal, banking).</li><li>Prepare financial data and analysis in support of fundraising activities and investor relations.</li><li>As the company grows, assist in recruiting, onboarding, and mentoring future finance and accounting team members.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Accounting Manager to join our client on a part-time basis in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In this role, you will oversee key financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and detail-oriented services environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and manage month-end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.</p><p>• Oversee the maintenance and reconciliation of general ledger accounts.</p><p>• Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring compliance with auditing standards.</p><p>• Conduct account reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Manage journal entries and ensure proper documentation.</p><p>• Hands on accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) activities.</p><p>• Utilize QuickBooks to track and manage financial data efficiently.</p><p>• Collaborate with auditors during financial statement audits to ensure compliance.</p><p>• Develop and implement accounting procedures to improve operational efficiency.</p>
Do you want to become a critical part of an innovative company? Robert Half has an opportunity for a permanent Staff Accountant. You might be our ideal candidate, if you are driven by a challenging work environment with many components. This Staff Accountant role's duties will require preparing journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance, and general ledger reconciliation. This role is for someone who wants to perform internal reporting during the monthly close, participate in compliance, interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules reporting processes. Based in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area, this role is a career-building, multi-faceted opportunity to work for a company that recognizes and rewards hard work. This is a job where a detail-oriented and analytical thinker with a talent for creating Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets can thrive. <br> Major responsibilities <br> - Partake in various department-wide initiatives <br> - Compose analyses for income statements and monthly balance sheets for management reporting <br> - Conduct month end close and compose journal entries with minimal supervision <br> - Manage schedules for monthly payments and capital lease <br> - Coordinate and analyze a variety of financial data, then report it in a way that is useful and understandable <br> - Assist in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation <br> - Impromptu reporting and special projects, when requested <br> - Produce complex journal entries and account reconciliations which include, but are not limited to, cash, prepaid expenses, and payroll <br> - Manage intercompany reconciliation, billings, and transactions <br> - Maintain, implement, and adhere to internal controls while ensuring that accounting procedures comply with GAAP <br> - Regularly maintain and reconcile journal entries <br> - Become well-versed in month end balance sheet account reconciliations <br> - Oversee depreciation, fixed asset ledgers, and reconciliation
We are looking for an experienced Audit Manager to join our team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role involves overseeing client engagements, providing expert consultation on complex accounting matters, and mentoring team members to support their growth and development. If you have a passion for delivering high-quality assurance services and fostering meaningful client relationships, we want to hear from you.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage all phases of client engagements, including planning, scheduling, fieldwork, and communication with clients.<br>• Supervise and mentor staff, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.<br>• Conduct detailed reviews of team members' work and ensure proper documentation for each engagement.<br>• Research and resolve intricate accounting issues to provide accurate and reliable solutions.<br>• Collaborate with senior leadership and partners to align engagement strategies with client needs.<br>• Ensure compliance with internal controls, industry standards, and U.S. GAAP regulations.<br>• Assist clients with financial statement preparation and offer insights on improving their accounting processes.<br>• Maintain and strengthen client relationships by addressing their concerns and providing proactive advice.<br>• Monitor project budgets and timelines to ensure efficient delivery of services.
We are looking for an experienced Audit Manager to oversee audit engagements and lead a team in delivering high-quality services to a diverse range of clients. This role requires a dynamic individual with strong leadership skills and technical expertise in public accounting and auditing standards. Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this in-office position offers an excellent opportunity to grow within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the full lifecycle of audit engagements, including planning, execution, and reporting.<br>• Conduct comprehensive reviews of financial statements to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.<br>• Mentor and supervise audit staff, providing guidance and fostering skill development.<br>• Lead firm initiatives such as process enhancements and training programs to improve operational efficiency.<br>• Ensure adherence to ethical standards and regulatory requirements throughout all engagements.<br>• Collaborate with partners and clients to address complex audit-related issues and provide actionable recommendations.<br>• Oversee testing of internal controls, including IT General Controls (ITGC), to assess compliance and effectiveness.<br>• Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance efforts by performing detailed evaluations and testing.<br>• Utilize technical expertise to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.<br>• Stay updated on industry trends and standards to ensure the firm remains at the forefront of audit practices.
We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Clerk in GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, United States. The role involves managing the financial bookkeeping of a business by processing invoices, recording payments, and tracking expenses of the organization. It is a fast-paced environment where you will be liaising with multiple departments and executing a variety of financial tasks. <br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Accurately process invoices and maintain up-to-date billing system<br>• Handle accounts payable and receivable and promptly respond to internal and external queries<br>• Execute account reconciliation to ensure precise records<br>• Utilize advanced Excel skills to organize and analyze financial data<br>• Maintain and update customer credit records on Oracle and SAP systems<br>• Utilize Quickbooks for various accounting processes<br>• Conduct data entry tasks with high efficiency and accuracy<br>• Ensure all financial records and statements are in line with laws, regulations, and company policies<br>• Actively monitor customer accounts and take appropriate actions as needed<br>• Perform other financial tasks as directed by the management.
We are looking for a skilled Data Engineer to join our team in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and contribute to the development of a modern, scalable data platform. In this role, you will focus on building efficient data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and enabling seamless integration across systems to support business analytics and decision-making. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and play a key role in the transformation of our data environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design and implement robust data pipelines on Azure using tools such as Databricks, Spark, Delta Lake, and Airflow.<br>• Develop workflows to ingest and integrate data from diverse sources into Azure Data Lake.<br>• Build and maintain data transformation layers following the medallion architecture principles.<br>• Apply data quality checks, validation processes, and deduplication techniques to ensure accuracy and reliability.<br>• Create reusable and parameterized notebooks to streamline batch and streaming data processes.<br>• Optimize merge and update logic in Delta Lake by leveraging efficient partitioning strategies.<br>• Collaborate with business and application teams to understand and fulfill data integration requirements.<br>• Enable downstream integrations with APIs, Power BI dashboards, and reporting systems.<br>• Establish monitoring, logging, and data lineage tracking using tools like Unity Catalog and Azure Monitor.<br>• Participate in code reviews, agile development practices, and team design discussions.
<p>Our firm has partnered with a <strong>growing, forward-thinking manufacturing company</strong> that is looking to add a <strong>Senior Cost Accountant</strong> to their finance team. This role is ideal for an experienced senior cost accountant who enjoys digging into data, refining processes, and playing a key role in shaping financial visibility across operations.</p><p><br></p><p>The company is in the midst of several exciting initiatives aimed at improving systems, standard costing accuracy, and decision-making tools—and they’re looking for someone who thrives on both <strong>precision and progress</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sr Cost Accountant - What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain and improve the <strong>standard cost system</strong>, ensuring accurate and meaningful product costing.</li><li>Analyze manufacturing variances, margins, and inventory valuation to drive cost transparency.</li><li>Partner with operations and finance leaders to identify opportunities for <strong>process improvement and efficiency gains</strong>.</li><li>Support <strong>change management initiatives</strong> as the organization evolves its ERP, reporting tools, and costing methodologies.</li><li>Develop dashboards and analytical tools that enhance visibility into production and financial performance.</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and continuous improvement projects related to cost and inventory control.</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054.</p>
We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join a dynamic manufacturing team in Wixom, Michigan. This Contract-to-permanent position offers the opportunity to utilize your expertise in cost accounting to drive financial accuracy and operational efficiency. Ideal candidates are analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced in manufacturing environments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze production costs to uncover trends and identify areas for financial improvement.<br>• Reconcile financial data with the general ledger to ensure accuracy and compliance.<br>• Support fixed asset management processes, ensuring proper documentation and reporting.<br>• Evaluate production variances and assess their impact on cost structures and profitability.<br>• Prepare monthly reports detailing customer profitability and product line performance.<br>• Generate profit center and cost center reports to monitor organizational financial health.<br>• Collaborate in the development and review of annual budgets, ensuring alignment with company objectives.<br>• Compare budget forecasts to actual results, reporting on variances and providing actionable insights.<br>• Monitor overhead expenditures and recommend strategies for cost optimization.<br>• Maintain and update accounting and costing views within the material master system, ensuring data integrity.
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to oversee key financial operations within our organization in Battle Creek, Michigan. This role is vital to ensuring the accuracy of our financial records, compliance with audit standards, and the development of sound financial processes. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in accounting, leadership, and continuous improvement practices.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead month-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.<br>• Oversee the maintenance and reconciliation of the general ledger to ensure the integrity of financial data.<br>• Manage the preparation and coordination of financial statement audits, ensuring compliance with regulations.<br>• Review and approve journal entries to maintain accuracy and consistency in financial records.<br>• Conduct account reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.<br>• Provide leadership and guidance to the accounting team, fostering growth and skill enhancement.<br>• Implement and promote continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen, to optimize financial operations.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial planning and decision-making processes.<br>• Maintain a strong understanding of automotive industry-specific accounting practices and standards.
<p>Our client is undergoing a major digital transformation, shifting toward a cloud-native, API-driven infrastructure. They’re looking for a Data Engineer to help build a modern, scalable data platform that supports this evolution. This role will focus on creating secure, efficient data pipelines, preparing data for analytics, and enabling real-time data sharing across systems.</p><p>As the organization transitions from older, legacy systems to more dynamic, event-based and API-integrated models, the Data Engineer will be instrumental in modernizing the data environment—particularly across the bronze, silver, and gold layers of their medallion architecture.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Design and deploy scalable data pipelines in Azure using tools like Databricks, Spark, Delta Lake, DBT, Dagster, Airflow, and Parquet.</li><li>Build workflows to ingest data from various sources (e.g., SFTP, vendor APIs) into Azure Data Lake.</li><li>Develop and maintain data transformation layers (Bronze/Silver/Gold) within a medallion architecture.</li><li>Apply data quality checks, deduplication, and validation logic throughout the ingestion process.</li><li>Create reusable and parameterized notebooks for both batch and streaming data jobs.</li><li>Implement efficient merge/update logic in Delta Lake using partitioning strategies.</li><li>Work closely with business and application teams to gather and deliver data integration needs.</li><li>Support downstream integrations with APIs, Power BI dashboards, and SQL-based reports.</li><li>Set up monitoring, logging, and data lineage tracking using tools like Unity Catalog and Azure Monitor.</li><li>Participate in code reviews, design sessions, and agile backlog grooming.</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Technical Duties:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>SQL Server Development:</strong> Write and optimize stored procedures, functions, views, and indexing strategies for high-performance data processing.</li><li><strong>ETL/ELT Processes:</strong> Manage data extraction, transformation, and loading using SSIS and SQL batch jobs.</li></ul><p><strong>Tech Stack:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Languages & Frameworks:</strong> Python, C#, .NET Core, SQL, T-SQL</li><li><strong>Databases & ETL Tools:</strong> SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, Power BI</li><li><strong>API Development:</strong> ASP.NET Core Web API, RESTful APIs</li><li><strong>Cloud & Data Services (Roadmap):</strong> Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Lake, Azure Storage</li><li><strong>Streaming & Big Data (Roadmap):</strong> Delta Lake, Databricks, Kafka (preferred but not required)</li><li><strong>Governance & Security:</strong> Data integrity, performance tuning, access control, compliance</li><li><strong>Collaboration Tools:</strong> Jira, Confluence, Visio, Smartsheet</li></ul>
Key Responsibilities:<br>• AP/AR transaction posting and reconciliations<br>• Bank reconciliations<br>• Expense coding and credit card reconciliation<br>• Vendor statement reconciliation<br>• Asset management (building, vehicles, fuel, and supply cost audits)<br>• Identifying posting errors through financial understanding<br>• Audit support (documentation requests and testing)<br>• Month-end close support<br>• Maintaining fixed asset register and depreciation tracking<br>• Employee and credit card expense reconciliation<br>• Assisting in preparation of basic journal entries<br>• Preparing simple financial schedules for controller review<br>• Handling basic delinquent collections follow-up<br>• Preparing aging reports for AR/AP<br>• Assisting in cost allocation for departments<br>• Supporting data clean-up for SAP or ERP systems<br>• Assisting with budget preparation and analysis<br>Desired Profile:<br>• 2–4 years of direct bookkeeping or accounting experience (AP/AR, reconciliations, expense tracking)<br>• Demonstrated audit and budget experience preferred<br>• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve posting errors<br>• Proficient in Excel; prior ERP/accounting software experience (SAP/QuickBooks/other) is strongly valued. SAP is a experience is a plus. <br>• Self-motivated, organized, and reliable — able to manage recurring tasks with accuracy and timeliness<br>• Positive, eager-to-learn attitude with the interest and capacity to grow into expanded financial responsibilities over time<br>This person will work closely with me as Controller, so reliability and accuracy are critical. The goal is to find someone who can fully own the bookkeeping seat today while having the potential for development into broader financial responsibilities.
We are looking for an experienced Tax Senior Manager to join our team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As a key leader within the Tax Department, you will oversee client engagements, provide mentorship to staff, and ensure the highest quality of service across a variety of tax-related projects. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a growing firm while working on complex tax matters for individuals, businesses, and other entities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage all phases of tax engagements, including planning, execution, and client communication.<br>• Review complex tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, estates, trusts, and tax-exempt entities, ensuring compliance with high standards.<br>• Delegate tasks to team members based on their expertise and provide mentorship to enhance their skills.<br>• Foster and maintain strong client relationships while delivering exceptional customer service.<br>• Conduct technical research on tax issues and provide strategic guidance to clients.<br>• Lead, train, and evaluate staff and managers to promote growth and performance excellence.<br>• Identify opportunities to expand service offerings and strengthen client relationships.<br>• Participate in business development activities, including networking and involvement in relevant organizations.<br>• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality work products to clients.
<p>Are you a finance leader who thrives in a manufacturing environment and enjoys being a true business partner? We’re seeking a <strong>Plant Controller</strong> to join our team and play a critical role as the voice of the business and trusted advisor to senior leadership. This is a highly visible position with the opportunity to drive change, improve processes, and directly impact plant performance.</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Do:</p><ul><li>Lead and manage all financial activities at the plant, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash flow.</li><li>Oversee month-end close and deliver timely, accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP.</li><li>Drive robust cost accounting practices, monitoring and analyzing costs, margins, and variances while identifying improvement opportunities.</li><li>Ensure effective internal controls to safeguard company assets.</li><li>Partner with plant management and corporate finance to deliver meaningful financial insights and reports.</li><li>Collaborate with operations to develop KPIs and drive accountability.</li><li>Manage inventory valuation and physical counts.</li><li>Support corporate finance during external audits.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements across finance and operational reporting.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Analyst to join our team in Northville, Michigan. In this Contract-to-permanent position, you will manage all aspects of accounts receivable for assigned customers, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payments and resolution of outstanding issues. This role requires strong communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and customer accounts payable departments to maintain smooth financial operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process daily cash remittances and ensure customer payments are posted accurately and promptly.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams and customer accounts payable departments to resolve accounts receivable discrepancies with minimal supervision.<br>• Maintain and update the accounts receivable aging and collection reports, including detailed collection notes.<br>• Perform monthly close tasks within established deadlines to ensure accurate financial reporting.<br>• Handle foreign currency transactions and utilize supplier portals for account updates and reconciliation.<br>• Facilitate monthly meetings between the accounting and sales teams to discuss and address any outstanding issues.<br>• Assist in training new employees and provide backup support to team members as needed.<br>• Perform routine tasks to support the accounts receivable department and assist accounting management with special projects as required.
We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join our team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in individual tax preparation and a proven ability to handle complex tax scenarios, including business, trust, estate, and nonprofit returns. You will play a key role in managing client engagements, guiding tax planning and research efforts, and mentoring entry-level staff and interns.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and review individual federal and state income tax returns with precision and efficiency.<br>• Conduct in-depth tax research and draft comprehensive memoranda and client correspondence.<br>• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring compliance with all tax regulations and providing expert advice.<br>• Supervise and mentor staff and seasonal interns, reviewing their work and offering constructive feedback.<br>• Manage federal, state, and local tax audits, addressing notices and resolving issues effectively.<br>• Oversee multiple client portfolios, ensuring budgets and production goals are met.<br>• Collaborate on tax planning strategies to optimize client outcomes and minimize liabilities.<br>• Utilize tax software such as CCH ProSystem fx and QuickBooks to streamline processes and ensure accuracy.<br>• Monitor industry developments to stay informed of changes in tax laws and regulations.<br>• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure seamless workflow and client satisfaction.
