<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our team in Grand Blanc, Michigan. In this six month contract position, you will play a critical role in managing financial processes, ensuring accurate documentation, and collaborating with various stakeholders to support organizational goals. This role is ideal for individuals with strong analytical skills and a commitment to maintaining precision in financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review, track, and process IT vendor invoices through payment requests or approved purchase orders.</p><p>• Manage IT requisitions for purchase order approval, including both capital and expense acquisitions across multiple business units.</p><p>• Collaborate with finance teams, vendors, and stakeholders to reconcile discrepancies in purchase orders, contracts, and invoices.</p><p>• Support the financial team in ensuring vendor leases and purchases are accurately tracked within relevant systems, such as PeopleSoft.</p><p>• Serve as a liaison to address and escalate issues identified by vendor management, procurement, finance, and external suppliers.</p><p>• Maintain thorough documentation and records for vendor management to support audit requests.</p><p>• Assist in coordinating periodic business reviews with vendors to evaluate performance and compliance.</p><p>• Monitor vendor compliance with contractual agreements and address any deviations.</p><p>• Perform additional duties as required to support financial operations.</p>
<p>A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a <strong>Financial Controller</strong> who thrives in the operational complexity and fast-paced environment of manufacturing. This is not a traditional back-office accounting role — we’re looking for a finance leader who <strong>embraces the challenges of the plant floor</strong>, understands cost drivers, and partners closely with operations to drive performance and profitability.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys digging into the <strong>dynamics of production, quoting new products, analyzing manufacturing processes, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.</strong> This role will serve as a key business partner to operations, helping leadership make informed decisions through data-driven financial insights.</p><p><br></p><p>Financial Controller Key Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Operational Finance Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the primary financial partner to plant leadership and operations teams.</li><li>Analyze manufacturing performance, cost drivers, and operational KPIs to identify opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Provide financial insights that support operational decision-making and long-term manufacturing strategy.</li></ul><p><strong>Cost Accounting & Product Profitability</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee product costing, standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory management.</li><li>Lead financial analysis around <strong>new product quoting and estimating</strong>, ensuring accurate cost assumptions related to labor, materials, overhead, and production processes.</li><li>Evaluate product and customer profitability to support pricing and operational decisions.</li></ul><p><strong>Continuous Improvement & ROI Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Support continuous improvement initiatives across the plant by analyzing financial impact and expected returns.</li><li>Evaluate capital investments, automation opportunities, and process changes through <strong>ROI and payback analysis</strong>.</li><li>Track projects from proposal through implementation to ensure <strong>expected savings and operational efficiencies are realized</strong>.</li><li>Identify underperforming projects or initiatives and help leadership determine if <strong>projects should be modified, improved, or closed.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Financial Reporting & Controls</strong></p><ul><li>Lead month-end close and deliver accurate financial reporting for plant performance.</li><li>Provide detailed analysis of manufacturing variances including labor, materials, scrap, and overhead.</li><li>Ensure strong internal controls, inventory accuracy, and financial discipline across operations.</li></ul><p><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Work closely with engineering, operations, procurement, and supply chain teams to understand production dynamics and cost drivers.</li><li>Actively participate in operational meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul><p>This opportunity is ideal for a finance professional who <strong>chooses manufacturing because of its complexity and operational impact</strong>. </p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054.</p>
<p>A rapidly growing mid-sized organization is seeking a <strong>Director of Finance & Accounting</strong> to help lead the next phase of the company’s evolution. With ambitious plans to <strong>scale revenue and expand operations</strong>, this role will be instrumental in strengthening the finance and accounting infrastructure needed to support sustained growth.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a highly visible leadership role for someone who thrives in <strong>dynamic, growth-oriented environments</strong> and has a proven ability to <strong>drive change, build scalable processes, and elevate financial operations.</strong> The Director of Finance & Accounting will partner closely with executive leadership and oversee the day-to-day accounting function while helping shape the strategic financial direction of the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Director of Finance & Accounting Key Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Financial Leadership & Strategy</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with executive leadership to support strategic growth initiatives and scaling efforts.</li><li>Provide clear financial insights and analysis to guide operational and strategic decision-making.</li><li>Develop and refine financial reporting, KPIs, and dashboards to support a growing organization.</li></ul><p><strong>Accounting Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee all core accounting functions including general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, and compliance.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.</li><li>Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process.</li></ul><p><strong>Process Improvement & Change Management</strong></p><ul><li>Evaluate existing accounting and finance processes and implement improvements to support increased complexity and transaction volume.</li><li>Lead initiatives around <strong>automation, system optimization, and scalable financial infrastructure</strong>.</li><li>Establish strong internal controls and streamlined workflows as the business grows.</li></ul><p><strong>Team Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Develop, mentor, and lead the accounting and finance team.</li><li>Foster a collaborative, hands-on culture where no task is too big or too small.</li><li>Help build a finance organization that can support future growth and expansion.</li></ul><p><strong>Growth & Scalability</strong></p><ul><li>Design processes and reporting structures capable of supporting <strong>rapid revenue growth and operational expansion</strong>.</li><li>Support potential acquisitions, new business lines, or geographic expansion initiatives.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, sales, and leadership to align financial processes with company growth plans.</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054</p>
<p>Starting Salary: $130,000 - $1600,000 + Bonus </p><p>Lacation: Jackson, MI - Hybrid </p><p><br></p><p>Tired of long hours in public accounting? Step into this principal-level technical accounting/financial analyst role with a collaborative team where you have the ability to influence financial strategy and partner directly with all levels of leadership! This family first, high growth company offers real work-life balance and room for advancement! </p><p><br></p><p>Our client is looking for a full-time, director hire, Senior Technical Accounting & Financial Analyst to join their team. This is an advanced level role where you will leverage your expertise in financial analysis and technical accounting to drive accurate reporting and support decision-making processes. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex financial challenges and contribute to the success of an organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform detailed financial analysis to support the company’s decision-making and strategic planning.</p><p>• Conduct variance analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.</p><p>• Implement and maintain technical accounting processes in compliance with regulatory standards.</p><p>• Prepare and review SEC filings to ensure accuracy and adherence to reporting requirements.</p><p>• Collaborate with auditors during financial statement audits to provide necessary documentation and support.</p><p>• Analyze and review financial statements for accuracy and completeness.</p><p>• Develop financial models to forecast and assess business scenarios.</p><p>• Provide insights and recommendations through ad hoc financial analysis as needed.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal financial policies.</p>