We are looking for an experienced Project Manager/Sr. Consultant to guide complex strategic programs that support product innovation, portfolio growth, and operational improvement in Lansing, Michigan. This role works closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to turn business priorities into well-structured plans, measurable outcomes, and timely execution. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound judgment, and a disciplined approach to managing scope, resources, risk, and stakeholder expectations across multiple initiatives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct major cross-functional initiatives from initial planning through completion, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and business outcomes remain on track.<br>• Collaborate with executives and department leaders to shape project goals, confirm priorities, define success measures, and establish realistic schedules and staffing needs.<br>• Develop and maintain consolidated project and portfolio plans using Microsoft Project and related tools to improve visibility, coordination, and resource planning.<br>• Manage budgets, timelines, and team capacity while identifying risks, dependencies, and constraints early and putting practical mitigation plans in place.<br>• Lead teams across engineering, product management, marketing, sales, supply chain, quality, manufacturing, and external partners to achieve program objectives.<br>• Facilitate alignment among stakeholders by supporting informed decisions, resolving competing priorities, and removing obstacles that affect delivery.<br>• Track performance through metrics and key indicators, then provide clear executive updates and recommendations to support strategic decisions.<br>• Oversee governance activities, stage-gate reviews, and project health evaluations to maintain compliance with business standards and organizational expectations.<br>• Ensure project records, workflows, and deliverables meet internal procedures, regulatory obligations, and recognized quality frameworks such as ISO 9001 where applicable.<br>• Drive continuous improvement by leading lessons learned, mentoring team members on project management practices, and strengthening templates, governance, and delivery methods.
<p>Our client, a well-established and mission-driven nonprofit organization, is seeking a Finance Director to join its leadership team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a strategic Finance Director and hands-on finance professional who is passionate about making an impact while leading the organization's financial operations.</p><p>Reporting directly to executive leadership, the Finance Director will oversee all accounting, finance, budgeting, financial reporting, and procurement functions. This individual will play a critical role in supporting the organization's mission by ensuring financial stewardship, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability.</p><p><br></p><p>What You'll Do:</p><ul><li>Lead all accounting and finance operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll oversight, fixed assets, and monthly financial close.</li><li>Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.</li><li>Develop and manage the annual operating budget, financial forecasts, and cash flow projections.</li><li>Provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.</li><li>Monitor organizational financial performance and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.</li><li>Coordinate the annual audit and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.</li><li>Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, grant requirements, and regulatory reporting.</li><li>Establish and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.</li><li>Partner with department leaders on budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation.</li></ul><p>Procurement Leadership:</p><p><br></p><p>In addition to leading finance and accounting, this role will oversee the organization's procurement function by:</p><ul><li>Developing and improving purchasing policies and procedures.</li><li>Managing vendor relationships and contract negotiations.</li><li>Overseeing competitive bid processes and purchasing approvals.</li><li>Identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and service.</li><li>Ensuring procurement activities comply with organizational policies and applicable grant requirements.</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054.</p>
<p>Our client is seeking an experienced <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to lead accounting operations within a regulated <strong>insurance environment</strong>. This Accounting Manager role is ideal for a technically strong accounting professional with a solid understanding of insurance accounting, statutory reporting, and GAAP, who enjoys leading teams and partnering cross-functionally to ensure accuracy, compliance, and process efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>Accounting Manager Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for insurance operations</li><li>Prepare and review GAAP and <strong>statutory-basis</strong> financial statements and related schedules</li><li>Oversee accounting for premiums, claims, loss reserves, reinsurance, and policy-related transactions</li><li>Ensure compliance with insurance regulatory requirements and state DOI reporting</li><li>Coordinate and support external audits, including statutory exams and financial statement audits</li><li>Partner with actuarial, underwriting, and claims teams to ensure accurate reserving and financial reporting</li><li>Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering a collaborative and accountable culture</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis</li><li>Assist with system improvements and reporting enhancements related to policy administration and financial systems</li></ul><p>Why This Opportunity</p><ul><li>Leadership role within a stable, regulated industry</li><li>Opportunity to partner closely with actuarial and operational teams</li><li>Visibility with senior leadership and meaningful impact on financial reporting</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><strong>Job Title: </strong>Accounting Manager</p><p><strong>Starting Salary: </strong>Up to $95,000</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Lansing, Hybrid</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Summary:</strong></p><p>We are partnering with one of our Lansing based clients on their recruiting efforts for an experienced <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to oversee daily accounting operations and support the financial health of our organization. The Accounting Manager will report to the CFO and will be responsible for managing the accounting team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes. This role is ideal for an experienced accountant who's looking for that next step in their career or an accounting manager who's looking to make change.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and account reconciliations. </li><li>Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. </li><li>Prepare and review financial statements, journal entries, and supporting schedules. </li><li>Maintain and strengthen internal accounting controls, policies, and procedures. </li><li>Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff. </li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements. </li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. </li><li>Coordinate external audits and support tax preparation activities. </li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy. </li><li>Partner cross-functionally with leadership and other departments to provide financial insights and support business decisions. </li></ul>
We’re partnering with a fast-growing financial services organization in Brighton, MI looking to permanent a Product Strategy Leader to define and lead the direction of their consumer and business product portfolio. This is a newly created, highly visible role, offering the rare opportunity to build product strategy from the ground up and play a central role in how the organization grows, innovates, and serves its customers. This role will lead the strategy, development, and evolution of consumer and business financial product solutions. You’ll evaluate the current product portfolio, identify gaps and white space, and build a forward-looking roadmap that aligns with business goals and member needs. You’ll work at the intersection of product, marketing, lending, digital, analytics, and executive leadership, helping bring new ideas to life and ensuring products are impactful, competitive, and built for long-term growth. <br> Job Duties: Create and drive a comprehensive product strategy and multi-year roadmap aligned to growth priorities and customer expectations Own the full product lifecycle — from ideation and business case through launch, optimization, and retirement Evaluate existing financial services products and recommend improvements to strengthen competitiveness and customer experience Identify opportunities to attract new clients and deepen relationships through product innovation, bundling, and customer‑focused design Partner cross-functionally with digital, tech, operations, compliance, marketing, and analytics to deliver seamless product experiences Use market research, competitive insights, member behavior, and performance data to guide decisions and prioritize initiatives Define success metrics, monitor performance, and continuously refine the product strategy Develop products that remove friction, improve accessibility, and support long-term financial well-being