We are looking for an experienced IT Operations Manager to lead manufacturing technology initiatives that strengthen production performance, quality outcomes, and data visibility across the business in Coldwater, Michigan. This role will guide the strategy, support, and continuous improvement of plant systems, industrial connectivity, and reporting tools while partnering closely with operations, engineering, quality, finance, and IT leaders. The ideal candidate brings a strong mix of technical leadership, operational insight, and business acumen to turn technology investments into measurable results.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Shape and carry out a manufacturing technology strategy that supports efficiency, product quality, and long-term operational goals.<br>• Direct the performance, maintenance, and enhancement of plant systems, industrial data platforms, and connected manufacturing applications.<br>• Partner with cross-functional leaders to align digital tools and automation efforts with production, quality, engineering, finance, and IT priorities.<br>• Expand the use of reporting and analytics platforms, including Microsoft Fabric and Power BI, to deliver meaningful dashboards and real-time operational insights.<br>• Establish strong practices for manufacturing data collection, system integration, and information accuracy across production, maintenance, inventory, and quality functions.<br>• Lead initiatives that improve equipment performance, reduce waste and downtime, increase throughput, and support data-driven process optimization.<br>• Oversee integration between enterprise business systems and manufacturing technologies to improve traceability, reporting, labor visibility, and compliance support.<br>• Manage technology projects, vendor relationships, and budgets while ensuring implementations are completed on time and within approved spending plans.<br>• Coach and develop technical team members and promote a culture centered on innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
<p><strong>Location: </strong>Greater Lansing, On-Site</p><p><strong>Starting Salary: </strong>Up to $130,000</p><p><br></p><p>Our client is looking for a Plant/Operations Manager to lead a small but growing production facility. This role oversees day-to-day plant performance while shaping long-term operational strategy, financial results, and service standards. The position plays a central role in strengthening productivity, supporting compliance, and building a high-performing team focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct plant operations across production, quality, maintenance, materials, administration, and support functions to ensure efficient and reliable performance.</p><p>• Own financial results for the facility by managing budgets, monitoring costs, and driving decisions that improve profitability and operational value.</p><p>• Establish operational priorities and implement performance plans that improve throughput, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.</p><p>• Lead workplace safety and environmental efforts by maintaining compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulations and reinforcing a culture of accountability.</p><p>• Oversee quality programs to ensure finished products meet customer expectations, internal standards, and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Guide maintenance planning and asset care strategies that reduce downtime, extend equipment life, and support uninterrupted production.</p><p>• Partner with senior leadership to identify growth opportunities, align site objectives with business goals, and advance operational excellence initiatives.</p><p>• Develop supervisors and plant staff through coaching, performance management, and team-building efforts that strengthen engagement and capability.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration email your resume to Rochelle Carrasco, Recruiting Manager - [email protected]</p>
<p>Our client is a scaling manufacturing organization experiencing continued growth and looking to add an FP& A Manager who can help the business make smarter, more informed decisions as it evolves.</p><p><br></p><p>This is not a traditional FP& A Manager role focused primarily on reporting and budgeting. The ideal candidate will be a strategic financial partner who enjoys building financial models, evaluating investments and initiatives, and helping leadership understand the financial implications of important business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>As a FP& A Manager you'll have the opportunity to work closely with executive and operational leaders on growth initiatives, capital investments, process improvements, cost-reduction opportunities and other strategic projects.</p><p><br></p><p>What You'll Do</p><ul><li>Lead financial analysis and modeling to support strategic business decisions and growth initiatives.</li><li>Build sophisticated financial models to evaluate investments, projects, operational changes and potential business opportunities.</li><li>Develop ROI, NPV, payback and scenario analyses to assess the financial impact of proposed initiatives.</li><li>Partner with operations, manufacturing, supply chain and leadership to develop business cases and quantify opportunities.</li><li>Analyze the financial impact of capital investments, automation, equipment purchases, capacity expansion and process improvements.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve profitability, reduce costs and optimize the use of company resources.</li><li>Develop and maintain annual budgets, forecasts and long-range financial plans.</li><li>Analyze actual results versus budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Develop financial and operational KPIs that provide leadership with better visibility into business performance.</li><li>Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable recommendations for non-financial leaders.</li><li>Support strategic and transformation projects by providing financial analysis, modeling and decision support.</li><li>Partner with accounting to ensure financial reporting and analysis accurately reflect business performance.</li><li>Continuously improve FP& A processes, reporting tools and analytical capabilities as the organization scales.</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054.</p>
<p>Our client is an established and growing manufacturing organization seeking a <strong>Corporate Accounting Manager</strong> to join its finance and accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys being hands-on with the numbers while also serving as a key partner to leadership and the broader organization. This is a hybrid position with plenty of flexibility for REMOTE work. </p><p><br></p><p>The Corporate Accounting Manager will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial reporting, strengthening accounting processes, and supporting the continued growth of the business. This position offers broad exposure across corporate accounting and the opportunity to work closely with the Controller, CFO, operations, and other members of the leadership team.</p><p><br></p><p>What You'll Do as Corporate Accounting Manager</p><ul><li>Manage and oversee corporate accounting activities, including general ledger, journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and month-end close.</li><li>Lead an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process.</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules for management.</li><li>Assist with consolidated financial reporting across multiple entities, locations, or business units.</li><li>Ensure accounting activities are performed in accordance with GAAP and company policies.</li><li>Research and provide guidance on technical accounting matters and complex transactions.</li><li>Develop, maintain, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.</li><li>Partner with plant accounting and operations teams to ensure accurate and consistent financial information.</li><li>Analyze balance sheet and income statement activity and identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Support the annual audit process and serve as a key point of contact with external auditors.</li><li>Oversee intercompany accounting and reconciliation activities.</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and other financial planning activities as needed.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, systems, and automation.</li><li>Support ERP improvements, system implementations, and other finance-related projects.</li><li>Provide financial information and analysis to help leadership make informed business decisions.</li><li>Take on additional responsibilities and special projects as the organization continues to grow.</li></ul><p>The ideal candidate will be a <strong>self-starter and problem solver</strong> who looks for ways to improve processes rather than simply maintaining the status quo. Manufacturing experience is important, but we're particularly interested in someone who understands how accounting connects to operations, profitability, inventory, working capital, and overall business performance.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054.</p>
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.
<p>Our client is a growing, private equity-backed manufacturing organization seeking an <strong>Assistant Controller</strong> to join its finance and accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys being hands-on while also looking to expand their leadership responsibilities and business impact.</p><p><br></p><p>The Assistant Controller will play a key role in the company's accounting and financial reporting functions, partnering closely with the Controller, CFO, operations leadership, and private equity ownership. This position will have broad exposure to the business and will be involved in financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, process improvement, and a variety of strategic accounting initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, a solid understanding of manufacturing finance, and the ability to move comfortably between detailed accounting work and higher-level business discussions.</p><p><br></p><p>What You'll Do as Assistant Controller</p><ul><li>Assist in managing the company's accounting and financial reporting functions.</li><li>Lead and support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements, management reporting packages, and supporting schedules.</li><li>Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and other corporate accounting functions.</li><li>Support consolidated financial reporting across multiple entities, facilities, or business units.</li><li>Partner with plant accounting teams to ensure accurate and consistent financial reporting.</li><li>Review accounting results and investigate variances, unusual activity, and potential issues.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.</li><li>Assist with technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting standards.</li><li>Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies and procedures.</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors and support annual audit activities.</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and other financial planning initiatives.</li><li>Support financial reporting and analysis provided to senior leadership, lenders, and the private equity sponsor.</li><li>Partner with operations and finance leadership to improve visibility into profitability, working capital, inventory, and other key business metrics.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, systems, and automation.</li><li>Participate in ERP enhancements, system implementations, acquisitions, integrations, and other finance-related projects.</li><li>Provide leadership and mentorship to accounting team members.</li><li>Serve as a key resource and potential backup to the Controller.</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Paralegal to join a litigation team and provide day-to-day support throughout the life of each case. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys on filings, discovery, case organization, and trial readiness while helping keep matters on track. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced legal environment. This position is <strong>hybrid, but will be out of Grand Rapids, Michigan.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare a range of litigation documents, including court filings, legal correspondence, and case-related materials, under attorney direction.</p><p>• Submit pleadings and other documents to state and federal courts using appropriate electronic filing procedures and ensure filing deadlines are met.</p><p>• Support the discovery process by organizing requests and responses, reviewing records, and coordinating the collection and production of documents.</p><p>• Gather, maintain, and summarize medical, financial, and other case records to assist attorneys with matter development.</p><p>• Maintain orderly case files, track key dates, and help manage calendars to keep litigation matters progressing according to schedule.</p><p>• Arrange depositions, hearings, client meetings, and other case events while confirming logistics with all involved parties.</p><p>• Assemble exhibits, witness materials, and trial notebooks to support attorneys during hearings and trial preparation.</p><p>• Serve as a reliable point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and third-party participants regarding case-related coordination.</p>