We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee and manage the financial operations of our organization in Troy, Michigan. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial reporting, audits, and compliance, with a proven track record of ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial processes. This is a key leadership role requiring attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring all financial data is accurate and completed on time.<br>• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements to provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership.<br>• Oversee year-end closing activities, including reconciliations and adjustments, to ensure compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Coordinate and manage year-end audits, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors.<br>• Compile and present year-end financial statements, ensuring they meet regulatory and internal standards.<br>• Implement and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial data and reporting.<br>• Monitor and manage compliance with financial regulations and company policies.<br>• Provide mentorship and guidance to the finance team, fostering growth and development.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller Consultant for a long-term engagement in Sandusky, Michigan. This position focuses on overseeing and optimizing financial operations within the plant, ensuring efficiency, profitability, and compliance. This onsite role reports directly to the Operational Controller. </p><p><br></p><p>The day-to-day responsibilities include: </p><p><br></p><p>• Oversee and manage the financial performance of the plant, including tracking key metrics and identifying variances.</p><p>• Develop cost rates and ensure their accuracy through regular maintenance.</p><p>• Analyze standard cost variances and provide actionable insights to improve efficiency.</p><p>• Support business unit controllers by providing key data for customer and part profitability evaluations.</p><p>• Lead and validate cost-saving initiatives to drive financial performance.</p><p>• Facilitate month-end close activities, ensuring timely reporting and thorough analysis.</p><p>• Prepare forecasts and analyze deviations from prior projections to guide strategic decisions.</p><p>• Coordinate the annual operating plan, including financial planning and budgeting activities.</p><p>• Manage the plant’s capital expenditure process, including economic evaluations for proposed investments.</p><p>• Act as a trusted partner to the Plant Manager and collaborate with regional and global corporate teams.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Corporate Controller to oversee and drive the financial and accounting operations of our organization. Based in Dearborn, Michigan, this leadership role requires a highly organized individual with a strong background in financial reporting, compliance, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will play a critical part in shaping our financial strategy while managing internal controls and mentoring the accounting team.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.<br>• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial statements in compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.<br>• Lead and coordinate monthly and year-end close processes across multiple divisions, ensuring timely and precise reporting.<br>• Develop and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets and maintain regulatory compliance.<br>• Collaborate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory agencies to ensure successful audits and adherence to requirements.<br>• Prepare and submit monthly banking covenant reports while analyzing financial data to support strategic decision-making.<br>• Provide senior leadership with detailed financial analyses and reports to guide business strategy.<br>• Drive improvements in financial systems, automation, and processes to enhance operational efficiency.<br>• Mentor, lead, and develop the accounting team to foster a culture of growth and high performance.<br>• Oversee tax planning and compliance activities, ensuring timely filings and minimizing tax exposure.
We are looking for a skilled Accounting Manager to lead and manage the accounting functions of a growing $90MM distribution company in Troy, Michigan. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in general accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes. Reporting directly to the Controller, you will play a vital role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and maintaining the integrity of the organization’s accounting operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage daily accounting operations, ensuring compliance with standard practices and company policies.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries, including recurring and adjusting entries.<br>• Oversee the maintenance of the general ledger, ensuring accurate account coding and reconciliations.<br>• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts.<br>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial records promptly and accurately.<br>• Lead the month-end close process, including accruals, deferrals, and financial statement preparation.<br>• Collaborate with the Controller to draft and review month-end reporting packages, ensuring timely submission.<br>• Support annual audit preparations and assist with tax filings.<br>• Develop and implement best practices to improve workflows and enhance financial controls.<br>• Mentor and guide less experienced accounting staff, providing training and resolving escalated issues.
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead financial operations and ensure compliance with accounting standards. This role involves overseeing key functions such as journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting to support business objectives. Based in Southfield, Michigan, this is an excellent opportunity for a meticulous individual to drive process improvements and contribute to organizational success.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and post monthly journal entries for transactions including debt, credit cards, payroll, leases, and intercompany activities.<br>• Reconcile cash accounts to bank statements, ensuring accuracy and investigating any discrepancies.<br>• Oversee inventory and fixed asset management, including tracking, reporting, and calculating depreciation.<br>• Generate and analyze monthly key performance indicators (KPIs) to support informed financial decision-making.<br>• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement preparation.<br>• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, supporting audit and tax-related activities.<br>• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement strategies to streamline accounting operations.
We are seeking a Director/Manager Financial Reporting in the insurance industry, located in Livonia, Michigan. This role is pivotal for managing both internal and external financial reporting, recordkeeping, tax reporting, and performance measure reporting. Furthermore, the role involves maintaining and developing all aspects of financial reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Handle the creation and analysis of internal financial reports and fiscal records.<br>• Manage the development, analysis, and interpretation of statistical and accounting data to evaluate profitability.<br>• Prepare financial reports and projections for the Operating Committee and the Board of Directors.<br>• Foster business relationships with internal business personnel, external auditors, insurance examiners, and other regulatory groups.<br>• Oversee the corporate ledger and serve as a technical resource for accounting processes.<br>• Manage chart of accounts and other hierarchies, write reports, and coordinate with technical resources to ensure automated feeds function properly.<br>• Collaborate with various business partners across the company to develop accounting infrastructure-related solutions.<br>• Determine overall work assignments and projects for the Financial Reporting team and ensure adequate resources and skills are available.<br>• Oversee talent acquisition, training and development, and coaching and counseling processes for the Financial Reporting team.<br>• Supervise the timely completion and submission of all statutory reporting requirements.<br>• Assist in the development and implementation of corporate policies, objectives, and standards.<br>• Research and implement new developments in GAAP and statutory accounting pronouncements.<br>• Work with the Actuarial Department to review financial results.<br>• Analyze Financial Statements and provide summarizations of significant items.<br>• Appraise the operating results of Financial Reporting and develop innovative approaches to improve accuracy and operating effectiveness.<br>• Maintain compliance with all laws and regulations that govern the business processes in the department.
<p><strong>Corporate International Tax Manager</strong></p><p> <strong>Location: Southfield, MI | Hybrid (Tues-Thurs in office)</strong></p><p>Our client, a global service company, is seeking a <strong>Corporate International Tax Manager</strong> to join their growing tax team. In this impactful role, you will help drive international tax strategy, ensure global compliance, and contribute to tax-efficient business decisions that support ongoing international operations.</p><p>This hybrid position (3 days in-office: Tuesday through Thursday) reports to the Tax Operations Director. Relocation assistance is not provided.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li><strong>International Tax Planning:</strong> Identify strategic opportunities to optimize tax outcomes related to growth, restructuring, and global expansion.</li><li><strong>Team Development:</strong> Coach and mentor tax staff to build technical knowledge and support career growth.</li><li><strong>Tax Controversy:</strong> Manage and respond to global tax audits and inquiries, collaborating with internal teams and external advisors.</li><li><strong>M& A Support:</strong> Provide tax guidance on acquisitions, including due diligence, structuring, and integration planning.</li><li><strong>Global Tax Optimization:</strong> Work with cross-functional teams on cross-border transactions, intercompany agreements, and transfer pricing to maximize global tax efficiency.</li><li><strong>Compliance Management:</strong> Oversee third-party advisors and ensure timely, accurate completion of U.S. and international filings (CbCR, Forms 5471, 8858, 8865), including transfer pricing documentation.</li><li><strong>Regulatory Monitoring:</strong> Stay current on evolving international tax laws (e.g., BEPS Pillar 2) and incorporate updates into company strategy.</li><li><strong>Cross-functional Collaboration:</strong> Partner with business leaders, legal, finance, and external tax experts to provide strategic input on global decisions.</li><li>Other responsibilities as assigned.</li></ul><p>For immediate and confidential consideration, please apply today. If you have questions, or would like more information, please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131.</p>
<p><strong>Robert Half is seeking an accomplished and motivated Accounting Manager</strong> to support a multi-generational high-net-worth family with a longstanding legacy in their industry. The <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> will oversee and enhance the management of the family’s personal finances, investments, trusts, taxes, and multi-entity structures. This hands-on leadership role reports directly to senior family office leadership and collaborates closely with external advisors.</p><p><br></p><p>In this role, you’ll coordinate the accounting and reporting for the family’s wealth and investments, prepare monthly and annual financial statements, manage trust accounting, and ensure tax compliance with external tax firms. You’ll also play a pivotal role in cash flow planning, budgeting, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. By maintaining a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality, the Accounting Manager will contribute directly to the family’s estate planning and long-term wealth preservation strategies.</p><p><br></p><p>As a leader, the <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> will manage and mentor a small team while improving internal processes and remaining hands-on in key operations. Responsibilities include evaluating systems, enhancing workflows, and tackling special projects related to the family’s business and personal financial oversight.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced and motivated Tax Manager to join our clients team in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. This leadership role offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with clients across diverse industries while mentoring and guiding team members. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical tax expertise, organizational skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional client service.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and review federal and multi-state tax returns, including C-Corps, S-Corps, Partnerships, and Individual filings.</p><p>• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries, ensuring high-quality service and compliance with tax regulations.</p><p>• Conduct tax planning and research using cloud-based software to identify opportunities and risks.</p><p>• Provide leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering growth and collaboration.</p><p>• Communicate directly with clients to understand their needs and offer tailored tax solutions.</p><p>• Analyze complex tax issues and recommend strategies to minimize liabilities and maximize benefits.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations while maintaining a high standard of accuracy.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline processes and improve efficiency in tax engagements.</p><p>• Stay updated on changes in tax laws and industry trends to provide informed guidance and insights.</p><p>• Assist in developing and implementing firm-wide tax policies and best practices.</p>
We are looking for a highly skilled Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join our team in Livonia, Michigan. In this role, you will lead efforts to optimize financial strategies, oversee budgeting processes, and provide key insights to drive business decisions. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in financial planning and data analytics, coupled with exceptional leadership skills.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the development and execution of annual budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.<br>• Manage financial planning and analysis processes, including cash forecasting and capital management.<br>• Provide strategic recommendations to business units using data-driven insights from financial models.<br>• Oversee accounting functions to ensure compliance with financial regulations and accuracy in reporting.<br>• Utilize advanced accounting software systems and tools, such as Adaptive Insights and CRM platforms, to streamline operations.<br>• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and analyze trends to support decision-making.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cost optimization and revenue growth.<br>• Prepare detailed financial reports and presentations for stakeholders, highlighting key findings and recommendations.<br>• Drive improvements in budget processes and ensure adherence to financial best practices.<br>• Support the implementation of enterprise performance management (EPM) tools to enhance workflow efficiency.
<p>A Macomb County-based global defense contract manufacturer is seeking a skilled <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to join its team. This key leadership position will oversee the company’s accounting operations and play a critical role in financial planning, reporting, and execution during an exciting growth phase for the organization.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</p><ul><li><strong>Supervisory Leadership</strong>: Manage and mentor a team of two accounting professionals, ensuring their development and performance align with organizational goals.</li><li><strong>Month-End Close</strong>: Lead the month-end close process and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.</li><li><strong>Budgeting and Forecasting</strong>: Prepare, analyze, and refine annual budgets and forecasts, contributing to strategic business decisions.</li><li><strong>Reporting</strong>: Provide in-depth financial reports and insights to executive leadership, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.</li><li><strong>Integration Support</strong>: Act as a key partner in system integrations, leveraging experience to streamline processes and improve outcomes.</li><li><strong>DoD (Department of Defense) Compliance</strong>: Support accounting and reporting processes while adhering to DoD requirements (experience in this area is highly preferred).</li><li><strong>Systems Expertise</strong>: Work with Microsoft Dynamics (preferred) or similar ERP systems to optimize accounting workflows.</li><li><strong>Growth Support</strong>: Leverage a proven track record of successfully leading and adapting companies through periods of growth, ensuring stability and scalability in accounting processes.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong>:</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA is a plus.</li><li>Minimum of 5-7 years of accounting experience; defense or manufacturing industry background is highly desirable.</li><li>Demonstrated leadership experience, managing and supervising a small team.</li><li>Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.</li><li>Experience with systems integration, with a preference for Microsoft Dynamics ERP.</li><li>Familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD) regulations and reporting standards is highly preferred.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, with the proven ability to manage the complexities of a growing organization.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Attributes</strong>:</p><ul><li>Detail-oriented problem solver with strong organizational and management skills.</li><li>Adaptability to work effectively in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build collaborative relationships across departments.</li></ul><p><strong>About the Company</strong>:</p><p>Our client is a leader in the dynamic global defense manufacturing space, committed to delivering innovative and reliable solutions to its partners. They are currently navigating an exciting period of growth and are seeking leadership that can ensure stability while advancing their strategic objectives.</p>
