14 results for Controller in Sterling Heights, MI

Plant Controller We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Plant Controller to be a part of our team in Wixom, Michigan. In this role, you will be instrumental in the management and supervision of our plant's financial activities, including maintaining accurate financial records and projections, managing reporting requirements, and aiding in the development of forecasts and budgets. Responsibilities: • Oversee the creation of the plant's weekly financial forecast projection (FLASH projection) • Ensure timely and accurate delivery of daily, weekly, and monthly reports on plant KPIs • Handle all the plant's injection molding business reporting obligations • Oversee data consolidation and reporting, guaranteeing reliability, transparency, and consistency • Analyze financial variances and suggest appropriate corrective measures • Participate in the development of profitability and cash improvement actions, including financial assessments associated with these actions • Assist in the development and execution of the plant's capital budget • Lead month-end close activities, including the completion of month-end journal entries, Balance Sheet reconciliations, and month-end reporting • Evaluate financial risks and opportunities to month-end results and forecasts due to accounting impacts.

Assistant Controller Our trusted client is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join our team on a long-term engagement. This role is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in corporate accounting and financial controls. The ideal candidate will thrive in a hybrid work environment and bring expertise in areas such as journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes. This hybrid role is located in Ann Arbor Michigan and will report directly to the Controller. The day-to-day responsibilities include: • Prepare and review journal entries to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.• Oversee month-end close processes, including financial statement preparation and reporting.• Perform account reconciliations, including bank and balance sheet accounts, to maintain accuracy.• Monitor and maintain internal controls to uphold the integrity of financial data and processes.• Utilize financial systems such as Great Plains, HFM, and BlackLine to support accounting functions.• Collaborate with the corporate accounting team to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.• Analyze general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.• Support audits by preparing relevant documentation and addressing auditor inquiries.• Provide guidance on best practices for financial processes and reporting.• Assist in maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.

Controller We are looking for an experienced Controller (Corporate and Plant) to oversee and manage financial operations at our clients manufacturing company in Auburn Hills, Michigan. This role requires a meticulous individual with a strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow forecasting who is able to oversee and do the accounting and finance for five locations. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our accounting processes while contributing to the overall financial health of the company. Responsibilities:• Perform monthly general ledger closings, ensuring financial data is accurately calculated, posted, and reviewed.• Analyze financial information related to assets, liabilities, and capital to prepare balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other reports that summarize the company’s financial position.• Develop, implement, and oversee control procedures to maintain compliance and operational efficiency.• Audit contracts, orders, and vouchers while assisting in the preparation of governmental surveys.• Prepare for annual financial statement audits, ensuring all necessary documentation is in place.• Assign tasks to team members and review their work for accuracy, adherence to policies, and overall quality.• Evaluate and standardize accounting procedures to improve efficiency and streamline operations.• Collaborate with internal project managers to gather data for monthly revenue recognition and accrual reporting.• Conduct operational surveys to assess organizational needs and recommend system improvements.• Compile and analyze financial data for use in cash flow forecasting and decision-making.

Controller Company Overview:Join a well-established and highly competitive company in the distribution and manufacturing industry. Our organization is known for leveraging innovation and operational excellence to dominate its market segment. We pride ourselves on offering a collaborative company culture, excellent benefits, and a supportive environment where employees can thrive and grow professionally.We are seeking an experienced and proactive Controller to manage our financial operations, oversee accounting processes, and provide strategic guidance. This hands-on role requires a skilled professional who is comfortable wearing many hats and contributing both tactically and strategically in a fast-paced environment. Financial Management:Oversee and manage the company’s Profit & Loss (P& L) statement, providing detailed financial insights to guide decision-making.Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, helping ownership plan for both short-term objectives and long-term growth.Provide financial analysis and reporting to track performance and highlight key trends or areas for improvement.Accounting Operations:Manage monthly and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting across multiple entities.Oversee the consolidation of financial statements for the company and its related entities.Collaborate with the company’s CPA firm for the preparation of financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and other standards.Job Costing & Inventory Oversight:Implement and manage job costing practices to measure profitability at the customer, product, and project levels.Monitor and manage inventory valuation to ensure accurate reporting and efficient operations.Supervisory Role:Oversee and mentor the staff accountant(s), ensuring workflow efficiency and adherence to best practices.Direct payroll oversight, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and local regulations, and timely payroll processing.Strategic Partnership with Ownership:Act as a trusted advisor, providing ownership with actionable financial recommendations on profit maximization, growth strategies, and cost management.Support operational leadership in evaluating and pursuing new revenue streams or strategic initiatives.Regulatory Compliance and Internal Controls:Ensure compliance with tax regulations and oversee tax preparation in collaboration with external consultants.Maintain and strengthen internal controls to safeguard company resources and ensure the integrity of financial reporting. QualificationsEducationbachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. CPA or CMA designation strongly preferred.Experience:Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership role.Proven experience in consolidations, oversight of multiple entities, job costing, and the manufacturing or distribution industry is strongly preferred.

Staff Accountant Staff AccountantDepartment: FinanceReports to: ControllerFLSA Status: ExemptAbout the RoleOur client, a fast-growing construction company operating in more than eight states, is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their dynamic Finance team. This hybrid role (3 days in-office) offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a collaborative and expanding organization known for its positive culture, team support, and commitment to professional development.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Participate in the month-end close, including journal entries and preparation of financial statements</li><li>Maintain and reconcile job cost data, assist in work-in-process (WIP) schedules, and support financial reviews</li><li>Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for accounts such as prepaids, credit cards, and fixed assets</li><li>Process customer invoices, monitor payment status, and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Support operations with service agreements, proposals, and cost-of-service estimates</li><li>Collaborate on accounts payable and receivable functions, including vendor invoice coding and purchase requisition creation</li><li>Review expense reports to ensure proper job costing</li><li>Assist in payroll reconciliation, entering labor hours, and troubleshooting payroll-related system issues</li><li>Compile reports, presentations, and performance metrics for leadership review</li><li>Maintain department records and participate in document control and data management</li><li>Engage in continuous process improvements and recommend updated procedures</li></ul>For immediate and confidential consideration please apply today. If you have questions or if you would like more information, please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248) 365-6131,

Staff Accountant We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in New Boston, Michigan. This Contract-to-permanent position offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining in-office collaboration and remote flexibility. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in managing daily accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting new business initiatives. Responsibilities: • Handle daily financial transactions, including invoicing, cash receipts, disbursements, and related accounting activities. • Prepare and analyze profit and loss statements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for assigned areas. • Perform general ledger and bank reconciliations, addressing and resolving discrepancies as needed. • Develop and implement accounting processes and procedures for new initiatives and transactions. • Create journal entries and oversee period-end close activities, investigating and explaining variances when necessary. • Assist in billing and accounting functions for various departments across the organization. • Collaborate with the Tax department to implement sales tax software, process returns, and ensure timely payments. • Identify and address issues related to billing, cash management, and disbursements for internal and external stakeholders. • Work with the Controller and peers to recommend and execute process improvements. • Participate in special projects and provide ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed.

Staff Accountant We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in New Boston, Michigan. This Contract-to-long-term role offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining three days in-office with two days remote. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in financial transactions, reconciliations, and reporting to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of our accounting processes. Responsibilities: • Manage daily financial transactions, including invoicing, cash receipts, and disbursements, ensuring accuracy and compliance. • Prepare and review profit and loss statements, tax filings, and bank reconciliations for assigned areas. • Perform journal entry preparation and execute period-end close activities, analyzing and explaining any variances. • Develop and implement accounting processes and procedures for new business initiatives. • Oversee general ledger account reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies. • Address and resolve billing, cash receipt, and disbursement issues for both internal and external stakeholders. • Assist in the implementation of sales tax software, prepare sales tax returns, and coordinate payments with the Tax department. • Collaborate with the Controller and team members to identify and execute process improvements for accounting operations. • Lead or contribute to special projects and provide ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed.

Payroll Accountant Job Title: Payroll Accountant Department: Accounting Division: Finance Position Status: Non-Exempt Supervisory Role: N/AOur client, a growing company in the non-automotive manufacturing and technology sector, is seeking a reliable and detail-driven Payroll Accountant to join their Accounting team. This role is essential to ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data across payroll, accounts payable, journal entries, reconciliations, and audit support. The Payroll Accountant will report directly to the Assistant Controller and is expected to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to a collaborative and high-performing environment.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Maintain and process payroll data including wages, commissions, bonuses, time records, paid time off, deductions, and withholdings.</li><li>Ensure compliance in processing payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, and other withholdings.</li><li>Reconcile payroll transactions to the general ledger and monthly bank activity.</li><li>Issue and reissue payments or corrections related to payroll discrepancies or terminations.</li><li>Provide support to the accounts payable function through invoice data entry and issue resolution.</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end journal entries and account reconciliations for assigned areas.</li><li>Participate in the month-end and year-end close processes.</li><li>Adhere to established accounting policies and contribute to process improvement initiatives.</li><li>Support external audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.</li><li>Remain current on relevant accounting standards and practices.</li><li>Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned.</li></ul>For immediate and confidential consideration, please apply today. If you have questions, or if you would like more information, please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131

Director of Accounting Are you a seasoned accounting leader ready to make a strategic impact in a dynamic automotive organization? Robert Half is seeking a Director of Accounting for a long-term contract opportunity with our client in Plymouth, Michigan. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead financial operations, ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, and provide critical insights that drive business decisions. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements, ensuring full compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory standards.</li><li>Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, maintaining accuracy and timeliness in reporting.</li><li>Develop and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial integrity.</li><li>Manage internal and external audits, addressing findings and implementing corrective actions.</li><li>Deliver financial analysis and strategic recommendations to senior leadership to support planning and decision-making.</li><li>Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial consultants.</li><li>Drive special projects, including system implementations and process improvements.</li><li>Mentor and develop a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.</li><li>Stay current on evolving accounting standards and regulatory changes, ensuring ongoing compliance.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For:<ul><li>Proven experience in a senior accounting leadership role, ideally within the automotive or manufacturing sector.</li><li>Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.</li><li>Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.</li><li>CPA or equivalent certification preferred.</li></ul>This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your expertise to a respected industry leader and play a key role in shaping its financial future.

Director/Manager Financial Reporting 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. Responsibilities: • Handle the creation and analysis of internal financial reports and fiscal records. • Manage the development, analysis, and interpretation of statistical and accounting data to evaluate profitability. • Prepare financial reports and projections for the Operating Committee and the Board of Directors. • Foster business relationships with internal business personnel, external auditors, insurance examiners, and other regulatory groups. • Oversee the corporate ledger and serve as a technical resource for accounting processes. • Manage chart of accounts and other hierarchies, write reports, and coordinate with technical resources to ensure automated feeds function properly. • Collaborate with various business partners across the company to develop accounting infrastructure-related solutions. • Determine overall work assignments and projects for the Financial Reporting team and ensure adequate resources and skills are available. • Oversee talent acquisition, training and development, and coaching and counseling processes for the Financial Reporting team. • Supervise the timely completion and submission of all statutory reporting requirements. • Assist in the development and implementation of corporate policies, objectives, and standards. • Research and implement new developments in GAAP and statutory accounting pronouncements. • Work with the Actuarial Department to review financial results. • Analyze Financial Statements and provide summarizations of significant items. • Appraise the operating results of Financial Reporting and develop innovative approaches to improve accuracy and operating effectiveness. • Maintain compliance with all laws and regulations that govern the business processes in the department.

International Tax Manager Corporate International Tax Manager Location: Southfield, MI | Hybrid (Tues-Thurs in office)Our client, a global service company, is seeking a Corporate International Tax Manager 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.This hybrid position (3 days in-office: Tuesday through Thursday) reports to the Tax Operations Director. Relocation assistance is not provided.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>International Tax Planning: Identify strategic opportunities to optimize tax outcomes related to growth, restructuring, and global expansion.</li><li>Team Development: Coach and mentor tax staff to build technical knowledge and support career growth.</li><li>Tax Controversy: Manage and respond to global tax audits and inquiries, collaborating with internal teams and external advisors.</li><li>M& A Support: Provide tax guidance on acquisitions, including due diligence, structuring, and integration planning.</li><li>Global Tax Optimization: Work with cross-functional teams on cross-border transactions, intercompany agreements, and transfer pricing to maximize global tax efficiency.</li><li>Compliance Management: 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>Regulatory Monitoring: Stay current on evolving international tax laws (e.g., BEPS Pillar 2) and incorporate updates into company strategy.</li><li>Cross-functional Collaboration: 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>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.

Accounting Manager We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee and enhance financial operations within our organization. This role requires a meticulous individual who can manage multiple accounting processes, ensure compliance with industry standards, and drive process improvements. Based in Farmington Hills, Michigan, this position offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Manage and oversee the full accounting cycle, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and invoicing functions.• Utilize NetSuite software to streamline and automate accounting processes, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.• Apply advanced knowledge of GAAP and US GAAP principles to maintain compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.• Prepare and analyze direct and indirect cost accounting reports, including amortization schedules and percentage of completion accounting.• Collaborate with stakeholders to manage job costing processes and ensure financial alignment with project goals.• Handle construction-specific accounting practices, including AIA documents, lien waivers, and other related documentation.• Develop and implement process improvements leveraging IT and accounting expertise.• Use advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, to analyze and present financial data effectively.• Ensure the confidentiality and security of sensitive financial information.• Provide leadership and mentorship to accounting staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

Indirect Tax Manager We are looking for an experienced Indirect Tax Manager to lead compliance, reporting, and strategic initiatives related to sales tax, use tax, personal property tax, and other indirect tax areas. This role involves ensuring accurate tax filings, managing audits, and optimizing processes to minimize risks while supporting the organization’s financial objectives. If you have a strong background in taxation and are passionate about driving efficiency and compliance, this opportunity is for you. Responsibilities: • Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of indirect tax returns, including sales tax, use tax, and personal property tax, across multiple jurisdictions. • Establish and refine tax compliance processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting. • Conduct research and provide interpretation of state and local tax regulations to maintain compliance and mitigate risks. • Lead and manage audits and inquiries related to indirect taxes, including communication with tax authorities. • Maintain and enhance tax determination systems, ensuring accurate application of tax rates to transactions. • Collaborate with finance, accounting, and operations teams to provide strategic guidance on indirect tax matters. • Monitor legislative changes in tax laws and implement necessary updates to ensure compliance. • Oversee exemption certificate management processes and ensure proper documentation is maintained. • Optimize tax automation tools and workflows to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency. • Advise senior leadership on tax risks, planning opportunities, and potential process improvements.

Credit/Collections Supervisor/Manager We are offering an exciting opportunity in the financial sector located in Grand Blanc, Michigan. The role of Credit/Collections Supervisor/Manager involves managing member solutions collection programs and ensuring portfolio performance. This role is based in a credit union setting and entails a wide range of responsibilities, from loan underwriting to bankruptcy processing. Responsibilities: • Oversee and manage the credit union's Member Solution's Collection programs to ensure efficiency • Lead the Member Solutions Department, coaching and training team members in diverse areas such as loan restructures, bankruptcy processing, and loan servicing • Handle loan underwriting for consumer, mortgage, and commercial loans • Oversee areas of Bankruptcy Administration, Reserve Analysis, Credit Bureau Disputes, Deposit and Loan Fraud, Foreclosures, and Repo Assets • Stay updated on compliance matters associated with the department responsibilities and advocate for necessary changes • Act as a liaison between Credit Union Team Members, Loan Review Committees, Members, and other credit union department leaders • Handle third-party vendor management for the collections arena, collection system configuration, and deploying internal credit risk controls • Assist the Chief Lending Officer with planning and strategic initiatives • Perform administrative duties in regards to requirements of Secondary Mortgage Market Due Diligence requirements as well as SBA, Student Lending and all other internal needs of the Member Solutions Department.