We are looking for a skilled Accounting Manager to join our team in Garden City, Michigan. This position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented, with a solid foundation in accounting practices and a deep understanding of manufacturing operations, including production flow and inventory management. The role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure financial accuracy, cost control, and operational efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage inventory and manufacturing cost accounting, including raw material tracking, consumption, and yield analysis.<br>• Monitor scrap reporting, metal loss, and raw material recovery to ensure accurate financial reporting.<br>• Maintain and update cost components such as materials, freight, labor, and overhead allocations.<br>• Reconcile monthly and annual physical inventory counts to ensure accurate valuation.<br>• Oversee work-in-progress reconciliation across production stages for inventory accuracy.<br>• Lead month-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparing financial statements.<br>• Develop and analyze operational metrics such as productivity, scrap rates, and manufacturing margins.<br>• Create dashboards and reporting tools for plant leadership and executive management.<br>• Supervise and mentor accounting team members, assigning tasks and reviewing work for accuracy.<br>• Strengthen internal controls and identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.
<p>This isn’t just accounting—it’s construction finance with purpose. Our client, a long-standing and highly respected home builder, is seeking a <strong>Direct Hire Project Accountant</strong> to join their team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in managing the financial side of building homes and communities. You’ll be responsible for tracking job costs, analyzing variances, and ensuring budgets are aligned with project goals. Working closely with project managers and field teams, you’ll help bring financial clarity to every phase of construction. If you’re detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to see the tangible results of your work, this is your opportunity to help build more than homes—you’ll help build a legacy!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Prepare accurate financial statements, gross profit reports, and cost of sales analyses.</p><p>• Manage customer earnest money deposits and oversee sales budgets for individual projects.</p><p>• Handle month-end close processes, including preparing quarterly work papers and reconciling accounts.</p><p>• Conduct detailed bank reconciliations and maintain correspondence with investors.</p><p>• Track work-in-progress (WIP) and job costs to support construction accounting processes.</p><p>• Perform budgeting and forecasting activities to support financial planning.</p><p>• Utilize advanced Excel functions, such as VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables, to analyze large datasets.</p><p>• Maintain the general ledger and process journal entries with precision.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Controller on special projects and ensure timely completion.</p><p>• Monitor and improve accounting workflows for enhanced operational efficiency.</p>
<p><strong>Staff / Senior Accountant (Confidential Search)</strong></p><p> Location: Metro Detroit | Hybrid</p><p><strong>About Our Client</strong></p><p> Our client is a well-established, growing manufacturing and service company with a strong reputation for quality and operational excellence. Operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, the organization values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. The finance team plays a critical role as a strategic business partner, ensuring accurate reporting while driving insights that support operational and executive decision-making.</p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p> Our client is seeking a Staff or Senior Accountant (level commensurate with experience) to join its shared services finance team. This role goes beyond transactional accounting and requires a proactive professional who thrives in an evolving environment, embraces ambiguity, and brings forward recommendations that improve processes and strengthen controls.</p><p>The ideal candidate will be comfortable acting as a stakeholder across departments—partnering with operations, FP&A, and leadership to analyze results, identify trends, and recommend actionable improvements. Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and clear communication are essential. This position reports to the Accounting Manager.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own and execute complex monthly inventory and cost-related account reconciliations, including inventory reserves, standard cost variances, and management estimates</li><li>Analyze manufacturing and operational variances, identify margin drivers, and provide insights into cost trends and inefficiencies</li><li>Support month-end close, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting with thorough documentation</li><li>Assist with budget-to-actual analysis, particularly COGS and production-related expenses</li><li>Partner cross-functionally to track inventory trends, cost changes, and forecast financial impacts</li><li>Support audit requests and internal control requirements, providing detailed reconciliation and general ledger support</li><li>Proactively identify process gaps, recommend improvements, and contribute to system enhancements that increase efficiency and reporting accuracy</li><li>Present ad hoc financial analyses and insights to leadership and operational stakeholders</li></ul><p>This role requires comfort working in a dynamic environment where priorities may shift. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and the confidence to challenge existing processes constructively.</p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>3+ years of accounting or audit experience (public accounting or industry experience considered)</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance</li><li>Experience with ERP systems; familiarity with NetSuite or similar platforms is a plus</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with financial reporting tools</li><li>High integrity, strong organizational skills, and excellent written and verbal communication abilities</li></ul><p>Our client offers the opportunity to make a visible impact within a collaborative organization that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.</p><p>For consideration, call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Harper Woods, Michigan. This role is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in accounting principles and a passion for maintaining accuracy in financial operations. As part of our accounting team, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance, preparing reports, and supporting various financial processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and record journal entries to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.<br>• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to uphold financial integrity.<br>• Utilize accounting software such as Sage Timberline and QuickBooks to manage financial data.<br>• Assist with tax preparation and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.<br>• Support audit activities by providing necessary documentation and responding to inquiries.<br>• Collaborate with team members to enhance accounting processes and systems.<br>• Generate reports and analyze financial data to provide insights for decision-making.<br>• Ensure adherence to company policies and accounting standards in all financial activities.
<p>We are looking for a skilled Tax & Accounting Manager to join our team in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This is a unique public firm offering an accelerated partner track to run their own branch/location. This position requires a highly motivated individual with a strong background in accounting, tax services, and client relationship management. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and providing advisory services to clients.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee a range of accounting tasks, including financial statement preparation, review, and finalization.</p><p>• Manage client projects, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are completed efficiently.</p><p>• Identify client challenges and recommend effective solutions to address deficiencies.</p><p>• Maintain and strengthen client relationships through consistent communication and support.</p><p>• Ensure compliance deadlines are managed effectively for all assigned clients.</p><p>• Assist with onboarding new clients and integrating them into the company’s processes.</p><p>• Prepare and review individual and business tax returns, as well as create tax projections for clients.</p><p>• Conduct client meetings to provide advisory services and analyze financial statements.</p><p>• Lead and manage assigned staff, ensuring productivity and alignment with organizational goals.</p><p>• Travel to client locations or company offices as necessary to support operational needs.</p>
<p>Our trusted client is looking for a highly skilled Director of Finance for a long-term engagement. This is a long-term position, offering the opportunity to lead key financial operations and collaborate closely with senior analysts and the operations team. The fully remote role will involve overseeing critical financial processes such as forecasting, budgeting, and reporting, ensuring the organization's financial health and strategic planning are supported effectively.</p><p><br></p><p>The day-to-day responsibilities include: </p><p><br></p><p>• Lead the quarterly forecasting process, ensuring timely and accurate financial projections.</p><p>• Manage the development and execution of annual budgets, collaborating across departments for alignment.</p><p>• Oversee month-end closing activities by working closely with the accounting team to review financials and statistical data.</p><p>• Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports, providing insights to support decision-making.</p><p>• Monitor cash flow forecasts to ensure the organization maintains optimal liquidity.</p><p>• Collaborate with the operations team to analyze workforce productivity and align financial strategies with operational goals.</p><p>• Supervise senior analysts, providing guidance on data collection and reporting activities.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for financial process improvements and implement best practices to enhance efficiency.</p><p>• Support leadership in strategic planning by delivering actionable financial insights and recommendations.</p>
We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team in Redford, Michigan. In this Contract to permanent position, you will handle key financial functions such as accounts payable and accounts receivable, while also managing daily office operations. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with strong accounting skills and administrative expertise.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process accounts payable transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.<br>• Manage accounts receivable functions, including invoicing and payment collection.<br>• Utilize QuickBooks to maintain accurate financial records and perform reconciliations.<br>• Perform data entry tasks to update accounting and administrative records.<br>• Oversee office operations, including coordinating supplies and managing workflows.<br>• Process invoices and verify proper documentation for financial transactions.<br>• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth financial and administrative processes.<br>• Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records.<br>• Maintain organized filing systems for both financial and administrative documents.
<p>The Property Accountant is responsible for the accurate financial reporting and accounting of assigned real estate properties. This role partners closely with property management and ownership to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial information, while maintaining strong internal controls and adherence to budgets, lender requirements, and accounting standards. The Property Accountant supports month-end close, budgeting, audit and tax preparation, and financing-related reporting across a portfolio of properties.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, including cash, assets, and liabilities, and perform analytical reviews of operational data such as expense classification and budget adherence.</li><li>Post monthly journal entries to ensure financial statements are accurate and properly stated.</li><li>Provide timely and accurate financial reports to property managers and ownership on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.</li><li>Assist with the preparation of annual and monthly budgets for assigned properties and related entities.</li><li>Coordinate with tax and audit professionals to prepare annual financial information and ensure timely filing of audit and tax returns.</li><li>Review and ensure proper classification of all property-level revenues and expenses.</li><li>Monitor cash balances regularly to ensure sufficient funds for operations and timely payment of liabilities.</li><li>Ensure timely payment of mortgages and other property-related obligations.</li><li>Assist with the preparation of financial reporting related to financing and refinancing activities, including lender reporting and compliance requirements.</li><li>Prepare and process replacement reserve draws in accordance with lender and ownership requirements.</li><li>Record fixed assets on a quarterly basis and ensure accurate capitalization.</li><li>Review job cost invoices and postings to confirm accuracy and alignment with approved budgets.</li><li>Assist with special projects and ad hoc accounting initiatives as assigned.</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.</li><li>Two (2)+ years of property or real estate accounting experience preferred.</li><li>Working knowledge of GAAP and property accounting principles.</li><li>Experience with property management or accounting software (e.g., Yardi, MRI, AppFolio, or similar) preferred.</li><li>Strong reconciliation, analytical, and organizational skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple properties and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with property managers and ownership.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>🚨 <strong>Cost Accountant II | Manufacturing | Onsite</strong></p><p> 📍 Maple Grove, MN</p><p> 💰 $80K–$100K (DOE)</p><p>I’m partnering with a growing manufacturing operation seeking a <strong>Cost Accountant II</strong> to own cost integrity, drive variance analysis, and support plant leadership with actionable financial insight.</p><p>This is a hands-on role embedded with operations — ideal for someone who enjoys the shop floor as much as the spreadsheet.</p><p>🔍 What You’ll Own</p><ul><li>Product costing, variance analysis, and standard cost maintenance</li><li>Cycle counts and inventory accuracy initiatives</li><li>Month-end close support and cost reporting</li><li>Cost-benefit analysis and margin improvement recommendations</li><li>ERP-driven data analysis to support operational decisions</li><li>Internal controls and audit support</li></ul><p>🤝 Operational Partnership</p><ul><li>Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and plant leadership</li><li>Participate in production meetings to support real-time decisions</li><li>Mentor junior accounting staff and foster a strong team culture</li></ul><p>✅ What You Bring</p><ul><li>5+ years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing</li><li>Strong GL and month-end close experience</li><li>Advanced Excel (PivotTables, lookups, complex formulas)</li><li>ERP experience with large data sets</li><li>GAAP knowledge; CPA is a plus</li></ul><p>This is a high-visibility role with direct impact on profitability and operational performance.</p><p>📩 If this aligns with your background — or you know someone who fits — let’s connect.</p>
<p>** Local Candidates to the Detroit Metro Area Only**</p><p>We are looking for a Treasury Accountant to join our team in Northern Oakland County in Michigan. This role is hybrid located in Genesee County. In this role, you will provide essential support to business members by managing treasury services, ensuring compliance with banking regulations, and improving cash management processes. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate across departments while delivering exceptional service to our clients.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist business members with treasury services such as wires, remote deposit capture, and positive pay.</p><p>• Train business clients and branch staff on using treasury platforms and processing payments effectively.</p><p>• Set up and onboard new treasury services, including configuring system access, limits, approvals, and equipment.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve issues related to online banking, payment errors, wire transfers, and fraud disputes.</p><p>• Address business account inquiries, including deposits, loans, credit cards, statements, and payoff requests.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless cash management services.</p><p>• Prepare proposals, product documentation, reporting, and maintain accurate records.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to internal policies and compliance with relevant banking regulations.</p><p>• Support discrepancy investigations and contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting activities.</p><p>• Act as backup for daily cash management operations, including reconciliations, wire processing, and settlement tasks.</p>
<p><strong>Technical Accounting Supervisor</strong></p><p> <strong>Fortune 200 Company | Hybrid</strong></p><p>Our client, a Fortune 200 organization consistently recognized as a top place to work, is seeking a <strong>Technical Accounting Supervisor</strong> to join its high-performing accounting policy and external reporting team. This is a unique opportunity to join a best-in-class culture known for collaboration, employee appreciation, and strong leadership, with clear paths for advancement and rotational opportunities across the organization.</p><p>This role will serve as a key technical accounting resource, supporting complex accounting matters, new pronouncement implementation, and external reporting requirements. The position offers strong exposure to senior leadership and the ability to influence critical accounting decisions across the enterprise.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead research, interpretation, and implementation of new accounting standards (U.S. GAAP)</li><li>Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and business initiatives</li><li>Prepare and review technical accounting memos and whitepapers</li><li>Partner cross-functionally to drive consistent accounting policies and best practices</li><li>Support preparation and review of external filings (10-K, 10-Q, and other regulatory reports)</li><li>Collaborate with external auditors on technical accounting matters</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements across accounting and reporting functions</li><li>Mentor and guide team members, acting as a subject matter expert</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to manage and oversee key accounting functions in our office in Wixom, Michigan. The ideal candidate will excel in ensuring accuracy and efficiency in accounts payable and receivable processes while maintaining a high level of professionalism. This role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a commitment to maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure timely and accurate payments and collections.<br>• Process invoices, post transactions, and manage vendor payments while maintaining detailed records.<br>• Address discrepancies by reviewing invoices, sales receipts, and bank deposit records.<br>• Assist with client invoicing issues and provide solutions to resolve payment-related concerns.<br>• Conduct customer collection efforts and handle inquiries from both customers and vendors.<br>• Collaborate with sales staff to resolve cost-related issues and discrepancies.<br>• Perform month-end close processes, including preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts.<br>• Utilize accounting software to maintain accurate records and generate financial reports.<br>• Support inventory counts and adjustments to ensure proper documentation and accuracy.<br>• Provide assistance to management and the accounting team as needed to meet organizational goals.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our clients team in Birmingham, Michigan. This role is vital to ensuring the smooth operation of the accounting department, focusing on financial reporting, reconciliations, and cash flow projections. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in accounting, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to managing deadlines. Must be commutable to both Birmingham and Southfield.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare bi-weekly payroll records and oversee submission through a third-party payroll provider, ensuring data accuracy.</p><p>• Generate and analyze reports for sales and occupancy tax returns.</p><p>• Compile financial data to produce accurate monthly and annual financial statements.</p><p>• Manage month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely completion.</p><p>• Provide necessary documentation and analysis for internal audits as needed.</p><p>• Conduct monthly reconciliations of house bank accounts to align with balance sheet records.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures for financial recordkeeping.</p><p>• Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, including processing checks and verifying invoices.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Bookkeeper to review guest folios, address chargebacks, and confirm legitimacy of charges.</p>
<p><strong>Senior Financial Reporting Accountant</strong></p><p> <em>Full-Time | High-Impact, Growth-Oriented Opportunity</em></p><p>Our client, a dynamic and evolving global organization, is seeking a <strong>Senior Financial Reporting Accountant</strong> to join a high-performing team. This is a unique opportunity to gain <strong>broad exposure to senior leadership</strong>, contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives, and play a key role in building best-in-class financial reporting and consolidation processes.</p><p>This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and wants to <strong>make a visible impact</strong> while developing a well-rounded skillset. The organization is known for its <strong>exceptional people, strong culture, and commitment to developing talent</strong>, including opportunities to <strong>rotate into other areas of accounting and finance</strong>.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP</li><li>Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including global consolidations</li><li>Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and detailed financial analyses</li><li>Contribute to external reporting requirements, including preparation of disclosures and supporting schedules</li><li>Partner with cross-functional and international teams to ensure accurate financial data and reporting consistency</li><li>Assist with technical accounting research and documentation for complex transactions</li><li>Support continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and process enhancements</li><li>Collaborate with internal and external auditors to support quarterly reviews and annual audits</li><li>Help maintain strong internal controls and compliance with SOX requirements</li></ul><p>For immediate, and confidential consideration please call Jeff Sokolowski at (248)365-6131 or apply today. </p>
<p><strong>Cost Accounting Analyst – Global Manufacturing Organization</strong></p><p> Location: Metro Detroit | Hybrid Work Environment</p><p>Our client, a <strong>globally recognized leader in its industry</strong>, is seeking a <strong>Cost Accounting Analyst</strong> to join its growing finance organization. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who wants to deepen their expertise in <strong>absorption costing, manufacturing finance, and global cost analysis</strong> while working in a highly collaborative environment.</p><p>This position partners closely with <strong>operations, FP&A, and corporate finance</strong> to support accurate financial reporting, strengthen cost visibility, and provide insights that support operational decision-making across a global manufacturing platform. While the primary focus of the role is <strong>cost accounting and inventory valuation</strong>, the organization will <strong>train the individual on broader general ledger activities</strong>, creating a strong development path for future advancement.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Cost Accounting & Inventory</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain and analyze product costs including <strong>materials, labor, overhead, and subcontracting costs</strong> within an absorption costing environment.</li><li>Perform <strong>monthly cost roll-ups</strong> and validate the accuracy of bills of materials and manufacturing routings.</li><li>Analyze and explain <strong>manufacturing variances</strong> including material usage, labor efficiency, and overhead absorption.</li><li>Support inventory valuation processes in accordance with <strong>U.S. GAAP</strong>, including raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.</li><li>Monitor <strong>slow-moving, obsolete, and excess inventory reserves</strong> and assist with related analysis.</li><li>Participate in <strong>physical inventory counts and cycle counts</strong>, reconciling discrepancies and improving inventory accuracy.</li></ul><p><strong>General Ledger & Close Support</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with <strong>journal entries, reconciliations, and cost-related adjustments</strong> during the monthly close.</li><li>Reconcile accounts including <strong>inventory, COGS, manufacturing variances, accruals, and reserves</strong>.</li><li>Maintain fixed asset records and support depreciation tracking.</li><li>Assist with <strong>intercompany transactions and reconciliations</strong> within a global structure.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and <strong>U.S. GAAP</strong>.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Analysis & Business Partnership</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare <strong>product and customer margin analysis</strong> and explain key drivers of profitability.</li><li>Support <strong>budgeting, forecasting, and operational cost modeling</strong> related to production activity.</li><li>Partner with FP&A to explain <strong>cost drivers, operational trends, and P&L fluctuations</strong>.</li><li>Participate in <strong>continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives</strong>.</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration, or if you have questions, please contact Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Indirect Tax Director to lead and manage our organization's indirect tax functions, ensuring compliance and optimizing processes across various jurisdictions. This role requires a strategic thinker who can oversee audits, implement scalable solutions, and provide expertise on tax regulations while driving efficiency and accuracy. The ideal candidate will collaborate with internal teams to address tax implications of business initiatives and maintain robust control frameworks.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the company's indirect tax compliance functions, including sales tax, use tax, and personal property tax filings across multiple jurisdictions.<br>• Develop and implement advanced tax compliance processes and technologies to improve automation, reporting accuracy, and scalability.<br>• Analyze and interpret state and local tax regulations to ensure compliance and mitigate tax risks, documenting technical findings and recommendations.<br>• Lead indirect tax audits and inquiries, handling strategy, data collection, and communication with tax authorities.<br>• Manage exemption certificate processes, ensuring proper validation, storage, and retention for compliance and audit readiness.<br>• Provide expert guidance to internal teams on the taxability of transactions, contracts, and business initiatives.<br>• Collaborate with M&A teams on tax due diligence, risk assessment, and post-acquisition integration.<br>• Supervise indirect tax accounting tasks, including payment remittances, accruals, and reconciliations.<br>• Maintain internal controls and create clear documentation for all indirect tax processes.<br>• Monitor evolving tax laws and regulations, assessing their impact on the organization and advising stakeholders accordingly.
We are looking for a skilled Bookkeeper with expertise in construction accounting to join our team in Detroit, Michigan. This is a Contract to permanent position, offering an excellent opportunity for professionals who thrive in dynamic environments. The role requires working on-site for a minimum of 32 hours per week and focuses on maintaining financial accuracy and supporting operational efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage bookkeeping tasks specific to construction, including tracking job costs, handling accounts payable and receivable, processing billing, and overseeing cash management.<br>• Implement and monitor accounting controls to ensure compliance with audit standards and industry regulations.<br>• Prepare and reconcile financial records, generate reports, and assist with payroll management in accordance with construction accounting practices.<br>• Collaborate with project managers and the finance team to streamline processes and enhance workflow efficiency.<br>• Utilize QuickBooks Desktop software to maintain accurate financial data and support day-to-day accounting operations.<br>• Handle billing processes with precision, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing.<br>• Conduct regular bank reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Provide support for cash flow management and forecasting to aid in strategic financial planning.<br>• Ensure adherence to industry-specific accounting standards and practices.<br>• Assist with the preparation of documentation required for audits and compliance reviews.
<p><strong>Position:</strong> Controller</p><p><strong>Reports To:</strong> Chief Financial Officer (CFO)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Detroit, MI</p><p><strong>Minimum Experience:</strong> 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p><p>Our client, a manufacturer of premium, high-end products, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Controller to join their leadership team. This position plays a critical role in overseeing accounting operations, driving process improvements, and ensuring compliance and accuracy across all financial activities. The Controller will report directly to the CFO and partner with leadership across the organization to deliver strategic financial insights that support growth and operational excellence.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Day-to-Day:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee accounting operations including AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger management.</li><li>Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of all financial transactions.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals across multiple business lines.</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with leadership to deliver financial insights and drive process enhancements.</li></ul><p><strong>Month-End:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage month-end close, including reconciliations and preparation of accurate financial statements.</li><li>Analyze variances and deliver clear commentary to leadership.</li><li>Monitor cash flow and working capital performance.</li></ul><p><strong>Year-End:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the annual close process and external audit coordination.</li><li>Oversee tax preparation and compliance through third-party providers.</li><li>Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles.</li></ul><p>If you have questions or would like more information please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131. For immediate and confidential please apply today.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Reporting Specialist to join our team in Detroit, Michigan. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in managing month-end close processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting financial audits. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate across departments and contribute to the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and post journal entries as part of the month-end close process.<br>• Perform account reconciliations with thorough documentation and supporting schedules.<br>• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of month-end tasks in alignment with the close calendar.<br>• Maintain the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger.<br>• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and internal reporting packages as needed.<br>• Collaborate with various departments to resolve issues and gather necessary data.<br>• Develop and maintain year-end workpapers to support the annual financial audit.<br>• Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries from auditors.<br>• Update and improve month-end and audit documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.<br>• Review and revise Standard Work Instructions to reflect current processes and requirements.
<p>Director of Internal Controls & Operational Excellence</p><p><strong>Location: Confidential | Hybrid</strong></p><p>Our client, a large, high-growth, multi-entity organization, is seeking a <strong>Director of Internal Controls & Operational Excellence</strong> to build and lead a scalable internal control environment across the enterprise. This role offers strong visibility to executive leadership and the opportunity to shape governance, process standardization, and financial integrity during a period of expansion.</p><p>Position Overview</p><p>Reporting to senior finance leadership, this individual will design, implement, and enhance the organization’s internal control framework, with an initial focus on ICFR. The role will partner cross-functionally to improve processes, embed controls into business operations, and support ongoing transformation initiatives, including system implementations and acquisitions.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><strong>Internal Controls & Governance</strong></p><ul><li>Lead development of an enterprise-wide internal control framework</li><li>Create and maintain process documentation, including narratives, flowcharts, and risk/control matrices</li><li>Establish control ownership, monitoring routines, and remediation processes</li><li>Coordinate audit support and act as a key liaison with external advisors</li><li>Drive readiness for future regulatory compliance initiatives</li></ul><p><strong>Process Optimization & Close Enhancement</strong></p><ul><li>Standardize month-end close processes, including reconciliations and approval workflows</li><li>Strengthen financial reporting accuracy, consistency, and timeliness</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements across accounting operations</li></ul><p><strong>Risk Assessment & Advisory</strong></p><ul><li>Perform enterprise risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies</li><li>Partner with leadership to align controls with business objectives</li></ul><p><strong>Strategic Initiatives & Integration</strong></p><ul><li>Support finance transformation efforts, including ERP/EPM enhancements</li><li>Participate in system implementations, ensuring controls are embedded in future-state processes</li><li>Assist with acquisition activities, including diligence, integration, and process alignment</li></ul><p>What Success Looks Like</p><ul><li>Core financial processes are documented and controlled</li><li>A sustainable monitoring and remediation structure is in place</li><li>Close processes are standardized and operating efficiently</li><li>Controls are embedded within systems and integration efforts</li><li>Cross-functional alignment on governance and accountability</li></ul><p>For questions or immediate, and confidential consideration please contact Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131.</p>
<p><strong>Tax Supervisor</strong></p><p> <strong>About the Company</strong></p><p> Our client is a global, profitable international manufacturing firm with over $1 billion in annual sales. Known for innovation, operational excellence, and a strong commitment to compliance, our client offers a collaborative environment where talented professionals thrive.</p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p> The Tax Supervisor will play a critical role in the company’s tax operations, reporting directly to the Head of Tax. This hybrid position offers a dynamic opportunity to lead key areas of tax compliance and provision while driving process improvements and supporting strategic tax planning initiatives. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the company's success through high-impact tax leadership.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the preparation and review of U.S. federal, state, local, and international tax filings, including income, sales/use, and property taxes.</li><li>Manage the quarterly and annual tax provision process, preparing and consolidating schedules that ensure accurate reporting under ASC 740.</li><li>Partner with internal teams to identify and implement tax-saving strategies that align with the company’s growth goals.</li><li>Stay ahead of tax law changes and lead the implementation of regulatory updates with practical, value-driven solutions.</li><li>Own relationships with tax authorities—responding to notices, resolving issues, and coordinating audit responses with confidence and clarity.</li><li>Ensure the integrity of tax-related general ledger accounts and support monthly and year-end close processes.</li><li>Leverage technology to streamline workflows and enhance data accuracy and efficiency in tax processes.</li><li>Support global and domestic M&A activities with due diligence and tax modeling as needed.</li><li>Provide mentorship and day-to-day oversight of junior staff; foster professional development and knowledge-sharing across the team.</li></ul><p>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</p>
If you have a positive attitude and enjoy working with Excel, Robert Half has an entry-level Accountant position available for you. This long-term contract / temporary to hire entry-level Accountant position is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accountant will be responsible for data entry, financial statement review, and Excel spreadsheet creation and manipulation. If you feel you fit this description, reach out for a position in a dynamic team with opportunities for future growth! For more information about this exciting venture, get in touch with us today.<br><br>What you get to do every single day<br><br>- Reconcile and balance general ledger accounts<br><br>- Prepare journal entries monthly<br><br>- Helping with full cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes<br><br>- Carrying out alternate duties and taking part in special projects as assigned<br><br>- Perform data entry<br><br>- Aiding in audit fieldwork for both operational and financial audits<br><br>- Investigating and fixing account discrepancies
<p>SVP, Financial Planning & Analysis</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Metro Detroit, Michigan</p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time</p><p>Job Summary</p><p>Our client, a <strong>national leader in its industry</strong>, is seeking a Senior Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis to play a highly visible, enterprise-wide leadership role. This is an <strong>impact position</strong> with direct influence on strategic decision-making, long-range planning, and financial performance. The SVP will partner closely with executive leadership across the organization to drive insights, challenge assumptions, and elevate financial discipline as the business continues to grow and evolve.</p><p>The organization is known for its <strong>collaborative, high-tenure team environment</strong>, modern headquarters, <strong>onsite fitness center</strong>, and an <strong>in-house barista</strong>, creating an energizing and engaging workplace.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead enterprise budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modeling activities</li><li>Oversee analysis of financial and operational results versus budget, forecast, and prior periods; identify trends, risks, and opportunities</li><li>Own and enhance a multi-year strategic planning model, including continuous improvement of tools, systems, and methodologies</li><li>Partner with senior leadership to identify key business drivers, performance metrics, and actionable insights</li><li>Present financial outlooks, cash flow projections, and performance analyses to executive leadership</li><li>Provide leadership and development for a high-performing FP&A team</li><li>Collaborate closely with Accounting, Strategy, and M&A teams on key initiatives and transactions</li><li>Ensure financial analyses supporting major decisions are rigorous, relevant, and clearly communicated</li><li>Stay current on industry trends and emerging best practices, proactively assessing business impact</li></ul><p>For immediate and confidential consideration please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365.6131 or apply directly. </p>
We are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join a dynamic wholesale organization in Northville, Michigan. This leadership role is pivotal in driving financial strategy, operational efficiency, and long-term profitability for a business generating approximately $80 million in annual revenue. The ideal candidate will bring strategic vision, technical expertise, and a collaborative approach to enhance financial processes and support organizational growth.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.<br>• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports to aid decision-making and strategic planning.<br>• Design and implement scalable processes and internal controls to ensure financial integrity and efficiency.<br>• Mentor and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering growth and collaboration.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams, including operations and sales, to align financial strategies with business goals.<br>• Drive profitability by analyzing financial data and identifying opportunities for cost optimization and revenue growth.<br>• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable to maintain smooth financial operations.<br>• Ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations and reporting standards.<br>• Collaborate with executive leadership to support strategic initiatives and organizational expansion.<br>• Provide financial insights and recommendations to strengthen overall business performance.
<p>We are looking for a dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our team in Troy, Michigan. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive financial strategy, optimize operations, and serve as a critical partner to executive leadership in a growing, relationship-focused organization. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise to enhance financial performance and scalability, ensuring long-term success through data-driven decision-making and disciplined execution.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Act as the primary financial advisor to the executive leadership team, providing strategic insights and recommendations.</p><p>• Oversee all accounting operations, ensuring accurate reporting and strong internal controls.</p><p>• Lead the development and implementation of forecasting models, including budgeting and performance analytics.</p><p>• Drive initiatives to improve profitability and optimize margins across the organization.</p><p>• Manage liquidity and capital resources effectively, strengthening relationships with banking and financial institutions.</p><p>• Modernize reporting and analytics systems using tools such as Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI.</p><p>• Prepare comprehensive financial reports and presentations for the board of directors and senior stakeholders.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with organizational goals.</p><p>• Enhance pricing structures and cost management practices to support sustainable growth.</p><p>• Lead and mentor the finance and accounting teams to foster growth and development.</p><p>For consideration on this confidential search, please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131.</p>