We are looking for a Grant Accountant to support financial operations for a contract assignment based in Detroit, Michigan. This Contract position will focus on maintaining accurate accounting records, managing daily bookkeeping activity, and ensuring grant-related transactions are tracked with precision. The ideal candidate brings strong full-charge bookkeeping experience and can confidently oversee payables, receivables, reconciliations, and financial reporting using QuickBooks.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities, including maintaining the general ledger and keeping financial records current and accurate.<br>• Process vendor invoices and payment activity while ensuring accounts payable transactions are properly coded and documented.<br>• Oversee incoming payments, monitor outstanding balances, and maintain accurate accounts receivable records.<br>• Perform regular bank and account reconciliations to identify discrepancies and resolve variances in a timely manner.<br>• Track grant funding, record expenditures appropriately, and help ensure financial activity aligns with grant requirements.<br>• Prepare financial reports and supporting documentation to assist with internal review and program funding oversight.<br>• Use QuickBooks to enter, organize, and maintain accounting data for routine and grant-related transactions.<br>• Support month-end close activities by reviewing records, organizing schedules, and verifying transaction accuracy.
<p>Chief Financial Officer (CFO)</p><p><strong>A Robert Half Exclusive Search – Bridge Business Credit</strong></p><p><strong>Reports to: Ownership Group | Troy, Michigan</strong></p><p>Company & Opportunity</p><p>Bridge Business Credit is a privately held, non-bank asset-based lender providing working capital solutions to small and middle-market businesses. Established in 2002, Bridge has funded more than $700 million in lending solutions and built its reputation through a nimble, relationship-driven approach that helps clients stabilize, grow and ultimately transition to conventional bank financing.</p><p>Following exceptional <strong>10x growth over the past five years</strong>, Bridge is seeking an accomplished <strong>Chief Financial Officer</strong> to join its executive leadership team and help lead the company through its next phase of growth.</p><p>The CFO will serve as a strategic partner to the Ownership Group and executive team, bringing sophisticated financial modeling, forecasting, capital planning, margin analysis and performance management capabilities to the organization.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><strong>Strategic Finance & Growth</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the company’s senior financial strategist, translating complex financial data into actionable business insights.</li><li>Develop advanced financial models, forecasts and scenario analyses supporting growth, profitability and investment decisions.</li><li>Partner with leadership and business development on pricing, portfolio yield, revenue enhancement and margin expansion strategies.</li><li>Establish disciplined budgeting, cost controls and scalable processes to improve operating leverage as the company grows.</li></ul><p><strong>Capital & Liquidity Management</strong></p><ul><li>Optimize debt and equity structure to support growth and maximize return on equity.</li><li>Lead liquidity, capital planning and cash management strategies.</li><li>Manage senior lending relationships, reporting requirements and covenant compliance.</li><li>Develop relationships with prospective bank participants and alternative senior lenders.</li><li>Negotiate favorable financing terms and evaluate subordinated debt and other capital alternatives.</li></ul><p><strong>Risk & Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with the Chief Credit Officer on financial analysis and portfolio risk management.</li><li>Support continuous improvement across underwriting, portfolio management, collateral monitoring and treasury operations.</li></ul><p><strong>Ownership & Executive Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Deliver timely financial reporting and strategic analysis to ownership and executive leadership.</li><li>Develop board-ready financial packages, dashboards, forecasts and presentations.</li><li>Partner with outside advisors to understand key valuation drivers and incorporate findings into strategic planning.</li></ul><p><strong>Accounting & Administration</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee accounting, IT, HR/payroll, corporate risk management and other administrative functions.</li><li>Lead and mentor the Controller while establishing scalable best practices.</li><li>Ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting and oversee external audit and tax relationships.</li></ul><p>For immediate and confidential consideration please contact Jeff Sokolowski at (248)365-6131,</p>