<p><strong>Lead Financial Strategy. Drive Operational Excellence. Shape the Future.</strong></p><p>Are you a strategic finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Our client is seeking an experienced <strong>accounting & finance leader</strong> to take ownership of the financial operations, guide long-term planning, and help drive sustainable growth in a start-up environment. </p><p>In this high-impact leadership role, you’ll oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audit coordination, and compliance while serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership. If you’re passionate about transforming financial insights into smart business decisions, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage all functions of the finance department, including accounting, reporting, and audit activities</li><li>Develop and execute financial strategies that align with company goals and support long-term growth</li><li>Prepare, analyze, and present financial statements and key reports to senior leadership and the board</li><li>Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to monitor performance and identify opportunities</li><li>Ensure compliance with financial regulations, standards, and internal controls</li><li>Partner with external auditors and support audit readiness and execution</li><li>Drive process improvements that enhance financial accuracy, efficiency, and scalability</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally to support business operations, planning, and corporate finance initiatives</li><li>Mentor and develop finance team members, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned</li></ul><p><br></p>
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.