<p>Our trusted client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Controller Consultant to join our team in Detroit, Michigan. This long-term engagement offers a hybrid work schedule, combining in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and balance. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in accounting operations and technical expertise in Oracle systems.</p><p><br></p><p>The day-to-day responsibilities include: </p><p><br></p><p>• Manage daily accounting operations, including financial reporting, month-end close procedures, reconciliations, and audits.</p><p>• Collaborate on Oracle system implementation projects by gathering requirements, configuring systems, conducting testing, and providing post-implementation support.</p><p>• Analyze financial data using Oracle tools to generate insights that support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies while maintaining accuracy in financial records.</p><p>• Provide training and guidance to team members on Oracle functionalities, ensuring proper documentation and knowledge sharing.</p><p>• Develop and oversee document control processes, including scanning, compiling, and organizing financial documents.</p><p>• Utilize Oracle systems to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.</p><p>• Monitor and improve internal controls to safeguard financial data and processes.</p><p>• Prepare and present reports to company leadership, offering actionable recommendations based on financial analysis.</p><p>• Support audits and regulatory reviews by maintaining accurate and accessible documentation.</p>
<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>
<p>We are seeking a Controller to execute financial operations in our client's manufacturing facility. The Controller will be responsible for financial reporting, budget management, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>Essential Functions and Responsibilities:</p><p>• Execute and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure accurate and reliable financial reporting.</p><p>• Responsible for the preparation of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, and provide analysis to support strategic decision-making.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze budgets and forecasts to track and control expenses, as well as identify areas for cost reduction and operational improvement.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with all accounting and tax regulations, including GAAP and statutory requirements, and manage relationships with external auditors and tax authorities.</p><p>• Collaborate with department heads to provide financial guidance and support in achieving operational and financial goals.</p><p>• Maintain financial performance metrics and KPIs, producing regular financial reports for management and stakeholders.</p><p>• Continuously evaluate and improve financial systems and processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.</p><p>• Provide financial analysis and reporting to support capital investment decisions, cost analysis, and long-term financial planning.</p>
<p>Are you a finance leader who thrives in a manufacturing environment and enjoys being a true business partner? We’re seeking a <strong>Plant Controller</strong> to join our team and play a critical role as the voice of the business and trusted advisor to senior leadership. This is a highly visible position with the opportunity to drive change, improve processes, and directly impact plant performance.</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Do:</p><ul><li>Lead and manage all financial activities at the plant, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash flow.</li><li>Oversee month-end close and deliver timely, accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP.</li><li>Drive robust cost accounting practices, monitoring and analyzing costs, margins, and variances while identifying improvement opportunities.</li><li>Ensure effective internal controls to safeguard company assets.</li><li>Partner with plant management and corporate finance to deliver meaningful financial insights and reports.</li><li>Collaborate with operations to develop KPIs and drive accountability.</li><li>Manage inventory valuation and physical counts.</li><li>Support corporate finance during external audits.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements across finance and operational reporting.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Join Our Team as Financial Controller!</strong></p><p>Are you an experienced financial leader who’s ready to drive success and make an impact? Robert Half has partnered with a rapidly growing company in NW Ohio as they look for a <strong>Financial Controller</strong> to lead their accounting team. This is your opportunity to oversee accounting, budgeting, compliance, and reporting while mentoring a talented team. With an emphasis on accuracy, strategy, and innovation, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our organization and continued growth.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee financial reporting and prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and yearly statements.</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and internal policies.</li><li>Manage audits and collaborate with external auditors.</li><li>Develop and implement internal control policies to safeguard assets.</li><li>Provide strategic financial insights to guide decision-making.</li><li>Supervise and mentor your team while fostering a collaborative environment.</li></ul><p><br></p>
Key Responsibilities:<br>• AP/AR transaction posting and reconciliations<br>• Bank reconciliations<br>• Expense coding and credit card reconciliation<br>• Vendor statement reconciliation<br>• Asset management (building, vehicles, fuel, and supply cost audits)<br>• Identifying posting errors through financial understanding<br>• Audit support (documentation requests and testing)<br>• Month-end close support<br>• Maintaining fixed asset register and depreciation tracking<br>• Employee and credit card expense reconciliation<br>• Assisting in preparation of basic journal entries<br>• Preparing simple financial schedules for controller review<br>• Handling basic delinquent collections follow-up<br>• Preparing aging reports for AR/AP<br>• Assisting in cost allocation for departments<br>• Supporting data clean-up for SAP or ERP systems<br>• Assisting with budget preparation and analysis<br>Desired Profile:<br>• 2–4 years of direct bookkeeping or accounting experience (AP/AR, reconciliations, expense tracking)<br>• Demonstrated audit and budget experience preferred<br>• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve posting errors<br>• Proficient in Excel; prior ERP/accounting software experience (SAP/QuickBooks/other) is strongly valued. SAP is a experience is a plus. <br>• Self-motivated, organized, and reliable — able to manage recurring tasks with accuracy and timeliness<br>• Positive, eager-to-learn attitude with the interest and capacity to grow into expanded financial responsibilities over time<br>This person will work closely with me as Controller, so reliability and accuracy are critical. The goal is to find someone who can fully own the bookkeeping seat today while having the potential for development into broader financial responsibilities.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team in Bowling Green/Toledo, Ohio. <strong>Cost Accounting experience is NOT required</strong>, as long as you have 1 or more years of manufacturing accounting experience.</p><p>In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing, maintaining, and reporting cost data to support financial decision-making within our manufacturing operations. The position emphasizes inventory accuracy, cost integrity, and collaboration with various departments to ensure efficient financial processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct daily inventory cycle counts for raw materials, packaging, finished goods, and non-conforming items.</p><p>• Analyze inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and recommend preventive solutions.</p><p>• Update and maintain accurate inventory records within the system.</p><p>• Review and resolve transaction and movement discrepancies in the system.</p><p>• Maintain and update cost information within the system, supporting the implementation of new processes.</p><p>• Prepare and distribute monthly reports on scrap and inventory, ensuring data accuracy.</p><p>• Participate in physical inventory counts and analyze results to address variances.</p><p>• Assist the Plant Controller with month-end and year-end closing processes and financial statement preparation.</p><p>• Establish and maintain standard costs for the current year, as well as prepare cost projections for future budgets.</p><p>• Perform additional duties related to inventory accuracy and accounting as needed.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join our team in Livonia, Michigan. In this role, you will work closely with the Plant Controller to analyze manufacturing costs, evaluate variances, and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. Your expertise in cost accounting will drive financial insights and support strategic decision-making across production, procurement, and sales teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Monitor and assess manufacturing costs, margins, and variances while driving improvements in cost reporting and cost-saving initiatives.</p><p>• Develop and maintain standard cost capturing activities that align with production workflows.</p><p>• Review and update labor rates and establish overhead rates for variable manufacturing costs assigned to work centers.</p><p>• Collaborate with production management to conduct time studies and ensure accurate labor standards for bills of materials and production orders.</p><p>• Work with cross-functional teams, including procurement and engineering, to collect cost inputs and enhance cost accuracy.</p><p>• Support the sales team by providing detailed cost models and profitability analyses for quoting processes.</p><p>• Conduct financial analysis of completed and ongoing projects, including profitability, revenue recognition, and margin evaluation.</p><p>• Manage and improve inventory valuation processes, including conducting physical inventory counts and analyzing obsolete or slow-moving inventory.</p><p>• Maintain and enhance processes and controls related to manufacturing costs and inventory management.</p><p>• Provide detailed financial insights and recommendations to improve operational efficiency and cost effectiveness.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to oversee and manage all financial operations for a respected non-profit organization in Toledo, Ohio. This role is responsible for providing strategic leadership, ensuring compliance with federal financial regulations, and maintaining effective internal controls. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing the organization's mission by guiding budget management, forecasting, and securing funding.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and maintain financial budgets, reports, and forecasts to ensure alignment with organizational goals and compliance with approved procedures.<br>• Oversee fiscal reporting activities, including revenue and expense tracking, balance sheets, and reports for funding agencies.<br>• Supervise the preparation and submission of annual operating budgets and other key financial documents to leadership and governing bodies.<br>• Provide detailed financial condition reports to the CEO, Board of Commissioners, and affiliates while addressing inquiries and recommending policy updates.<br>• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard organizational funds and ensure compliance with federal regulations.<br>• Track and manage grant fund expenditures to ensure alignment with grant terms and conditions.<br>• Lead efforts in cost-benefit analysis, forecasting financial needs, and securing new funding opportunities.<br>• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to local, state, and federal entities.<br>• Support strategic initiatives by aligning financial planning with organizational goals.
<p>We are offering an exciting opportunity in Williams County, Ohio for a VP of Finance to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial role in connecting the organization's activities and opportunities to their financial impact, while also communicating these relationships to the relevant departments and associates. This position is central in ensuring that the organization is focused on improvement and growth in the most beneficial areas.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and maintain performance measures that align with the organization's strategic direction</p><p>• Analyze cash flow, cost controls, and sales data to identify trends and potential areas for improvement</p><p>• Perform cost/benefit analysis and pro-forma analysis</p><p>• Direct and identify cost savings and process improvement initiatives throughout the organization</p><p>• Work on special projects to improve efficiencies and financial performance</p><p>• Lead the budget and CAPEX processes</p><p>• Produce and update various reports including monthly sales forecasts and working capital analysis</p><p>• Collaborate with the supply chain on scheduling and capacity needs</p><p>• Review vendor agreements with the supply chain team, suggesting edits and improvements to enhance the company's strategic and financial position</p><p>• Issue monthly and annual financial statements, ensuring their accuracy and monitoring the performance of the organization and individual departments</p><p>• Lead the pricing function through sales analysis and other sales leaders</p><p>• Manage the finance and accounting functions, leading the finance and accounting team.</p>
We are looking for a skilled Technical Accounting Manager to join our team in Detroit, Michigan. In this role, you will lead initiatives related to technical accounting research and collaborate with global finance teams to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to process improvements, manage external audits, and support statutory requirements for non-U.S. locations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct in-depth technical accounting research and prepare detailed memorandums on complex topics, including revenue recognition and business combinations.<br>• Collaborate closely with global finance teams, including FP& A, tax, treasury, and business unit finance, to ensure alignment and accuracy.<br>• Maintain and update accounting policies in accordance with U.S. standards, including monitoring new guidance and training global finance teams on updates.<br>• Provide periodic updates to senior leadership on changes to accounting and reporting standards.<br>• Manage interactions with external auditors to facilitate financial statement audits and quarterly reviews, addressing technical accounting matters.<br>• Support non-U.S. locations in fulfilling statutory financial statement requirements, ensuring timely and compliant filings with the assistance of external auditors and service providers.<br>• Assist in Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 testing and ensure compliance with internal control standards.<br>• Participate in initiatives aimed at improving the efficiency and timeliness of financial processes, including exploring automation opportunities.<br>• Work with internal auditors to provide necessary support during testing and evaluations.<br>• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned to support the team.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Director of Accounting to lead financial operations and strategy within our organization based in Detroit, Michigan. This role requires a entrepreneurial, dynamic leader who can provide strategic guidance, oversee accounting functions, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of financial planning, analysis, and project-based accounting within a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>· Direct, manage, and oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, tax compliance, and treasury</p><p>· Lead the cleanup and restructuring of a disorganized general ledger; implement best-practice controls and standard operating procedures</p><p>· Own the month-end and year-end close process and assure timely, accurate reported financials in compliance with GAAP and company policy</p><p>· Prepare budgets, forecasts, scenario planning, and detailed financial analysis for the executive team and ownership</p><p>· Champion cost cutting and process optimization throughout all departments; drive measurable profit improvements (with examples from prior roles)</p><p>· Evaluate, select, and implement accounting, ERP, and quoting/job costing software/platforms; improve quotation workflow, pricing accuracy, job costing and margin analysis</p><p>· Monitor cash flow, working capital, credit lines, and optimize banking/vendor relationships</p><p>· Track spending as WIP on large $1M+ projects for timely recognition of expense and revenue and AR collection</p><p>· Lead, mentor, and develop the small accounting and finance team; foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration</p><p>· Oversee compliance, audit readiness, and manage relationships with auditors, bankers, and tax advisors</p><p>· Support special projects including system upgrades, refinancing, acquisitions, process automation, and operational reengineering</p><p>· Present financials, KPIs, and strategic plans to owners, company leadership, and key stakeholders</p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>REIT Tax Manager</strong></p><p> <strong>Location:</strong> Detroit, MI (Hybrid Work Environment)</p><p>Robert Half’s client, a <strong>globally recognized publicly traded services leader</strong>, is seeking a <strong>REIT Tax Manager</strong> to join their dynamic global tax team. This high-visibility position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by shaping tax policy, ensuring compliance with complex REIT requirements, and supporting strategic growth initiatives across the organization.</p><p>About the Role</p><p>As a REIT Tax Manager, you will play a key role in guiding global REIT tax policy and compliance strategies for a fast-growing public company. This role is responsible for managing external providers on REIT matters, overseeing tax compliance and reporting, and advising senior tax leadership on evolving regulations and best practices. You will also contribute to M& A activity, transfer pricing oversight, and international tax matters, ensuring that the company remains ahead of industry standards and fully compliant with REIT regulations.</p><p>Your responsibilities will include establishing and maintaining rigorous processes to support REIT compliance such as:</p><ul><li>Income and asset testing, distribution tests, and annual E& P and return of capital calculations.</li><li>REIT acquisition due diligence, integration, and transaction structuring.</li><li>Monitoring compliance with Private Letter Rulings and related REIT regulations.</li><li>Identifying and mitigating risks tied to prohibited transactions, excise taxes, impermissible tenant services, and related party rents.</li></ul><p>For immediate and confidential consideration please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131 or apply directly today. </p>
