<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 looking for a Controller to lead core accounting activities and help ensure the company’s financial information is accurate, timely, and actionable. Based in Perrysburg, Ohio area, this role offers the opportunity to guide day-to-day financial operations while contributing to reporting, planning, and process improvement efforts. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to support both operational needs and broader business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to deliver complete and accurate financial results on schedule.</p><p>• Prepare, review, and interpret key financial statements, highlighting performance trends and meaningful variances for leadership.</p><p>• Manage general ledger activity, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and maintenance of reliable accounting records.</p><p>• Oversee accounting treatment for fixed assets, inventory, and work-in-process to support accurate reporting.</p><p>• Strengthen internal controls and uphold accounting procedures that support compliance with company standards and financial policies.</p><p>• Coordinate audit support by organizing documentation, answering inquiries, and assisting external auditors throughout the review process.</p><p>• Provide guidance, feedback, and day-to-day oversight to accounting team members to encourage quality work and continued growth.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis to support planning and management decision-making.</p><p>• Partner with operational and business leaders to explain financial outcomes, identify issues, and recommend process improvements, including support for system enhancements when needed.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to lead the accounting and financial activities for a manufacturing operation in Holland, Ohio. This position plays a key role in delivering reliable financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, and providing cost insights that support sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in plant accounting, budget management, and cross-functional partnership within a production environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the day-to-day work of the accounting function, including guidance and oversight for accounting analysts or clerical staff handling transactional finance activities.<br>• Produce timely monthly and annual financial results, review statements for accuracy, and maintain the integrity of the general ledger.<br>• Lead closing activities at period end, ensuring reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting documentation are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Oversee receivables, payables, and collections processes to support healthy cash flow and consistent financial operations.<br>• Build, document, and enforce accounting procedures and internal controls designed to reduce risk and maintain compliance.<br>• Partner with leadership to prepare annual budgets, update forecasts, and explain financial performance through meaningful variance analysis.<br>• Manage plant cost accounting by reviewing standard and actual costs, labor performance, material consumption, and manufacturing trends to identify savings opportunities.<br>• Monitor financial activity related to capital projects and provide reporting that supports operational and investment decisions.<br>• Work closely with operations, production, and supply chain teams to improve cost efficiency and deliver actionable financial analysis, including use of NetSuite-based reporting tools.<br>• Coordinate audit support, tax-related payments, insurance reporting needs, and adherence to applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
<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>Corporate Accounting Supervisor</p><p>Ann Arbor Area | Hybrid Work Environment</p><p>Our client, a global industry leader with a long-standing reputation for innovation and operational excellence, is seeking a Corporate Accounting Supervisor to join their growing accounting organization. This is an outstanding opportunity to work alongside a highly collaborative leadership team within a stable, employee-focused environment that offers strong career growth, internal advancement opportunities, and excellent team tenure.</p><p>The organization offers a flexible hybrid work environment, competitive compensation and bonus potential, and the ability to make a visible impact within a large, complex corporate accounting function.</p><p>Position Overview</p><p>The Corporate Accounting Supervisor will oversee key general ledger and close activities while supporting the organization’s financial reporting and accounting operations. This individual will lead and mentor accounting staff, coordinate critical month-end processes, and partner cross-functionally with finance leadership and operational teams.</p><p>The ideal candidate will bring strong large-company accounting experience, leadership capabilities, and a background working within sophisticated ERP environments.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead and coordinate month-end close activities and related accounting processes</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries, account analyses, and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Analyze monthly financial results and explain variances to budget and forecast</li><li>Support quarterly reporting requirements and internal financial reporting deliverables</li><li>Assist with audits, internal controls, and various accounting projects</li><li>Review accounting processes and recommend improvements to drive efficiency and accuracy</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting team members</li><li>Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures</li><li>Partner with finance and operational leadership on reporting and analysis initiatives</li></ul><p>For immediate and confidential consideration, please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131 or apply today. </p>
<p>Tax Manager – Hybrid (3 Days In-Office)</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p> Our client, a <strong>large international manufacturer</strong> known for its innovation and commitment to quality, is seeking a <strong>Tax Manager</strong> to join its growing U.S. tax team. This role offers a <strong>hybrid schedule (3 days in-office)</strong> and significant <strong>career advancement opportunities</strong> within a global organization that values collaboration, continuous learning, and professional development.</p><p>As a key member of the corporate tax function, you will lead U.S. income tax accounting and reporting activities, ensure accuracy in financial statements, and coordinate with domestic and international teams on tax strategy and compliance. The position combines hands-on tax provision work with leadership, process improvement, and strategic insight—perfect for a motivated professional looking to grow within a high-performing, globally integrated business.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage preparation and review of quarterly and annual U.S. income tax provisions under ASC 740.</li><li>Oversee deferred tax calculations, effective tax rate analysis, valuation allowances, and return-to-provision reconciliations.</li><li>Consolidate and communicate U.S. tax provision data for global reporting purposes.</li><li>Maintain and document key tax attributes, including net operating losses, tax credits, and Section 163(j) carryforwards.</li><li>Supervise international and domestic tax computations for provision and budgeting, including BEAT, GILTI, and FDII.</li><li>Partner with external advisors and internal stakeholders to align provision and compliance processes.</li><li>Monitor and interpret changes in U.S. tax law and assess their impact on reporting and planning.</li><li>Review tax-related disclosures for internal financial statements and corporate reporting packages.</li><li>Support tax forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning related to tax expense and cash tax management.</li><li>Provide technical support during audits, preparing documentation and responding to inquiries.</li><li>Champion process improvement initiatives and system enhancements using ONESOURCE, SAP, and other tax technologies.</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131 or apply directly today. </p><p><br></p>