<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join a manufacturing company based in Troy, Michigan. In this role, you will oversee a variety of critical operational functions, including accounting, payroll, human resources, and order entry, while managing a team of four direct reports. This position requires a hands-on approach to financial reporting, cost analysis, and compliance audits, ensuring the company’s financial processes run smoothly and accurately.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the month-end closing process, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of financial statements.</p><p>• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and order entry operations to maintain efficiency and compliance.</p><p>• Audit and prepare monthly financial reports utilizing the Epicor system for submission to the parent company.</p><p>• Perform cost analysis on direct materials, manufacturing, and overhead to support accurate sales quoting.</p><p>• Coordinate biannual financial reviews and assist with annual audits, including workers’ compensation and bank audits.</p><p>• Collaborate with program management to review customer orders and forecasts, ensuring proper credit file maintenance and processing.</p><p>• Supervise the verification of purchase orders, ensuring alignment with originating quotations prior to entry.</p><p>• Develop and implement departmental procedures and forms to improve workflow and operational efficiency.</p><p>• Establish internal processes for systematic record retention, protection, retrieval, and disposal.</p><p>• Provide leadership and guidance to direct reports, encouraging attention to detail and team collaboration.</p>
<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>The Branch Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and day-to-day operations of the branch. This role ensures exceptional customer service, regulatory compliance, employee development, and achievement of financial and operational goals. The Branch Manager serves as a community ambassador for the bank, driving growth through relationship management, business development, and effective team leadership while maintaining a strong culture of risk management and compliance.</p><p>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Leadership & Staff Management</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, coach, and develop branch staff to deliver high-quality customer service and achieve individual and branch performance goals.</li><li>Conduct hiring, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions as needed.</li><li>Foster a positive, collaborative, and customer-focused work environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Branch Operations & Risk Management</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee daily branch operations including teller services, platform activities, cash management, and security procedures.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all bank policies, procedures, and applicable federal and state banking regulations.</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls and ensure adherence to audit, BSA/AML, OFAC, and consumer compliance requirements.</li><li>Address operational issues, customer concerns, and risk matters promptly and professionally.</li></ul><p><strong>Sales & Business Development</strong></p><ul><li>Drive deposit growth, loan production, and cross-selling of bank products and services.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with retail and business customers.</li><li>Actively participate in community events, networking opportunities, and local business development initiatives.</li><li>Partner with commercial lenders, mortgage officers, and other internal teams to meet customer needs.</li></ul><p><strong>Customer Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure consistent delivery of an exceptional customer experience.</li><li>Resolve escalated customer issues and ensure timely follow-up and resolution.</li><li>Promote digital banking adoption while maintaining strong in-branch service.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Performance & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Manage branch budgets, expenses, and profitability targets.</li><li>Monitor branch performance metrics and implement action plans to achieve goals.</li><li>Prepare and review branch reports related to sales, operations, and compliance.</li></ul><p>Education and Experience Requirements</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred.</li><li>Five (5)+ years of retail banking experience, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory or management role.</li><li>Strong knowledge of retail banking products, services, and regulations.</li><li>Proven experience in sales leadership, coaching, and business development.</li></ul><p><br></p>
Director of Financial Reporting<br>Overview<br><br>A global, publicly traded organization in the home improvement and building products space is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Director of Financial Reporting to join its finance leadership team. This role provides strategic leadership and oversight across accounting, financial reporting, consolidation, regulatory compliance, and team development. The Director will play a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting while driving process optimization and continuous improvement across the organization.<br><br>What You Will Do<br><br>Provide leadership and oversight across financial reporting, accounting, consolidation, and technical accounting activities<br>Oversee the global consolidation process for more than 25 operating and non-operating entities<br>Direct the timely and accurate preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 11-K<br>Lead accounting and financial analysis for domestic and international business units, including special projects such as mergers and acquisitions<br>Maintain and update global accounting policies and lead the adoption of new accounting standards<br>Monitor and implement regulatory requirements, including ESG and sustainability reporting compliance<br>Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on complex accounting and reporting matters<br>Drive standardized process oversight, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives<br>Develop, mentor, and coach team members to build a high-performing financial reporting organization<br><br>How You Will Do It<br><br>Lead the monthly close and consolidation process across a complex, global structure<br>Provide technical accounting expertise on complex U.S. GAAP matters, including revenue recognition, leases, employee benefits, stock-based compensation, acquisition accounting, impairment testing, and cash flow reporting<br>Prepare and review technical accounting position papers and white papers<br>Oversee quarterly financial statement analysis and disclosures<br>Lead sustainability and ESG reporting efforts in alignment with regulatory requirements<br>Facilitate and lead meetings with senior executives and business unit finance leaders<br>Partner closely with internal and external auditors, tax, FP& A, legal, environmental health and safety, and business development teams<br>Deliver ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making<br><br>What We Are Looking For<br><br>13+ years of progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting, including leadership roles<br>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (accounting concentration required)<br>CPA required<br>Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements<br>Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain high ethical standards, and lead with integrity<br>Strong business acumen with the ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity<br>Proven track record of driving process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives<br>Excellent prioritization, project management, and execution skills<br>Ability to manage detailed work while maintaining a strategic, big-picture perspective<br>Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing high-performing teams<br>Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization<br>Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively with senior leadership<br>Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel<br>Experience with Workiva, ProLease, and SmartView strongly preferred<br>Occasional travel may be required
<p><strong>Overview </strong></p><p>Our client is a global automotive leader specializing in advanced fluid handling and thermal management systems looking to add an Internal Audit Manager to their growing team! With nearly 100 manufacturing sites across more than 25 countries and a workforce of over 30,000 employees, the company partners with major automakers worldwide to deliver innovative, efficient, and sustainable solutions. This role supports a refreshed and expanding internal audit function and offers high visibility within a growing global business. Reporting to the Audit Director, the Internal Audit Manager will execute the annual audit plan for the Americas region, oversee audits from planning through completion, and serve as the face of Internal Audit at plant sites, working closely with leadership to enhance processes, reinforce controls, and deliver value across multiple countries and manufacturing locations. The Internal Audit Manager should have the following:</p><ul><li>Ability to act as the face of Internal Audit at plant sites, building strong relationships and credibility with operational and finance teams</li><li>Strategic understanding of plant operations with the ability to communicate risk and control issues in a practical, business-focused manner</li><li>Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to clearly articulate thought processes</li><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including preparing concise audit reports and presenting to executive leadership</li><li>Highly proactive, organized, and capable of working independently in a department undergoing transformation</li><li>High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism, with the ability to build trust and credibility at all organizational levels</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations and ensure accurate financial processes for a client in the metro Detroit area.</p><p><br></p><p>Duties include:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Daily transactional responsibilities, including vendor invoices, raising sales invoices, matching bank receipts, updating operational schedules for invoicing status of projects and bank reconciliations</li><li>AR management, monitoring the debtors ledger and chasing payments, resolving customer invoicing queries, dealing with customer exemption certificates, customer onboarding including credit checks</li><li>Support Quickbooks inventory control including BOMs, pricing and inventory movements</li><li>Management of the accounting email inbox, dealing with customer, supplier and colleague queries in a timely manner</li><li>Quickbooks management, including supplier set-ups and template management</li><li>Reconciliation of credit card and staff expenses, ensuring relevant approvals are received and expenditure is accurately allocated to GL codes and cost centres</li><li>AP management, including initiating payment runs, sending remittances to suppliers, resolving supplier invoicing queries</li><li>Inventory accounting management, liaising with purchasing and operations to resolve inventory issues, inventory item set-up, review of inventory carrying amount and freight costs</li><li>Liaising with operations to own inventory quantity and valuation accuracy, improving operational processes to maintain accuracy</li><li>Ownership of sales tax and income tax processes, liaising with our external advisors</li><li>Assisting the UK-based team with the month end process, including accruals and prepayments, depreciation journals, intercompany reconciliations, goods-in-transit, revenue recognition and balance sheet reconciliation</li><li>Supporting the Management Accountant with variance commentary, utilizing your detailed awareness of transactions during the month</li><li>Identifying savings and cost efficiencies across the business</li><li>Assisting with the year-end processes, including auditor, tax and accounts queries</li><li>Ownership of company compliance across business registration, taxation and regulatory filings</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Chief Accounting Officer to lead the accounting operations of our growing organization in Southfield, Michigan. This role is pivotal in overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and governance across a multi-entity structure. As a key member of the leadership team, you will collaborate with senior executives, external advisors, and various departments to ensure accuracy, scalability, and strategic alignment in all accounting processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the preparation and submission of quarterly and annual financial filings, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.<br>• Manage accounting operations for both corporate and property-level activities, including close processes and policy development.<br>• Maintain robust internal controls and coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to governance standards.<br>• Provide accounting guidance for capital market activities, including equity offerings and investor disclosures.<br>• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and partner with tax advisors for accurate filings and reporting.<br>• Lead multi-entity consolidations, addressing the complexities of joint ventures and diverse asset classes.<br>• Offer strategic advice on acquisitions, dispositions, and other complex transactions.<br>• Develop and implement scalable processes to support the company's growth.<br>• Mentor and lead a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.<br>• Collaborate with senior leadership to support technical accounting matters and strategic initiatives.
We are looking for an experienced Audit Manager to join our team in Farmington Hills, Michigan, within the financial services industry. This role offers the opportunity to lead and manage audit engagements across various industries, providing strategic insights and building strong client relationships. If you have a proven track record in auditing and are ready to take on leadership responsibilities, we encourage you to apply.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and oversee audit, review, and compilation engagements for clients across diverse industries.<br>• Develop audit strategies, manage project budgets, and ensure timely completion of engagements.<br>• Perform financial statement and 401(k) audits, particularly for private equity clients.<br>• Conduct assessments of risks and internal controls to ensure compliance and accuracy.<br>• Offer consulting insights and address complex accounting challenges with innovative solutions.<br>• Deliver exceptional client service by building and maintaining trusted relationships.<br>• Manage the firm’s peer review process to uphold quality standards.<br>• Ensure all audit processes align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.<br>• Supervise and mentor audit staff to support their growth and development.
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Plant Controller to join our team in Wayne, Michigan. In this role, you will provide essential financial leadership and analysis to support operational decisions and strategic initiatives at the plant level. The ideal candidate will oversee all aspects of accounting and financial management, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Act as a trusted financial advisor to the Plant Manager and leadership team, offering insights to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.<br>• Analyze plant financial performance, develop key performance indicators, and provide variance explanations against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.<br>• Manage plant accounting functions, including month-end close processes, cost accounting, inventory valuation, and reconciliations.<br>• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in alignment with company policies and accounting standards.<br>• Oversee the preparation of tax-related schedules and filings, including federal and state taxes, property taxes, and other local levies.<br>• Lead the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, collaborating with operations to align financial plans with production goals.<br>• Monitor cost control measures, analyze variances, and provide detailed insights to optimize efficiency and reduce waste.<br>• Support decision-making processes by conducting make-versus-buy analyses, pricing evaluations, and margin assessments.<br>• Participate in operational reviews and management meetings to ensure alignment of financial and operational objectives.<br>• Supervise and mentor the plant finance and accounting team, driving a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
<p>Plant Controller (Greenfield Manufacturing Plant) — Our Client</p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p> Our client, a growing manufacturing organization, is launching a <strong>greenfield plant</strong> and is hiring a <strong>Plant Controller</strong> to help build the finance foundation from the ground up. This is a <strong>high-visibility leadership role</strong> with exposure to senior and executive leadership. The Plant Controller partners closely with the Plant Manager and leadership team, spends time on the plant floor, and helps <strong>develop best practices</strong>, controls, reporting, and dashboarding supported by <strong>strong technology and modern tools</strong>.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead plant financial operations, reporting, controls, and accountability to results.</li><li>Drive annual budget, monthly forecast, and ongoing variance analysis (labor, materials, overhead, productivity).</li><li>Prepare and present daily/weekly/monthly financial reporting and plant KPI dashboards.</li><li>Support month-end close, inventory accounting, cycle counts/physical inventory, and perpetual inventory monitoring.</li><li>Provide financial impact analysis for engineering changes, capital/spend requests, and operational initiatives.</li><li>Partner with operations, supply chain, engineering, and materials teams to support continuous improvement (Kaizen/lean).</li><li>Support A/P, A/R, payroll, and purchasing workflows; strengthen processes as the plant scales.</li><li>Coach, develop, and manage plant accounting/finance staff in a collaborative team environment.</li><li>Perform other duties as needed in a dynamic, fast-paced plant setting.</li></ul><p><strong>Travel</strong></p><p> Minimal travel may be required for training or controllership conferences.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate and confidential consideration please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131 or apply directly today. </p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Non-Profit Fractional Controller Consultant to join our team in Detroit, Michigan for a long-term engagement. You will play a key part in overseeing financial operations, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and supporting senior management with critical financial insights. This position requires a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who is well-versed in accounting practices and can manage a variety of financial functions independently.</p><p><br></p><p>The day-to-day responsibilities include: </p><p><br></p><p>• Prepare and manage day-to-day invoicing activities and ensure accurate reconciliation of accounts.</p><p>• Generate and present detailed financial and budget reports during board and committee meetings.</p><p>• Oversee and execute all aspects of the month-end closing process, ensuring timely and accurate results.</p><p>• Develop and maintain budgets and forecasts to support organizational financial planning.</p><p>• Handle accounting functions related to government grants, ensuring compliance and accuracy.</p><p>• Collaborate with leadership to provide financial data and analysis needed for decision-making.</p><p>• Ensure proper documentation and reporting for audits and regulatory compliance.</p><p>• Identify and implement improvements in accounting processes to enhance efficiency.</p><p>• Monitor financial performance and recommend adjustments to achieve organizational goals.</p>
<p>We are looking for a highly skilled Director of Finance to oversee and optimize financial operations within our non-profit organization. This leadership role requires strategic thinking, a deep understanding of financial principles, and the ability to guide budgeting and reporting processes effectively. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in financial management and a commitment to driving organizational success.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the development and execution of the annual budgeting process to ensure alignment with organizational goals.</p><p>• Manage and oversee month-end close procedures, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial standards.</p><p>• Prepare and present detailed financial reports to support informed decision-making across departments.</p><p>• Monitor and analyze cash flow to maintain financial stability and identify areas for improvement.</p><p>• Implement and refine budget processes to enhance efficiency and accountability.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with GAAP and other relevant accounting standards in all financial activities.</p><p>• Provide strategic direction for financial planning, forecasting, and reporting initiatives.</p><p>• Utilize NetSuite software to streamline financial operations and reporting processes.</p><p>• Oversee non-profit accounting practices, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Conduct detailed cash flow analysis to support organizational growth and sustainability.</p>
