<p>We are looking for a skilled and motivated Senior Internal Auditor to join a leading global manufacturing organization in Novi, Michigan. This position provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team, engage with senior leadership, and influence the company’s operations on a global scale. If you are seeking a role that offers career growth, cross-departmental exposure, and the chance to make a measurable impact, this is the opportunity for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct risk-based internal audits across global operations to identify process and control improvements.</p><p>• Support Sarbanes-Oxley compliance efforts by documenting, testing, and evaluating internal controls.</p><p>• Collaborate with business leaders to assess risks and enhance governance and operational performance.</p><p>• Assist in developing the annual risk assessment and audit plan.</p><p>• Partner with external auditors to coordinate and support audit-related activities.</p><p>• Lead or contribute to special projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned.</p><p>• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across finance, operations, and leadership.</p><p>• Provide actionable recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness in various business processes.</p><p>• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate and confidential consideration please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131 or apply today. </p>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Internal Auditor to join our team in Livonia, Michigan. In this role, you will play a key part in evaluating financial accuracy, internal controls, and compliance with regulations, while providing valuable insights to improve processes and mitigate risks. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work across diverse areas including IT audits, risk assessments, and continuous monitoring.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct audit planning and fieldwork to assess financial accuracy, internal controls, and compliance with applicable laws and policies.<br>• Evaluate IT controls including IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls, cybersecurity measures, and system implementations.<br>• Communicate findings effectively to management through written reports and verbal presentations, ensuring clarity in risk-based conclusions.<br>• Collaborate with management to address audit issues and follow up on corrective actions to ensure successful resolution.<br>• Utilize data analysis tools and techniques to enhance audit quality, efficiency, and actionable insights.<br>• Monitor risks continuously in assigned areas and recommend adjustments to audit strategies as needed.<br>• Stay informed on industry regulations and emerging risks, particularly in manufacturing and IT controls.<br>• Lead audit closing conferences and supervise audit team members, ensuring audit objectives are met within established timelines.<br>• Review audit work papers and draft reports to ensure compliance with internal audit standards.
<p>Senior Internal Auditor</p><p>Our client, a Fortune 500 global leader in its industry, is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join its corporate Internal Audit team based in the Detroit metropolitan area. This is an onsite position offering significant exposure across a complex, multi-entity organization and meaningful interaction with executive leadership.</p><p>The Senior Internal Auditor will plan and execute risk-based internal audits across financial, operational, and compliance areas to ensure adherence to corporate policies, regulatory standards, and best practices. This position requires approximately 40% overnight travel throughout the U.S. and Canada.</p><p>This opportunity is ideal for a high-performing audit professional with a strong public accounting foundation who is looking to expand their experience within a large, sophisticated organization.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><strong>Audit Planning & Execution</strong></p><p> • Perform risk-based audits across diverse business units and functional areas</p><p> • Evaluate internal controls and identify opportunities to strengthen processes</p><p> • Develop audit programs, conduct fieldwork, and document findings</p><p><strong>Team Leadership</strong></p><p> • Lead and mentor audit teams of 4–6 professionals</p><p> • Oversee workpapers and ensure quality and timely completion of engagements</p><p><strong>Reporting & Communication</strong></p><p> • Prepare comprehensive audit reports outlining findings, risk exposure, and recommendations</p><p> • Present results to senior leadership and assist in developing corrective action plans</p><p><strong>Compliance & Risk Management</strong></p><p> • Support SOX compliance efforts and other regulatory requirements</p><p> • Identify emerging risks and recommend mitigation strategies</p><p><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration</strong></p><p> • Partner with leaders across the organization to enhance internal controls</p><p> • Provide consultative guidance to improve operational efficiency</p><p>Qualifications</p><p>• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field</p><p> • CPA, CIA, or CISA certification preferred</p><p> • 3+ years of audit experience, including experience in public accounting</p><p> • Corporate internal audit experience preferred</p><p> • Strong understanding of GAAP, internal control frameworks, and risk assessment</p><p> • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and audit tools; data analytics experience a plus</p><p>Core Competencies</p><p>• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</p><p> • High attention to detail and organizational discipline</p><p> • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines</p><p> • Effective communicator with the ability to influence at multiple levels</p><p>This position is ideal for a motivated, adaptable professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to contribute to a respected global organization.</p><p><strong>For immediate consideration or for your questions, please contact Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131.</strong></p>
<p><strong>About the job</strong></p><p><strong>Position Summary: Senior Internal Auditor </strong>The Senior Internal Auditor will report to the Senior Manager of Internal Audit and play a key role in executing the internal audit function. This position is responsible for supporting a variety of audit activities including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, financial and operational audits, and data-driven risk assessments. The Senior Internal Auditor will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and business leaders to identify risks, evaluate internal controls, and recommend improvements that enhance the organization’s control environment. This role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who is naturally curious and possesses strong communication skills. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving and thrive in a dynamic environment. As part of a newly established internal audit function, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful transformation and help shape the future of the organization’s risk and control framework.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Key Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Lead and conduct SOX control design and effectiveness assessments, full-scope integrated audits, process reviews, and special projects.</li><li>Perform financial, operational, and compliance audits to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.</li><li>Assess organizational risks and contribute to the development of the annual audit plan based on risk priorities.</li><li>Administer the ERC/SOX management tool, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting of controls and testing results.</li><li>Collaborate with external auditors to align audit efforts and maintain appropriate reliance on internal audit work.</li><li>Prepare clear, concise audit documentation and reports that communicate findings, risks, and actionable recommendations.</li><li>Utilize data analytics to enhance audit procedures and provide insights into business operations and control effectiveness.</li><li>Monitor changes in regulatory requirements, industry standards, and professional guidance to ensure audit practices remain aligned with current expectations and compliance obligations.</li><li>Support remediation efforts for identified control deficiencies and monitor progress toward resolution.</li><li>Build strong relationships with business partners to promote a culture of accountability, risk awareness, and improvement.</li><li>Contribute to the development and refinement of internal audit methodologies, tools, and templates as part of the function’s transformation.</li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul><p>For immediate and confidential consideration, or if you have questions, please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131 or apply directly today. </p><p><br></p>
<p>Director of Internal Controls & Operational Excellence</p><p><strong>Location: Confidential | Hybrid</strong></p><p>Our client, a large, high-growth, multi-entity organization, is seeking a <strong>Director of Internal Controls & Operational Excellence</strong> to build and lead a scalable internal control environment across the enterprise. This role offers strong visibility to executive leadership and the opportunity to shape governance, process standardization, and financial integrity during a period of expansion.</p><p>Position Overview</p><p>Reporting to senior finance leadership, this individual will design, implement, and enhance the organization’s internal control framework, with an initial focus on ICFR. The role will partner cross-functionally to improve processes, embed controls into business operations, and support ongoing transformation initiatives, including system implementations and acquisitions.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><strong>Internal Controls & Governance</strong></p><ul><li>Lead development of an enterprise-wide internal control framework</li><li>Create and maintain process documentation, including narratives, flowcharts, and risk/control matrices</li><li>Establish control ownership, monitoring routines, and remediation processes</li><li>Coordinate audit support and act as a key liaison with external advisors</li><li>Drive readiness for future regulatory compliance initiatives</li></ul><p><strong>Process Optimization & Close Enhancement</strong></p><ul><li>Standardize month-end close processes, including reconciliations and approval workflows</li><li>Strengthen financial reporting accuracy, consistency, and timeliness</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements across accounting operations</li></ul><p><strong>Risk Assessment & Advisory</strong></p><ul><li>Perform enterprise risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies</li><li>Partner with leadership to align controls with business objectives</li></ul><p><strong>Strategic Initiatives & Integration</strong></p><ul><li>Support finance transformation efforts, including ERP/EPM enhancements</li><li>Participate in system implementations, ensuring controls are embedded in future-state processes</li><li>Assist with acquisition activities, including diligence, integration, and process alignment</li></ul><p>What Success Looks Like</p><ul><li>Core financial processes are documented and controlled</li><li>A sustainable monitoring and remediation structure is in place</li><li>Close processes are standardized and operating efficiently</li><li>Controls are embedded within systems and integration efforts</li><li>Cross-functional alignment on governance and accountability</li></ul><p>For questions or immediate, and confidential consideration please contact Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131.</p>
Are you ready to take the next step in your accounting career? Seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant with at least 3 years of experience. This role is in Ann Arbor MI onsite with remote hybrid potential after 90 days. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who is passionate, eager and wants to grow, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, and possesses strong expertise in both general accounting and accounts payable processes. Pay up to $32/hr depending on experience. <br><br>Essential Duties and Responsibilities <br>• Process and record accounts payable, accounts receivable/billing, payroll, purchase orders or other accounting related documents consistent with established policies, procedures and department practices. <br>• Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted. <br>• Ensure accuracy of data that is reflected in payments and accounting system, including balance sheets accounts. <br>• Create reports of all payables that reflect approved program expenditures <br>• Manage vendor database including creating and updating vendor records and ensuring proper 1099 status. <br>• Assist employees with process for accurately entering data into Financial Edge. <br>• Research, track, and resolve accounting issues or discrepancies. <br>• Resolve vendor and customer inquiries. <br>• Organize and maintain file system: file correspondence, reports and other fiscal records. <br>• Assist in gathering and providing information to auditors and monitors for financial audit and cycle monitoring. <br>• Identify and communicate control weaknesses to management and operate in a capacity to enhance controls and mitigate risk. <br>• Coordinate and maintain a smooth flow of information, written, electronic, and <br>verbal, in and out of the department including managing the necessary reproduction and/or mailing of materials as assigned. <br>• Audit and process credit card bills. <br>• Retrieve data from accounting systems and other sources for auditors and State monitors. <br>• Prepare and validate journal entries from necessary documentation, as needed. <br>• Reconciliation of vendor invoices. <br>• Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. <br>• Review and assist in production and distribution of annual 1099s on or before January 31 of every year. <br>• Prepare and balance period-end reports and account reconciliations for payables-related accounts. <br>• Assist with payroll and related accounting tasks up to 25% of regular hours. <br>• Complete annual audit preparation and field work assignments related to job duties and responsibilities. <br>• Complete grant monitoring assignments related to job duties and responsibilities. <br>• Participate in payables-related responsibilities of new General Ledger software implementations as needed. <br>• Train employees on organization’s payables accounting system. <br>• Handle stress appropriately and interact well with others. <br>• Other duties as assigned. <br><br>Qualifications <br>• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Business, or related field (five years of recent related experience may substitute for educational requirement). <br>• Three (3) or more years of related experience in complex accounts payable or related accounting responsibilities. <br>• Experience using mid-market general ledger systems, such as Sage, Blackbaud Financial Edge, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar systems. <br>• Knowledge of government and/or nonprofit sectors preferred. <br>• Knowledge of government fund accounting preferred.
<p>This isn’t just accounting—it’s construction finance with purpose. Our client, a long-standing and highly respected home builder, is seeking a <strong>Direct Hire Project Accountant</strong> to join their team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in managing the financial side of building homes and communities. You’ll be responsible for tracking job costs, analyzing variances, and ensuring budgets are aligned with project goals. Working closely with project managers and field teams, you’ll help bring financial clarity to every phase of construction. If you’re detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to see the tangible results of your work, this is your opportunity to help build more than homes—you’ll help build a legacy!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Prepare accurate financial statements, gross profit reports, and cost of sales analyses.</p><p>• Manage customer earnest money deposits and oversee sales budgets for individual projects.</p><p>• Handle month-end close processes, including preparing quarterly work papers and reconciling accounts.</p><p>• Conduct detailed bank reconciliations and maintain correspondence with investors.</p><p>• Track work-in-progress (WIP) and job costs to support construction accounting processes.</p><p>• Perform budgeting and forecasting activities to support financial planning.</p><p>• Utilize advanced Excel functions, such as VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables, to analyze large datasets.</p><p>• Maintain the general ledger and process journal entries with precision.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Controller on special projects and ensure timely completion.</p><p>• Monitor and improve accounting workflows for enhanced operational efficiency.</p>
<p><strong>Staff / Senior Accountant (Confidential Search)</strong></p><p> Location: Metro Detroit | Hybrid</p><p><strong>About Our Client</strong></p><p> Our client is a well-established, growing manufacturing and service company with a strong reputation for quality and operational excellence. Operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, the organization values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. The finance team plays a critical role as a strategic business partner, ensuring accurate reporting while driving insights that support operational and executive decision-making.</p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p> Our client is seeking a Staff or Senior Accountant (level commensurate with experience) to join its shared services finance team. This role goes beyond transactional accounting and requires a proactive professional who thrives in an evolving environment, embraces ambiguity, and brings forward recommendations that improve processes and strengthen controls.</p><p>The ideal candidate will be comfortable acting as a stakeholder across departments—partnering with operations, FP&A, and leadership to analyze results, identify trends, and recommend actionable improvements. Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and clear communication are essential. This position reports to the Accounting Manager.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own and execute complex monthly inventory and cost-related account reconciliations, including inventory reserves, standard cost variances, and management estimates</li><li>Analyze manufacturing and operational variances, identify margin drivers, and provide insights into cost trends and inefficiencies</li><li>Support month-end close, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting with thorough documentation</li><li>Assist with budget-to-actual analysis, particularly COGS and production-related expenses</li><li>Partner cross-functionally to track inventory trends, cost changes, and forecast financial impacts</li><li>Support audit requests and internal control requirements, providing detailed reconciliation and general ledger support</li><li>Proactively identify process gaps, recommend improvements, and contribute to system enhancements that increase efficiency and reporting accuracy</li><li>Present ad hoc financial analyses and insights to leadership and operational stakeholders</li></ul><p>This role requires comfort working in a dynamic environment where priorities may shift. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and the confidence to challenge existing processes constructively.</p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>3+ years of accounting or audit experience (public accounting or industry experience considered)</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance</li><li>Experience with ERP systems; familiarity with NetSuite or similar platforms is a plus</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with financial reporting tools</li><li>High integrity, strong organizational skills, and excellent written and verbal communication abilities</li></ul><p>Our client offers the opportunity to make a visible impact within a collaborative organization that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.</p><p>For consideration, call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Harper Woods, Michigan. This role is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in accounting principles and a passion for maintaining accuracy in financial operations. As part of our accounting team, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance, preparing reports, and supporting various financial processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and record journal entries to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.<br>• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to uphold financial integrity.<br>• Utilize accounting software such as Sage Timberline and QuickBooks to manage financial data.<br>• Assist with tax preparation and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.<br>• Support audit activities by providing necessary documentation and responding to inquiries.<br>• Collaborate with team members to enhance accounting processes and systems.<br>• Generate reports and analyze financial data to provide insights for decision-making.<br>• Ensure adherence to company policies and accounting standards in all financial activities.