<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 an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership for our organization in Toledo, Ohio. This executive role will guide fiscal planning, strengthen financial controls, and support sustainable growth through sound decision-making and operational partnership. The CFO will work closely with senior leadership to oversee financial performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and align resources with organizational priorities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the organization’s financial strategy by directing budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and long-range planning initiatives.<br>• Oversee core finance functions, including accounting, cash management, accounts payable, receivables, billing, collections, and financial counseling operations.<br>• Prepare and monitor annual departmental and divisional budgets, ensuring spending aligns with business goals and financial targets.<br>• Provide accurate financial analysis and performance updates to executive leadership and board committees, including reporting on receivables and overall fiscal health.<br>• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, audit readiness, and compliant financial practices across the organization.<br>• Guide revenue cycle performance by improving collection processes, monitoring cash flow, and evaluating reserves for doubtful accounts and bad debt.<br>• Partner with operational leaders to support strategic initiatives, growth planning, and financially informed decision-making.<br>• Set measurable performance objectives for finance-related teams and promote continuous improvement across financial services functions.<br>• Mentor and develop finance staff by fostering accountability, collaboration, and ongoing growth.
<p>Chief Financial Officer (CFO)</p><p><strong>A Robert Half Exclusive Search – Bridge Business Credit</strong></p><p><strong>Reports to: Ownership Group | Troy, Michigan</strong></p><p>Company & Opportunity</p><p>Bridge Business Credit is a privately held, non-bank asset-based lender providing working capital solutions to small and middle-market businesses. Established in 2002, Bridge has funded more than $700 million in lending solutions and built its reputation through a nimble, relationship-driven approach that helps clients stabilize, grow and ultimately transition to conventional bank financing.</p><p>Following exceptional <strong>10x growth over the past five years</strong>, Bridge is seeking an accomplished <strong>Chief Financial Officer</strong> to join its executive leadership team and help lead the company through its next phase of growth.</p><p>The CFO will serve as a strategic partner to the Ownership Group and executive team, bringing sophisticated financial modeling, forecasting, capital planning, margin analysis and performance management capabilities to the organization.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><strong>Strategic Finance & Growth</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the company’s senior financial strategist, translating complex financial data into actionable business insights.</li><li>Develop advanced financial models, forecasts and scenario analyses supporting growth, profitability and investment decisions.</li><li>Partner with leadership and business development on pricing, portfolio yield, revenue enhancement and margin expansion strategies.</li><li>Establish disciplined budgeting, cost controls and scalable processes to improve operating leverage as the company grows.</li></ul><p><strong>Capital & Liquidity Management</strong></p><ul><li>Optimize debt and equity structure to support growth and maximize return on equity.</li><li>Lead liquidity, capital planning and cash management strategies.</li><li>Manage senior lending relationships, reporting requirements and covenant compliance.</li><li>Develop relationships with prospective bank participants and alternative senior lenders.</li><li>Negotiate favorable financing terms and evaluate subordinated debt and other capital alternatives.</li></ul><p><strong>Risk & Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with the Chief Credit Officer on financial analysis and portfolio risk management.</li><li>Support continuous improvement across underwriting, portfolio management, collateral monitoring and treasury operations.</li></ul><p><strong>Ownership & Executive Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Deliver timely financial reporting and strategic analysis to ownership and executive leadership.</li><li>Develop board-ready financial packages, dashboards, forecasts and presentations.</li><li>Partner with outside advisors to understand key valuation drivers and incorporate findings into strategic planning.</li></ul><p><strong>Accounting & Administration</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee accounting, IT, HR/payroll, corporate risk management and other administrative functions.</li><li>Lead and mentor the Controller while establishing scalable best practices.</li><li>Ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting and oversee external audit and tax relationships.</li></ul><p>For immediate and confidential consideration please contact Jeff Sokolowski at (248)365-6131,</p>
<p>We are looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to support strategic finance activities for a growing organization in Detroit, Michigan. This role will guide budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting while translating financial data into practical recommendations for business leaders. The position works closely with teams across the company to strengthen decision-making, improve visibility into results, and support continued growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the annual budget cycle, recurring forecast updates, and longer-term financial planning efforts across the business.</p><p>• Produce monthly finance reports that summarize operating results, balance sheet activity, key performance indicators, and meaningful variance explanations.</p><p>• Build and refine financial models that measure business performance, identify trends, and support planning assumptions.</p><p>• Work with leaders in areas such as operations, marketing, and merchandising to evaluate performance and inform business decisions.</p><p>• Conduct customized analysis and scenario planning to assess potential investments, business changes, and financial risks.</p><p>• Coordinate with accounting teams to maintain consistency between planning outputs and formal financial reporting.</p><p>• Improve reporting processes by strengthening the use of enterprise systems and business intelligence tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Develop presentations and financial materials for senior executives and leadership review meetings.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate and confidential consideration please call Jeff Sokolowski at (248)365-6131 or apply directly today. </p>
<p>Our Robert Half client is a growing, publicly traded company seeking a Manager of Accounting & External Reporting. Join a collaborative team where your ideas and contributions are valued. The company offers exposure to leaders across the business, opportunities to rotate into other finance roles, and advancement based on merit and results.</p><p>In this visible corporate finance position, you will help deliver accurate external reporting while building relationships with finance partners throughout the organization. You will work on SEC filings, complex accounting matters and initiatives that improve how financial information is prepared and communicated.</p><p><strong>What you’ll do</strong></p><ul><li>Take a leading role in quarterly and annual SEC reporting, including financial statements, footnote disclosures and supporting schedules.</li><li>Coordinate close and consolidation activities; review general ledger accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and financial results for accuracy and consistency.</li><li>Manage stock compensation accounting, related journal entries and disclosures. Partner with HR, payroll and tax to coordinate reporting and resolve questions.</li><li>Research technical accounting issues and provide guidance to colleagues in finance and operations.</li><li>Review key internal controls, help address accounting and reporting issues, and respond to external auditor requests.</li><li>Collaborate with finance teams across the business to understand operations, strengthen reporting and improve processes.</li><li>Support employee benefit plan financial statements and projects that enhance reporting tools, data quality and workflows.</li></ul><p>For immediate and confidential consideration, or if you have questions, please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131.</p>