<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>
We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join a dynamic manufacturing team in Wixom, Michigan. This Contract-to-permanent position offers the opportunity to utilize your expertise in cost accounting to drive financial accuracy and operational efficiency. Ideal candidates are analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced in manufacturing environments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze production costs to uncover trends and identify areas for financial improvement.<br>• Reconcile financial data with the general ledger to ensure accuracy and compliance.<br>• Support fixed asset management processes, ensuring proper documentation and reporting.<br>• Evaluate production variances and assess their impact on cost structures and profitability.<br>• Prepare monthly reports detailing customer profitability and product line performance.<br>• Generate profit center and cost center reports to monitor organizational financial health.<br>• Collaborate in the development and review of annual budgets, ensuring alignment with company objectives.<br>• Compare budget forecasts to actual results, reporting on variances and providing actionable insights.<br>• Monitor overhead expenditures and recommend strategies for cost optimization.<br>• Maintain and update accounting and costing views within the material master system, ensuring data integrity.
<p><strong>Accounts Receivable Specialist</strong></p><p> <strong>Location:</strong> Detroit, MI (Hybrid – 4 days in office)</p><p><strong>About Our Client</strong></p><p> Our client is a <strong>globally known leader in their product offerings</strong>, recognized for exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and innovation. With a long history of excellence and a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, the company continues to expand its global reach while maintaining a people-focused and high-performance work environment. Every employee plays a vital role in driving operational success and strengthening the financial foundation of this iconic organization.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p> The <strong>Accounts Receivable Specialist</strong> will be part of a high-energy shared services accounting team supporting multiple business units in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This individual will manage all aspects of accounts receivable — including invoicing, payment processing, collections, reconciliations, and reporting — to ensure timely and accurate cash flow management. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative setting and demonstrates strong attention to detail, accountability, and commitment to excellence.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process customer invoices accurately and promptly across multiple entities.</li><li>Apply incoming payments and reconcile accounts to ensure accuracy.</li><li>Monitor aging reports, follow up on overdue balances, and coordinate collection efforts.</li><li>Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, short payments, and credit memos.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to resolve issues and enhance the customer experience.</li><li>Support month-end activities including reconciliations, journal entries, and AR reporting.</li><li>Maintain up-to-date AR documentation and assist with internal and external audit requests.</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvement within AR and shared services operations.</li></ul><p>For immediate and confidential consideration please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131 or apply today.</p>
• Maintains subsidiary ledgers for company activities in accordance with statutory accounting principles (SAP) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Prepares monthly analyses and reports. • Analyzes computer output to determine discrepancies and errors and initiates corrective action to ensure integrity of ledger system. Verifies that account balances are reported accurately and that reconciling items are cleared on a timely basis. • Balances and audits accounting transactions for multi-company/multi-state operations. • Participates in modification of new and existing data systems to ensure compliance with area specifications and financial integrity. • Prepares audit schedules for use in internal and independent external audits. • Develops and maintains job documentation and procedures. • Prepares and maintains reconciliations of general ledger accounts. • Processes and creates complex financial calculations for analysis or input into the general ledger. • Reconciles deposit and disbursement accounts to bank statements and corporate product systems. • Processes and analyzes internal and external reinsurance transactions. • Interacts with other operating departments and management to define current procedures, research alternatives and develop efficiencies in existing processes and procedures. <br> Core Competencies • Achieves Results/Has Bias for Action - Achieves stretch results. Strong bias for action with sense of urgency and efficient. Practices collaborative working environment to achieve more. • Customer Focus - Has ability to look from customer’s view. Viewed as business partner by external and internal customers. Anticipates customer needs to ensure no barriers to doing business. • Uses Effective Communication Skills - Candid, clear and concise in communication. Effectively matches style, tone and method to audience. Connects with intended audience. Manages communication and feedback within the organization. • Displays Team Orientation - Works collaboratively to achieve organization’s success. • Technical/detail oriented Skills - Strives to stay ahead of technical/detail oriented expertise, is proactive and inspires others to stay current in areas of technical expertise. <br> <br> Required Education/Experience <br> • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant, equivalent experience required. • Two to four years’ experience in an accounting department • Basic data processing • Balancing of ledgers to support system • Account analysis and reconciliation • Preparing bank reconciliations • GAAP and/or SAP • Automated accounting systems • Spreadsheet software • Communicate effectively with others in a work environment • Work effectively on project teams
<p>POSITION SUMMARY</p><p>Position is responsible for conducting reimbursement billing activities related to various Federal, </p><p>State and local grants and contracts.</p><p>ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</p><p>1 Track the schedule of reimbursement billing deadlines and submit billings according to </p><p>the schedule</p><p>2 Track expenses to assure all funds have been expended each year</p><p>3 Prepare reimbursement billings in accordance with the formats and content required by </p><p>each granting agency</p><p>4</p><p>Submit reimbursement billings and required support to appropriate contact at each </p><p>granting agency and maintain correspondence to ensure timely receipt of </p><p>reimbursement</p><p>5 Prepare and submit monthly financial reports required by granting agencies</p><p>6 Assist in preparation of new and all revisions of the grant budgets</p><p>7</p><p>Monitor budget-to-actual and work with Grant Administrator and program personnel to </p><p>formulate projections and budget amendments</p><p>8</p><p>Review contracts and awards to determine allowable costs, appropriate billing formats, </p><p>budget amendment requirements, and submittal deadlines.</p><p>9 Maintain appropriate documentation for each billing for each grant</p><p>10 Assist with annual audit activities</p><p>11 Participate in administrative staff meetings, agency committees, and other projects as </p><p>assigned</p><p>12 Adhere to Southwest Solutions policies and procedures</p><p>JOB TITLE: </p><p>Grants Billing Specialist</p><p>CLASSIFICATION: </p><p>Non-Union</p><p>CENTER OF EXCELLENCE & UNIT:</p><p>SWS - Finance</p><p>SUPERVISES:</p><p>No</p><p>REPORTS TO:</p><p>Grants Administrator</p><p>FLSA STATUS:</p><p>Non-Exempt</p><p>Creation Date: May 2017 Revision Date: March 2021</p><p>13 Adhere to Southwest Solutions code of ethics, and comply with local, state and federal </p><p>laws</p><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is seeking an experienced Compliance Counsel to provide legal expertise in trade compliance and tariff management. This role requires a strong understanding of import/export laws, international regulations, and corporate legal frameworks.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Advise on import and export laws, ensuring compliance with regulations such as Export Administration Regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection guidelines.</p><p>• Provide guidance on tariff classifications, country-of-origin rules, and trade remedies like Section 301 tariffs, antidumping duties, and Section 232 measures.</p><p>• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of product classifications, license applications, voluntary disclosures, and corrective actions.</p><p>• Support legal efforts related to tariff regulatory processes, including exclusion requests and enforcement proceedings.</p><p>• Monitor and interpret global trade actions and their implications for the organization.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align compliance strategies with business objectives.</p><p>• Deliver legal insights and recommendations to mitigate risks associated with international trade.</p><p>• Participate in regulatory discussions and provide expertise to ensure the organization’s adherence to relevant trade laws.</p><p>• Assist with the development and implementation of compliance programs to address evolving trade regulations.</p><p>• Review and advise on policies and procedures related to import/export activities.</p>
