Available Candidates (as of 8/11/26)

Total Experience: 11y (Total) / 11y (Commercial Finance) / 9y (Operational Finance)

Industry Experience:  6y (End Consumer Packaging) / 3y (Automation Systems) / 3y (Branding/Marketing) / 2y (Medical Manufacturing)

Production Process Experience: 8y (Mass Production) / 3y (Job Production [Projects]) 3y (Batch Production)

Roles:

1. Current/Most Recent: Senior Manager, FP&A
2. Prior: Head of Commercial Finance / Supply Chain & Operations Manager / Commercial Finance Systems Manager / Senior Financial Analyst / Plan Controller
3. Future: Director of Finance / FP&A        Director

Management Experience: 6y

Top Competencies:

• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Strategic Financial Leadership
• Operational Efficiency Improvement

Top Skills:

• Business Process Automation
• Pricing & Contract Negotiation
• Advanced IT Integration

Key Systems: SAP / RFID Systems / OneStream / VBA / Python

Education: MBA (Finance & Strategic Mgt.), Kelley School of Business, Indiana University / BBA (Finance)

Certifications: N/A

MDG Write Up:  Candidate provides notable value in their ability to identify and capitalize on process improvements that not only lead to cost reductions, but in certain cases leads to additional revenue.  Their process improvements have also been used to improve their company’s financial reporting.  They also provide value in their ability to work with the sales department and assist them in identifying opportunities with the customer not seen by others.  Couple these unique skills with their ability to understand business overall, finance, and lead a team and they’re a can’t miss candidate for many.  Their background sets them up to take on many different positions, but they’re currently targeting a Director of Finance / FP&A Director role.  They will also entertain part-time consulting work, up 40 hours per week.

Candidate Misc. Key Preferences:

1. Looking for a role with high growth potential.
2. Open to full-time roles and consulting opportunities.
3. Prefer positions that allow for strategic decision-making and leadership.

Candidate Job Location Preferences: Onsite / Hybrid / Remote – Southeast, MI

Candidate Placement Type Preferences: Traditional Contract or Direct Hire

Total Experience: 20y+ (Total) / 15y (Commercial Finance) / 5y (Operational Finance)

Industry Experience: 6y (Industrial / Heavy Construction) / 5y (Energy & Utilities) / 4y (Travel & Tourism Services) / 1y (Industrial Services & Renewable Energy)

Production Process Experience: 8y (Job Production [Projects]) / 5y (Continuous Process Operations) / 6y (Services)

Roles:

1. Current / Most Recent: Chief Financial Officer
2. Prior Roles: Vice President of Finance, Director of Finance, Manager – Strategy and Corporate Development, Senior Financial Analyst, Investment Banking Analyst
3. Future: CEO / CFO / Vice President of Finance

Management Experience: 14y

Top Competencies:

• Strategic Financial Leadership in Industrial Services, Construction & Energy Environments
• Capital Allocation, Treasury Strategy & Investment Analysis
• Financial Restructuring & Turnaround Management
• Corporate Development & M&A Process Leadership
• FP&A, Budgeting, Forecasting & Long-term Financial Planning
• Building High-Performing Teams & Organizational Health

Top Skills:

• Building and scaling FP&A, Treasury, and Corporate Development teams from the ground up
• Driving substantial revenue growth and significant operating margin expansion
• Leading financial restructuring initiatives that deliver profitability and cash-positive operations · Leading full-cycle M&A processes (sourcing through integration)
• Partnering with executive leadership to drive strategic clarity and organizational alignment
• Advanced financial modeling, DCF analysis, and capital investment evaluation

Key Systems: Advanced Financial Modeling (DCF, LBO, Merger Models), FP&A & Treasury Platforms

Education: MBA & BBA, U of M – Ross School of Business

Certifications: n/a

MDG Write Up: This seasoned finance executive brings more than 20 years of progressive experience leading finance organizations through growth, transformation, and value creation in industrial services, construction, renewable energy, and energy sectors. The background includes multiple CFO and VP Finance roles within private equity-backed and large-scale industrial organizations, with strong exposure to project-based and multi-location operations.

The candidate has a consistent track record of stepping into complex situations and delivering meaningful step-change improvement in both financial performance and organizational effectiveness. Key strengths include building and scaling high-performing finance teams, driving substantial revenue growth and operating margin expansion, leading financial restructuring efforts that restore profitability and cash flow, and running full-cycle M&A processes from sourcing through integration. The candidate brings an owner’s mentality, a curiosity-driven approach, and a genuine respect for frontline operational teams.

The candidate performs best in collaborative, growth-oriented or transformation environments where finance is expected to serve as a true strategic partner to operations and executive leadership. They are well aligned for Chief Financial Officer or senior finance leadership roles in industrial services, construction, infrastructure, renewable energy, or other capital-intensive sectors seeking a hands-on, results-driven finance executive.

Candidate Misc. Key Preferences:

1. Open to CFO and senior finance leadership roles with broad strategic scope (also open to CEO/President titles in the right situation)
2. Seeks organizations where finance has a meaningful seat at the table and visible impact on growth, profitability, and long-term decision-making
3. Values collaborative leadership, organizational clarity, and environments with clear growth or transformation opportunities

Candidate Job Location Preferences: Metro Detroit priority (open to Hybrid / On-site with reasonable commute; also open to Michigan, broader Midwest, and Florida)

Candidate Placement Type Preferences: Traditional Direct Hire

Total Experience: 15y+ (Total) / 7y (Commercial Finance) / 8y (Operational Finance)

Industry Experience: 14y+ (Automotive Manufacturing) / 2y (Healthcare Technology)

Production Process Experience: 14y (Mass Production) / 2y (Services)

Roles:

1. Current / Most Recent: VP of Finance
2. Prior Roles: Corporate Financial Controller, Group Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A), Controller, Senior Accountant/Controller
3. Future: VP of Finance, Finance Director, Corporate Controller, CFO

Management Experience: 14y

Top Competencies:

• Global FP&A, Budgeting & Forecasting
• Corporate Controllership & Financial Reporting
• Multi-Plant Consolidations & Manufacturing Finance
• Cost Accounting, Standard Costing & Inventory Management
• Cash Flow, Treasury & Working Capital Management
• ERP Implementations & Finance Transformation

Top Skills:

• Leading global financial consolidations across multi-plant manufacturing operations
• Driving budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and executive financial reporting
• Improving operational performance through manufacturing finance, cost control, and process standardization
• Leading finance organizations across accounting, FP&A, treasury, payroll, and HR
• Implementing ERP systems and improving financial reporting processes
• Driving substantial revenue growth and significant operating margin expansion
• Leading financial restructuring initiatives that deliver profitability and cash-positive operations · Leading full-cycle M&A processes (sourcing through integration)
• Partnering with executive leadership to support strategic planning and organizational growth

Key Systems: SAP, Plex ERP, Great Plains, QuickBooks, Power BI, QlikView, Advanced Excel (Power Query, Financial Modeling)

Education: MBA – Finance & Accounting | Bachelor of Commerce – Finance & Accounting

Certifications: n/a

MDG Write Up: This finance executive brings more than 15 years of progressive leadership experience across manufacturing organizations with expertise in FP&A, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, cost accounting, inventory management, global consolidations, and ERP implementations. The background includes senior finance leadership roles spanning corporate controllership, operational finance, and strategic financial planning.

The candidate has a proven track record of improving financial operations, strengthening internal controls, leading finance transformation initiatives, and partnering with executive leadership to drive business performance. They thrive in environments where they can solve complex business challenges, improve processes, and build scalable finance organizations.

The candidate is well aligned for Vice President of Finance, Finance Director, Corporate Controller, and CFO opportunities within manufacturing, industrial, automotive, or other operationally focused organizations seeking a hands-on finance leader capable of driving both strategic and operational results.

Candidate Misc. Key Preferences:

1. Open to VP of Finance, Finance Director, Corporate Controller, and CFO opportunities within organizations where finance is viewed as a strategic business partner.
2. Seeks organizations that value continuous improvement, operational excellence, and opportunities to lead finance transformation and organizational change.
3. Enjoys solving complex business problems, improving financial operations, mentoring teams, and partnering with executive leadership to drive growth and profitability.

Candidate Job Location Preferences: (Onsite / Hybrid / Remote – Metro Detroit Priority)

Candidate Placement Type Preferences: Traditional Direct Hire

Total Experience: 30y+ (Total) / 8y (Commercial Finance) / 22y (Operational Finance)

Industry Experience: 18y (Public Accounting & Professional Services) / 13y (Real Estate Development & Property Management) / 6y (Nonprofit)

Production Process Experience: 13y (Job Production)/ 18y (Services)

Roles:

1. Current / Most Recent: Controller
2. Prior Roles: Controller, CPA/Owner, Partner, Staff Accountant
3. Future: Controller, Corporate Controller, Accounting Manager, Director of Accounting

Management Experience: 15+y

Top Competencies:

• Corporate Controllership
• Financial Reporting
• Full-Cycle Accounting
• Tax & Audit Management
• Accounting Systems Implementation
• Process Improvement

Top Skills:

• Leading full-cycle accounting operations, month-end close, and financial statement preparation
• Managing budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and variance analysis
• Establishing accounting departments, implementing new accounting systems, and improving accounting processes
• Overseeing tax compliance, audits, internal controls, and GAAP compliance
• Partnering with executive leadership to support financial planning and operational decision-making
• Managing AP, AR, fixed assets, general ledger, and banking relationships

Key Systems: Great Plains Dynamics, Yardi, Acumatica, QuickBooks Desktop & Online, Xero, CCH ProSystem Fx, UltraTax CS, ATX Tax, Lacerte Tax, Microsoft Excel

Education: Bachelor of Science – Accounting

Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – California & Michigan

MDG Write Up: This accounting executive brings more than 30 years of progressive experience across public accounting and private industry, including controllership, financial reporting, tax, audit, and accounting leadership. The background includes leading accounting departments, establishing new accounting functions, implementing accounting systems, and supporting executive leadership across real estate development, property management, publishing, nonprofit, and professional services organizations.

Key strengths include full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, GAAP compliance, tax planning, audit management, accounting system implementations, and process improvement. Brings extensive experience partnering with executive leadership while overseeing all aspects of accounting operations and strengthening financial processes

Performs best in stable, collaborative organizations where accounting plays a strategic role in supporting business operations. Well aligned for Controller, Corporate Controller, Director of Accounting, and Accounting Manager opportunities within small to mid-sized organizations across a variety of industries.

Candidate Misc. Key Preferences:

1. Open to Controller, Corporate Controller, Director of Accounting, and Accounting Manager opportunities.
2. Seeks a stable organization with supportive leadership and the opportunity to oversee the full accounting function.
3. Interested in continuing to leverage extensive accounting leadership experience while learning new technologies.

Candidate Job Location Preferences:  (Onsite / Hybrid / Remote – Broader Grand Rapids, MI.  Relocation for right role.)

Candidate Placement Type Preferences: Traditional Direct Hire

Total Experience: 12y+ (Total) / 8y (Commercial Finance) / 4y (Operational Finance)

Industry Experience: 6y (Manufacturing/Automotive) / 3y (Logistics and Supply Chain) / 2y (Management Consulting) / 3y (Financial Services)

Production Process Experience: 6y (Mass)/ 6y (Services)

Roles:

1. Current / Most Recent: Controller
2. Prior Roles: Pricing Consultant, Material Cost Analyst, Forecasting Analyst, Supplier Risk Analyst, Revenue Analyst, Pricing Analyst
3. Future: Controller, Finance Manager, FP&A Manager, Pricing Manager, Strategy / Management Consultant

Management Experience: 3y

Top Competencies:

• FP&A, Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning
• Pricing Strategy & Profitability Optimization
• Manufacturing & Supply Chain Finance
• Business Partnering & Financial Reporting
• Process Improvement, Automation & Power BI Development

Top Skills:

• Building financial models, dashboards, and executive reporting using Power BI and Excel
• Driving budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and profitability reporting across multiple business units
• Improving pricing strategies and delivering measurable margin improvement through financial analysis
• Leading process improvements, reporting automation, and financial systems enhancements
• Delivering actionable financial insights that improve operational and business performance

Key Systems: Power BI, SAP, SAP Ariba, Syncron Price, Tableau, EasyMorph, PowerPivot, Think-cell, S&P Capital IQ, Advanced Microsoft Excel

Education: MBA, Supply Chain Management & BBA, Finance

Certifications: Syncron Price Certified

MDG Write Up: This finance professional brings more than 12 years of progressive experience across logistics, manufacturing, automotive, financial services, and consulting. The background includes FP&A, controlling, pricing strategy, forecasting, manufacturing finance, financial reporting, and business partnering, with recent experience serving as a Controller supporting budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close.

The candidate has a proven track record of improving financial performance through forecasting, pricing optimization, process automation, Power BI dashboard development, and cross-functional business partnering. Additional strengths include financial modeling, variance analysis, manufacturing finance, and delivering data-driven insights that support strategic decision-making.

The candidate performs best in collaborative, high-trust organizations where finance serves as a strategic business partner. They are well aligned for Controller, Finance Manager, FP&A Manager, Pricing Manager, Forecasting Manager, or Strategic Finance leadership roles.

Candidate Misc. Key Preferences:

1. Open to Controller, Finance Manager, FP&A Manager, Pricing Manager, Forecasting Manager, Consulting and Strategic Finance leadership opportunities.
2. Seeks organizations offering long-term stability, career advancement, and opportunities to deepen expertise in FP&A, pricing, forecasting, and strategic finance.
3. Values collaborative, results-oriented cultures that provide autonomy, trust, ownership, and strong business partnering across functional teams.

Candidate Job Location Preferences: (Hybrid Preferred, but Onsite / Remote Options – Metro Detroit Priority)

Candidate Placement Type Preferences: Traditional Direct Hire

Total Experience: 14y+ (Total) / 12y (Commercial Finance) / 2y (Operational Finance)

Industry Experience: 14y (Banking and Financial Services)

Production Process Experience: 14y (Services)

Roles:

1. Current / Most Recent: Finance Lead (Vice President)
2. Prior Roles: Senior Incentive Compensation Consultant (VP/AVP), Financial Analyst – Reporting Specialist
3. Future: Finance Manager, FP&A Manager, Senior Financial Analyst, Strategic Finance Leader

Management Experience: Project leadership with oversight of rotational finance analysts; no direct people management.

Top Competencies:

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Planning
• Executive Financial Reporting & Business Partnering
• Financial Modeling & Decision Support
• Incentive Compensation Strategy
• Financial Systems Implementation & Process Improvement

Top Skills:

• Leading annual planning, budgeting, and rolling forecasts across multiple business units
• Developing executive dashboards and translating complex financial data into actionable business insights
• Building financial models, staffing models, and balance sheet risk models to support strategic decision-making
• Driving reporting automation and process improvements using Power BI, Power Query, and Workday Adaptive Planning
• Partnering with executive leadership to improve financial performance and operational planning
• Implementing financial systems and business intelligence solutions that improve reporting efficiency

Key Systems: Workday Adaptive Planning, Workday GL, Power BI, Power Query, Hyperion SmartView, Office Connect, TOAD, Microsoft Excel

Education: Bachelor of Business Administration – Finance

Certifications: n/a

MDG Write Up: This finance professional brings approximately 14 years of progressive experience in FP&A, strategic finance, forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, executive reporting, and business intelligence within the banking and financial services industry. Most recently serving as a Finance Lead, the candidate has partnered closely with executive leadership to support business planning, strategic decision-making, financial systems implementations, and process improvement initiatives.

The candidate has consistently delivered value by improving reporting efficiency, enhancing forecasting capabilities, developing strategic financial models, and implementing modern planning and business intelligence tools. Key strengths include budgeting and forecasting, executive reporting, Power BI dashboard development, Workday Adaptive Planning implementation, incentive compensation strategy, balance sheet modeling, and cross-functional business partnering. The candidate combines strong analytical skills with a collaborative approach and a continuous improvement mindset.

The candidate performs best in collaborative organizations where finance serves as a strategic business partner and employees are encouraged to improve processes, leverage technology, and contribute to long-term business success. They are well aligned for Senior Financial Analyst, Finance Manager, FP&A Manager, Finance Lead, or Strategic Finance roles.

Candidate Misc. Key Preferences:

1. Open to Senior Financial Analyst, Finance Manager, FP&A Manager, Finance Lead, and Strategic Finance opportunities.
2. Seeks organizations with strong culture, collaboration, growth opportunities, and continuous process improvement.
3. Values business partnering, strategic involvement, and opportunities to continue developing leadership responsibilities.

Candidate Job Location Preferences: (Hybrid Preferred, but Onsite / Remote Options – Metro Detroit Priority)

Candidate Placement Type Preferences: Traditional Direct Hire

Total Experience: 24y+ (Total) / 24y+ (Commercial Finance) / 0y (Operational Finance)

Industry Experience: 24y+ (Banking/Financial Services)

Production Process Experience: 24y+ (Services)

Roles:

1. Current / Most Recent: Financial & Data Analytics Manager
2. Prior Roles: Commercial Bank Finance Vice President, Assistant Vice President – Michigan Market, Commercial Bank Financial Analyst, Financial Planning Analyst, Cost Financial Analyst
3. Future: FP&A Manager, Senior FP&A Manager, Finance Manager, Director of FP&A

Management Experience: 10y+

Top Competencies:

• FP&A, Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning
• Executive Business Partnering & Strategic Finance
• Financial Analytics & Executive Reporting
• Commercial Banking Finance & Performance Management
• Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Top Skills:

• Building financial models, dashboards, and executive reporting using Power BI and Excel
• Leading budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial analysis for commercial banking operations
• Partnering with executive leadership to deliver strategic financial insights, executive presentations, and performance reporting that support business decisions.
• Managing and developing finance teams while building strong partnerships across business units to improve financial performance and operational visibility.
• Developing financial reporting, dashboards, forecasting models, and data-driven analytics using Power BI, SQL, Oracle Hyperion, and advanced Excel.
• Driving process improvements, financial planning, loan pricing analysis, and executive reporting through cross-functional collaboration.

Key Systems: Oracle Hyperion Suite (Interactive Reporting, SmartView), Power BI, SQL, TOAD, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Education: Bachelor of Science, Business Administration (Finance)

Certifications: N/A

MDG Write Up: This finance leader brings nearly 25 years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial planning, forecasting, analytics, and executive business partnering within the banking and financial services industry. The background includes strategic planning, executive reporting, budgeting, commercial banking finance, team leadership, and data-driven decision support while partnering closely with executive leadership across multiple business units.

The candidate has a proven track record of delivering financial insights that improve business performance through forecasting, executive reporting, analytics, loan pricing support, and cross-functional collaboration. Additional strengths include team development, Power BI and SQL reporting, Oracle Hyperion, executive presentations, and serving as a trusted finance partner to senior leadership. Well aligned for FP&A Manager, Senior FP&A Manager, Finance Manager, Director of FP&A opportunities.

Candidate Misc. Key Preferences:

1. Open to FP&A Manager, Senior FP&A Manager, Finance Manager and Director-level FP&A opportunities.
2. Seeks organizations that value executive partnership, collaboration, strategic finance, and long-term career growth.
3. Enjoys roles where finance has a seat at the table and can directly influence business decisions through analytics and strategic planning.

Candidate Job Location Preferences: (Hybrid Preferred, but Onsite / Remote Options – Metro Detroit Priority)

Candidate Placement Type Preferences: Traditional Direct Hire

Total Experience: 20y+ (Total) / 5y (Commercial Finance) / 15y (Operational Finance)

Industry Experience: 15y+ (Manufacturing/Automotive/Distribution) / 5y (Healthcare)

Production Process Experience: 15y+ (Mass)/ 5y+ (Services)

Roles:

1. Current / Most Recent: Finance Manager
2. Prior Roles: Finance Supervisor, Regional Cash Manager, Assistant Controller, Controller
3. Future: Accounting Director, Senior Accounting Manager, Finance Director, Senior Finance Manager

Management Experience: 15y+

Top Competencies:

• Multi-Entity Accounting & Financial Reporting
• Manufacturing Accounting & Shared Services Leadership
• Treasury, Cash Flow & Banking Operations
• SOX / K-SOX Compliance & Internal Controls
• Accounting Leadership, Team Development & Executive Business Partnering

Top Skills:

• Leading accounting operations across multiple North American manufacturing entities while ensuring compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and K-SOX standards.
• Managing month-end close, financial reporting, treasury, audits, budgeting, forecasting, and shared service accounting organizations.
• Building and developing high-performing accounting teams while partnering with executive leadership to improve financial operations.
• Implementing ERP systems, strengthening internal controls, and standardizing accounting processes across global organizations.
• Driving process improvements, manufacturing costing, cash management, and operational efficiencies within complex multinational environments.

Key Systems: SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Great Plains (eEnterprise), QAD, HFM, FDM, HGPS, Jewel, T-Recs, Concur, V-Pay, QuickBooks Pro, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Education: Master of Science, Accounting/Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting

Certifications: N/A

MDG Write Up: This accounting and finance leader brings more than 20 years of progressive experience across automotive manufacturing, healthcare, distribution, and corporate accounting organizations. The background includes multi-entity accounting, shared services, financial reporting, treasury, SOX/K-SOX compliance, audits, ERP implementations, manufacturing finance, and executive business partnering, with recent experience leading regional accounting operations across multiple North American manufacturing entities.

The candidate has a proven track record of improving financial operations through process improvements, ERP implementations, internal controls, treasury management, manufacturing accounting, and financial reporting. Additional strengths include month-end close leadership, IFRS and U.S. GAAP compliance, audit support, team leadership, and partnering with executive leadership to drive operational efficiency and financial performance.

The candidate performs best in collaborative organizations that value trust, open communication, and empowered leadership. Well aligned for Accounting Director, Senior Accounting Manager, Finance Director, Regional Finance Manager, Shared Services Leader, and Corporate Accounting leadership opportunities

Candidate Misc. Key Preferences:

1. Open to Accounting Director, Senior Accounting Manager, Finance Director, Regional Finance Manager, and Shared Services leadership opportunities.
2. Seeks organizations with collaborative leadership, strong company culture, autonomy, and opportunities to continue advancing within senior accounting leadership.
3. Values organizations that empower managers, encourage communication, trust leadership teams, and provide long-term stability and growth opportunities.

Candidate Job Location Preferences: (Hybrid Preferred, but Onsite / Remote Options  within 30 miles of South Lyon, Michigan)

Candidate Placement Type Preferences: Traditional Direct Hire

Total Experience: 10y+ (Total) / 6y+ (Commercial Finance) / 4y+ (Operational Finance)

Industry Experience: 4y+ (Manufacturing/Automotive) / 6y+ (Financial Services/Banking/Lending)

Production Process Experience: 4y+ (Mass)/ 6y+ (Services)

Roles:

1. Current / Most Recent: Financial Analyst
2. Prior Roles: Financial Analyst / AP Team Lead
3. Future: Financial Analyst, FP&A Analyst, Treasury Analyst, Finance Operations Analyst, Controller

Management Experience: 4y+

Top Competencies:

• Financial Analysis, FP&A & Forecasting
• Revenue & Cash Flow Forecasting
• Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
• Manufacturing Finance & Business Partnering
• Data Analytics, SQL & Process Improvement

Top Skills:

• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, variance reporting, and month-end close activities within manufacturing environments.
• Performing financial analysis, reconciliations, journal entries, and revenue reporting while improving forecasting accuracy and financial visibility.
• Utilizing advanced Excel, SQL, and ERP systems to analyze large datasets, automate reporting, and improve operational decision-making.
• Partnering cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and business stakeholders to resolve financial issues and improve business performance.
• Leading process improvements, ERP enhancements, and reporting automation initiatives that increased efficiency and strengthened financial reporting.

Key Systems: Infor CSI, QAD, CPS, SQL, Advanced Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Tableau.

Education: Bachelor of Science, Finance

Certifications: N/A

MDG Write Up: This finance professional brings more more than 10 years of progressive experience across manufacturing, automotive, banking, and financial services, with a strong background in financial analysis, forecasting, cash flow analysis, reconciliations, financial reporting, and cross-functional business partnering. Experience includes supporting month-end close, revenue forecasting, variance analysis, ERP systems, and data analytics within both manufacturing and corporate finance environments.

Proven ability to improve forecasting accuracy, streamline reporting processes, and provide actionable financial insights through advanced Excel, SQL, ERP systems, and large dataset analysis. Additional strengths include cash forecasting, revenue analysis, process improvements, and collaborating with business partners to support operational and financial decision-making. Well aligned for Financial Analyst, FP&A Analyst, Treasury Analyst, Finance Operations, and long-term Controller opportunities.

Candidate Misc. Key Preferences:

1. Open to Financial Analyst, FP&A Analyst, Treasury Analyst, Finance Operations, and long-term Controller opportunities.
2. Seeks organizations offering stability, career growth, supportive leadership, and opportunities to continue developing in corporate finance.
3. Values collaborative, fast-paced environments with autonomy, and strong cross-functional business partnering.

Candidate Job Location Preferences: (Hybrid Preferred, but Onsite / Remote Options – Metro Detroit Priority)

Candidate Placement Type Preferences: Traditional Direct Hire

Total Experience: 10y+ (Total) / 4y (Commercial Finance) / 6y (Operational Finance)

Industry Experience: 9y+ (Manufacturing/Automotive) / 1y (Healthcare)

Production Process Experience: 9y+ (Mass)/ 1y (Services)

Roles:

1. Current / Most Recent: Controller
2. Prior Roles: Plant Controller, Project Controller, Cost Accountant, Senior Accounting Assistant, Accounting Assistant
3. Future: Plant Controller, Corporate Controller, Manufacturing Controller, Finance Manager, Director of Finance

Management Experience: 7y+

Top Competencies:

• Manufacturing Finance & Plant Controllership
• Cost Accounting, Inventory & Product Profitability
• FP&A, Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Reporting
• Operational Finance & Business Partnering
• ERP Systems, Process Improvement & KPI Development

Top Skills:

• Leading plant financial operations include budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, financial reporting, and P&L ownership across high-volume manufacturing facilities.
• Driving cost accounting, inventory management, capital expenditure analysis, product profitability, and operational KPI reporting to improve financial performance.
• Partnering with operations, engineering, supply chain, sales, and executive leadership to support quoting, pricing, profitability analysis, and strategic decision-making.
• Managing ERP systems including PLEX, Oracle, and NetSuite while improving reporting, financial controls, and process automation through Power BI and advanced Excel.
• Supporting manufacturing operations through capital planning, fixed asset management, inventory optimization, plant restructuring initiatives, and continuous process improvements.

Key Systems: PLEX, Oracle, NetSuite, Power BI, Advanced Microsoft Excel, Financial Modeling, KPI Dashboards.

Education: BA, Business Administration, Finance

Certifications: N/A

MDG Write Up: This finance professional brings more than ten years of progressive experience across plant controllership, corporate controllership, cost accounting, project finance, and operational finance within automotive, manufacturing, beverage, and healthcare organizations. The background includes full P&L ownership, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, inventory management, cost accounting, capital planning, and executive business partnering in complex manufacturing environments.

Proven track record of improving plant performance through operational finance, product profitability analysis, cost management, inventory controls, ERP optimization, and cross-functional collaboration with operations, engineering, supply chain, and executive leadership. Additional strengths include capital expenditure analysis, financial modeling, Power BI reporting, manufacturing KPIs, process improvements, and leading finance teams that support operational decision-making. Well aligned for Plant Controller, Corporate Controller, Finance Manager, Director of Finance, and operational finance leadership opportunities.

Candidate Misc. Key Preferences:

1. Open to Plant Controller, Corporate Controller, Manufacturing Controller, Finance Manager, and Director of Finance opportunities.
2. Seeks stable organizations with strong leadership, accountability, operational discipline, and long-term career growth.
3. Long-term goal is to continue progressing into executive finance leadership with aspirations of becoming a CFO.

Candidate Job Location Preferences: (Hybrid Preferred, but Onsite / Remote Options – Metro Detroit Priority and open to relocation)

Candidate Placement Type Preferences: Traditional Direct Hire (open to Contract-to-Hire opportunities).

Please contact MDG if YOU would like to be added to our candidate list.

• Operational Finance Includes: Posting Journal Entries, Account Recs, Cost Acct. Mgt, Month-End Close Activities, AP/AR Mgt., Internal Controls, Cash Mgt. etc.
• Commercial Finance Includes: LTP Development & Mgt., Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Asset Mgt., Working Capital Mgt., etc.
• Production Process Experience indicates the type of accounting candidate has had experience with and types of cross-functional teams they’ve had experience with.
• Placement Types Include: Contract / Contract-to-Hire / Direct Hire (Under MDG or Traditional Model)
• Availability & General Candidate Info Note: We work with our candidates regularly in an attempt to keep this list as current as possible at all times.  We will update it as soon as we get new information but push for an update at least weekly.  However, all information will need to be confirmed following client contact with MDG.