Available Candidates (as of 9/16/26)

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: 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: 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).

Total Experience: 25y (Total) / 8y (Commercial Finance) / 17y (Operational Finance)

Industry Experience: 18y (Manufacturing/Industrial) / 4y (Business & Professional Services) / 3y (Technical Accounting/Consulting & Other)

Production Process Experience: 18y (Mass Manufacturing) / 7y (Services)

Roles:

1. Current / Most Recent: Technical Accounting Manager
2. Prior Roles: Director of Finance, Executive Director of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Controller, Senior Financial Analyst, Accounting Team Lead
3. Future: Director of Finance, Corporate Controller, VP Finance, Senior Finance Leadership, CFO-track opportunities

Management Experience: 15y+

Top Competencies:

• Finance Leadership & Strategic Planning
• FP&A, Budgeting, Forecasting & P&L Management
• Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting & Consolidations
• Treasury, Cash Flow & Banking Relationships
• Internal Controls, Audit Readiness & GAAP Compliance
• M&A Due Diligence & Business Transformation
• Team Leadership, Development & Mentoring

Top Skills:

• Leading comprehensive finance and accounting functions, including FP&A, general accounting, AP/AR, treasury, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close.
• Building and transforming finance infrastructure, including taking an unauditable organization to eight consecutive clean audits while strengthening controls, policies, compliance, and reporting.
• Leading both buy-side and sell-side M&A due diligence and advising executive leadership on budgeting, divestments, contracts, capital structure, and strategic financial decisions.
• Driving multi-entity accounting, consolidations, standard costing, cash flow forecasting, transfer pricing, risk management, and operational financial analysis.
• Implementing and improving ERP systems, accounting processes, internal controls, policies, and financial workflows to support organizational growth.

Key Systems: JD Edwards, PeopleSoft Enterprise-One, NetSuite, Lawson, Sage, SAP, QuickBooks, Hyperion Financial Management, Cognos, Plex, Crystal Reports, UKG Pro & Microsoft Office

Education: BA, Business Administration in Accounting, MBA, Business Administration

Certifications: CPA / CGMA

MDG Write Up: This finance executive brings 25+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership as a Director of Finance, Executive Director of Accounting & Finance, and Corporate Controller. The background combines strategic finance with hands-on operational accounting, including FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, P&L management, financial reporting, consolidations, treasury, cash flow management, M&A, audit and compliance, internal controls, and ERP implementation.

Proven track record of building and transforming finance organizations, including developing an accounting function that achieved eight consecutive clean audits, securing and expanding a major credit facility, eliminating more than $500K in annual factoring costs, and leading both buy-side and sell-side M&A due diligence. Additional strengths include multi-entity accounting, manufacturing finance, standard costing, technical accounting, transfer pricing, risk management, banking relationships, and executive-level financial guidance.

Experienced people leader who has managed teams of up to approximately 22 employees and places a strong emphasis on mentoring and developing finance professionals. Well aligned for Director of Finance, Corporate Controller, VP-level finance, and other senior finance leadership opportunities with a longer-term path toward CFO leadership.

Candidate Misc. Key Preferences:

1. Director of Finance is the preferred next step, while also open to Controller and other senior finance leadership opportunities depending on scope and compensation.
2. Prefers mid-sized to large organizations and is flexible on industry.
3. Particularly interested in opportunities that provide leadership, team development, and continued exposure to financial planning and strategic finance.
4. Long-term career goal is to progress into a CFO-level position.

Candidate Job Location Preferences: Metro Detroit / Hybrid or Onsite Preferred / Approximately 30-minute commute preferred for fully onsite roles; willing to travel farther for hybrid opportunities.

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

Total Experience: 18y (Total) /8y (Commercial Finance) / 10y (Operational Finance)

Industry Experience: 13y (Manufacturing/Industrial) / 2y (Business & Professional Services) / 3y (Public Accounting and Consulting)

Production Process Experience: 2y (Mass Manufacturing) / 5y (Services) / 11y (Project-Based Manufacturing)

Roles:

1. Current / Most Recent: Director of FP&A
2. Prior Roles: Director of Finance; International Accounting Manager/Controller; Senior Consultant; Assistant Controller.
3. Future: Director of Finance, Controller, or CFO

Management Experience: 10y+

Top Competencies:

• Finance Leadership & Strategic Business Partnership
• FP&A, Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis
• Manufacturing, Operational & Project Finance
• Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting & Consolidations
• Treasury, Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
• Cost Accounting, Pricing & Margin Optimization
• M&A Due Diligence & Post-Acquisition Integration
• Internal Controls, SOX, FCPA & Audit Readiness
• Multi-Site & International Finance Leadership
• Team Leadership, Development & Mentoring

Top Skills:

• Implementing and improving ERP systems, accounting processes, internal controls, policies, and financial workflows to support organizational growth.
• Leading finance across complex, multi-site manufacturing organizations, including a $300M Americas region with seven sites and a $250M global automation business with eight international locations.
• Driving FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, cost controls, profitability analysis, pricing, and operational decision support in partnership with Sales, Operations, Project Management, and executive leadership.
• Leading M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration, including reducing month-end close from 45 days to four days while transitioning the organization from Made-2-Manage to Epicor.
• Managing manufacturing cost accounting, standard labor costs, project costing, customer quotations, material and labor price recovery, margin protection, and working capital optimization.
• Strengthening financial controls, audit readiness, SOX/FCPA compliance, international accounting, transfer pricing, and global treasury processes.
• Building and mentoring finance teams while partnering with Controllers and Shared Services across domestic and international operations.

Key Systems: Epicor, Made-2-Manage & Microsoft Office

Education: Master of Accounting / MBA / BS, Chemical Engineering

Certifications: CPA

MDG Write Up: Senior finance and operations executive and CPA with approximately 18 years of finance and accounting experience, including extensive leadership within multi-site, global manufacturing organizations. Brings a strong combination of FP&A, controllership, treasury, cash flow management, cost accounting, pricing, margin improvement, M&A, internal controls, and operational finance.

Has led finance for organizations ranging from approximately $140M to $300M across domestic and international operations. Key accomplishments include supporting M&A due diligence and integration, reducing month-end close from 45 days to four days, leading ERP integration, strengthening SOX and FCPA controls, improving customer profitability, and driving stronger financial visibility across operations.

A strong business partner with experience working alongside executive leadership, Sales, Operations, and Project Management to improve financial performance and support strategic decision-making. Well aligned for Director of Finance, Controller, or CFO-level opportunities within organizations seeking an experienced, hands-on finance leader who can make a meaningful business impact.

Candidate Misc. Key Preferences:

1. Seeking a permanent Director of Finance, Controller, or CFO opportunity depending on company size and scope.
2. Manufacturing is preferred, but open to other industries for the right opportunity.
3. Values stability, challenging work, positive leadership, and the opportunity to make a meaningful business impact.

Candidate Job Location Preferences: Onsite Preferred, but Hybrid / Remote Options within 50 Minutes of West Bloomfield, MI

Candidate Placement Type Preferences: Traditional Direct Hire

Total Experience: 12y (Total) / 7y (Commercial Finance) / 5y (Operational Finance)

Industry Experience: 12y (Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense, Specialty Chemicals)

Production Process Experience: 11y (Project-based) /1y (Mass Manufacturing)

Roles:

1. Current / Most Recent: Senior Accountant
2. Prior Roles: Cost Accounting Manager, Chief Accountant, Senior Financial Analyst
3. Future: Senior Financial Analyst, Finance Manager, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant

Management Experience: 10y

Top Competencies:

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis
• Cost & Manufacturing Accounting
• Project Accounting & Percentage-of-Completion
• Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

Top Skills:

• Financial Modeling & Advanced Excel Analysis
• P&L, Balance Sheet & Cash Flow Forecasting
• Cost, Margin & Profitability Analysis
• Journal Entries, Reconciliations & Month-End Close
• ERP Implementation & Process Improvement

Key Systems: Plex, SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, InforLN, BAAN, QuickBooks, QlikView, SharePoint, and Advanced Excel

Education: Master of Science, Accounting, Bachelor of Science, Management

Certifications: n/a

MDG Write Up: This finance and accounting professional brings 12y of progressive corporate experience across manufacturing, aerospace & defense, and specialty chemicals, supported by an extensive earlier banking background. The candidate offers a strong blend of FP&A and operational accounting experience, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modeling, cost accounting, project accounting, financial reporting, month-end close, cash flow, and internal controls.

The candidate has managed annual budgets and forecasts, analyzed manufacturing and project profitability, supported POC accounting, and partnered with management and operations to improve financial decision-making. Additional strengths include advanced Excel, ERP implementation, GAAP compliance, J-SOX, DCAA/DCMA requirements, ISO audits, and government contract pricing.

Candidate Misc. Key Preferences:

1. Values stability, clear expectations, structured processes, and long-term opportunity.
2. Prefers finance-focused opportunities involving forecasting, budgeting, planning, and financial analysis, but remains open to accounting responsibilities.

Candidate Job Location Preferences: Waterford, MI; approximately a one-hour commute, including Ann Arbor, St. Clair Shores, New Baltimore, Grand Blanc, Hartland, and surrounding areas. Hybrid preferred, but open to fully onsite. No relocation.

Candidate Placement Type Preferences: Traditional Direct Hire

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.