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Description

Our client, an established and entrepreneurial organization with a deeply committed team—many with over a decade of tenure—is seeking a Director of Finance & Accounting who can provide strong leadership, elevate financial operations, and continue to foster a collaborative, people-first culture. This Director of Finance & Accounting role is ideal for a leader who values legacy, respects institutional knowledge, and brings the vision and energy needed to support the company’s evolving growth.

Director of Finance & Accounting - Key Responsibilities

+ Provide steady, empathetic, and transparent leadership to the accounting and finance team, prioritizing communication, collaboration, and staff development.

+ Oversee daily accounting operations, including AP/AR, payroll, general ledger management, and month-end close.

+ Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting to equip leadership with clear, actionable insights.

+ Strengthen internal controls while maintaining the agility and entrepreneurial spirit that define the organization.

+ Partner with longstanding team members to assess current processes and implement improvements that honor what works while introducing scalable best practices.

+ Manage annual audits, external financial relationships, and compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.

+ Mentor and develop team members, ensuring ongoing growth, skills enhancement, and cross-training to support organizational continuity.

+ Support system enhancements, including ERP upgrades or new financial tools, with a focus on change management and user adoption.

Why Join

+ Lead a respected, long-standing team and help shape the next chapter of the organization’s growth.

+ Entrepreneurial culture that values initiative, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

+ High-impact role with visibility across the organization.

+ Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities.

For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054

Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or MBA strongly preferred.

+ 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including at least 3 years leading teams.

+ Proven ability to manage, coach, and inspire a long-tenured staff with diverse strengths and working styles.

+ Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience overseeing all core accounting functions.

+ Demonstrated success improving processes in an entrepreneurial or evolving environment.

+ Excellent communication, relationship-building, and change-management skills.

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