Director of Finance

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established, mission-driven organization in the Metro Detroit area on a Director of Finance opportunity supporting executive leadership and overseeing a growing finance function.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced finance leader looking to make a meaningful impact while leading accounting operations, strengthening financial processes, and helping shape the future of a highly respected organization. This role offers broad visibility across leadership and the opportunity to influence both day-to-day operations and long-term financial strategy.

What makes this opportunity stand out:

• High-impact leadership position reporting directly to executive leadership
• Opportunity to rebuild and develop an accounting and finance team
• Broad ownership of accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, audits, grants, and cash management
• Mission-driven organization focused on serving the community
• Significant visibility with senior leadership and governing board
• Opportunity to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and modernize financial operations
• Excellent long-term career stability with an outstanding benefits package
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on the organization's long-term financial success

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead all accounting and financial reporting activities
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, grants, and cash management
• Prepare financial statements and oversee annual audit activities
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning
• Develop and strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic financial initiatives
• Supervise and mentor accounting and finance staff
• Present financial information to executive leadership and governing stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Drive process improvements across the finance organization

Ideal background:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CPA preferred but not required
• Five or more years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience
• Experience within public sector, nonprofit, governmental, municipal, education, or similarly complex organizations strongly preferred
• Public accounting professionals with governmental or nonprofit audit experience are highly encouraged to apply
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and audit management
• Experience leading accounting teams and developing staff
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Looking for someone who enjoys building teams, improving processes, and leading through change