BorgWarner POSITION SUMMARY   Located at the BorgWarner Powertrain Technical Center (PTC) and reporting to the Finance Manager, this position is responsible for preparation and analysis of all strategic initiatives for Drivetrain Systems.  The scope of work for this position will require a wide range of difficult and complex problems with work assigned in terms of objectives.   This position will serve as a key financial contact for the President and the Vice Presidents of Operations on projects requiring a thorough knowledge of costing and manufacturing operations as well as an aptitude for translating objectives into financial data for use in analyzing alternatives.  This position requires strong relations with the Group President, the functional VP's, the plants and the engineering community.    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Provide financial support for Product Line strategic initiatives.  This includes manufacturing strategies, joint ventures, divestures, acquisitions and global sourcing.  This includes the analysis of financial plans and potential investments and the evaluation of their impact on business objectives. Analytic lead for the Dalian JV and Business Unit Projects that requires solid costing expertise, review of monthly financial packages and budgets. Provide timely and accurate financial updates on new and existing EOT and Functional Director level programs and product launches. Develop financial reports to support timely and accurate information as requested by the Vice-Presidents of Operations or functional VP's. Work with Plant Controllers to ensure accurate cost models are prepared as the basis for the quoting process and that the financial assumptions used in the quoting process are consistent across the product line. Responsible for leading benchmarking activities as assigned. . Provide a leadership role in the preparation and completion of major appropriation requests for Drivetrain. Coordinate Post Completion Audits      Work with Leadership Team to identify Cost Saving Opportunities..   Prepare  business plans with local personnel at new locations  Other Overall Points Take initiative to complete challenging assignments, participate in teams and foster their progress, and create opportunities for improvement in key business processes. Handle multiple assignments. Consider and seek out the impact of his/her actions within the team.  Actively seeks collaboration with internal and external team members. Create strong morale and team spirit within the team while actively fostering wins/successes through results Complete special assignments as required.

Atlas Oil Company:
Atlas is a premier national petroleum products distributor and services provider. With 24/7/365 operations, Atlas meets the fuel and service needs of businesses, municipalities and governments in 20 states and Ontario, Canada. Atlas also supplies fuel to nearly 400 gasoline convenience stores throughout Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. Headquartered in Taylor, Michigan, Atlas maintains operational centers in Michigan, Indiana, Texas and Ohio and was named a "Top Workplace" in 2009 by the Detroit Free Press.
 
Job Summary:
The primary purpose of this position is to lead the operational analysis functions of our retail operations. It is responsible for reviewing the financial performance of activities performed by the field operations and to interact with the accounting and finance function of the businesses. This individual will provide financial analysis for the Executive Vice President of Retail Operations as well as coordinating with all other corporate entities.  They will drive the proactive management of actual and forecasted financial performance; actively engage and influence the operations team to achieve strategic goals as well as quantify risks and opportunities.  A successful candidate will integrate financial activities across the organization and ensure coordination with other financial functions; standardize processes and ensure the efficient consolidation of operational information; and oversee financial reporting, and policy implementation.
 
Primary Responsibilities:


Review Financial Statements to analyze Actual vs. Plan metrics and performance, impacts and operational issues


Analyze performance of capital projects vs ROI / pro forma forecasts


Develop and Track performance of business projects vs pro forma forecasts


Act as liaison for the retail operations group between Operations, Tax, Accounting, Treasury and Information Technology Departments


Develop, track and analyze trends for key performance indicators for the retail group


Participate in team meetings as it relates to goals and objectives


Achieve project deadlines, goals and overall expectations


Review management reports to identify business impacting trends, including:


            - Scorecards for three retail channels of trade
            - Delivered volume reports
            - Fuel and Profit margin reports
            - Expense reports
            - Financial Reports

Classification: Full-time

Staffing Manager: Join One of America's Most Admired Companies!
Accountemps is the world's leader in specialized temporary financial staffing. With more than 360 locations worldwide, our success and growth continues. You now have the opportunity to join our organization and be an integral part of our winning team. We are looking for a talented, focused, results-oriented Staffing Manager. If you have a background in accounting or finance and are looking for an exciting new career with a great earning potential, contact us today.
Top Reasons to Work for Accountemps:
1. Exceptional earning potential. We offer a competitive compensation package comprised of a base salary and monthly performance-based bonuses, coupled with a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, equity potential and 401(k) opportunity.
2. Tremendous upward growth. With more than 360 locations worldwide, we provide excellent career advancement potential both locally and beyond.
3. World class training, client relationship management tools and advanced technology to help optimize your success.
4. The stability and resources of an S&P 500 firm with a proven 60-year history of success.
Staffing Managers working in Accountemps work in a high-energy team environment, and have responsibility for negotiating and developing business with new and current clients. Staffing Managers market our services via telephone and by conducting in-person meetings with hiring managers and decision-makers in accounting and finance departments. Additional responsibilities include:
• recruiting, interviewing and matching highly skilled accounting and finance professionals with projects, temporary assignments and temporary to full-time opportunities available through our clientele;
• managing ongoing assignments to deliver outstanding customer service to both clients and candidates;
• providing ongoing communication and career guidance to candidates;
• participating in local trade association and networking events to increase the presence of Accountemps in the local business community.

Accountemps is the world's leader in specialized temporary financial staffing. We provide exciting temporary, temporary-to-hire and project opportunities in the areas of accounting, bookkeeping, finance and many more. Through our parent company, Robert Half, we've been matching highly skilled finance and accounting professionals with clients since 1948. Our relationships with top companies in more than 360 locations worldwide ensure you enjoy competitive pay, challenging careers and assignments with excellent opportunities for full-time employment. Don't just take our word for it. In 2008 FORTUNE® magazine again ranked us #1 in our industry on the list of "America's Most Admired Companies" (FORTUNE, March 17, 2008). Nine out of 10 of our clients and candidates would recommend our service to a colleague. Apply now or contact your local Accountemps office at 1.800.803.8367 or visit accountemps.com to find out more about this job and other job opportunities. Accountemps is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Dow is a diversified chemical company that combines the power of science and technology with the “Human Element” to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. The Company delivers a broad range of products and services to customers in approximately 160 countries, connecting chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help provide everything from fresh water, food and pharmaceuticals to paints, packaging and personal care products. In 2008, Dow had annual sales of $57.5 billion and employed approximately 46,000 people worldwide. The Company has 150 manufacturing sites in 35 countries and produces approximately 3,300 products. On April 1, 2009, Dow acquired Rohm and Haas Company, a global specialty materials company with sales of $10 billion in 2008, 98 manufacturing sites in 30 countries and approximately 15,000 employees worldwide. References to “Dow” or the “Company” mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. More information about Dow can be found at www.dow.com. The Dow Chemical Company has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Corporate Audit Project Manager located at World Headquarters in Midland, Michigan.  Dow's Corporate Auditing provides a variety of exposures across functions, businesses, and geographies, and works to promote an effective control environment through audit reviews, consulting, and education.  Audit reviews are focused in many areas such as inventory management, purchasing, accounts payable, sales processes, information systems, treasury and payroll.  Corporate Auditing team members are provided the opportunity to expand their knowledge of Dow's business, processes, and management on a global level.    As an Audit Team Leader, the Corporate Audit Project Manager fills an important role in this process, overseeing teams of  2 to 6 Auditors.  Each member of the team has the responsibility for reviewing the controls related to one or more processes within the scope of the audit.  Critical responsibilities of this position include:   Team Leader for an audit team that performs audits on a global basis, including the following: Gain an understanding of the process and identify potential control risks Prepare audit plan including areas to be audited and team member assignments Coach team members during the audit on audit techniques and methods of analysis Evaluate the information learned by the team and draw conclusions regarding the adequacy of controls Review specific recommendations for improvement with management Write formal audit reports Responsible for a specific functional or business area reqarding the audit process Develop and maintain the standard audit approach for a functional area (e.g., purchasing, inventory, credit) Consult with those managers responsible for this area on control issues Support and lead continuous improvement efforts within the Corporate Auditing function (e.g., audit process automation) The successful candidate will have at least 5 years experience auditing financial statements with a large public accounting firm, be able to demonstrate an advanced knowledge of internal controls and the audit process, and have the ability to apply this knowledge to a wide variety of business processes.   Excellent interpersonal relations and communications skills are required to conduct work in an environment which can at times be perceived as confrontational and to promote recommended process improvements to auditees.  The candidate must have proven ability to manage projects to a successful conclusion, and strong leadership to lead teams of auditors through a successful audit process.    Dow offers: Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits An annual variable pay program that rewards team and individual performance and shares company, business or functional success Employee stock ownership - and the commitment to long-term success that it brings On-going learning opportunities in a rewarding work environment Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth The chance to work on global teams with colleagues around the world and in different locations  

About Credit Acceptance: Credit Acceptance Corporation is a finance company; we are in the business of Changing Lives!
 
 
Make the Right Move and build your career by joining a growing and profitable organization.
Credit Acceptance is currently hiring Repossession Specialist.
If you are focused, assertive, persuasive and self-driven we would like to hear from you!
 

 
About this Position: The purpose of the “Repossession Specialist" position is to . . .
 
§           Decrease the amount of deficiency collections within their assigned route of accounts. 
§           Perform telephone and Internet skip tracing to locate and coordinate the repossession of the vehicle or, when contact is made with a consumer.
§           Professionally and respectfully persuade consumers to pay in an effort to cease repossession action.
§            Ensure the information we depend on to contact and collect from these consumers is accurately maintained.
§           Support additional consumer service requests
 
Position KSAs: What Knowledge, Skills and Abilities will you need to succeed in this role?
§           Make telephone calls to skip trace leads to secure information leading to the location of the collateral vehicle or the consumer/debtor
§           You need to be assertive, personable and PERSUASIVE with our consumers.
§           You need to be comfortable negotiating, discussing sensitive financial issues, and selling solutions to consumers.
§           Use Internet and third party skip tracing tools in a cost effective manner
§           Assist and exchange information with the independent contractor network of repossession agents
§           You need to remain positive, professional, determined, calm and focused when faced with challenging situations.
§           You need to be able to overcome objections to pay and develop creative solutions to help bring consumers current.
§           You need to be a quick thinker, with an ability to understand and interpret information promptly and effectively.
§           You need to be self-driven, motivated to help, and able to perform with minimal supervision in a team environment.
§           You need to be receptive to ongoing feedback aimed at improving the performance of you and your team.
 
 
 
 
Position Outcomes & Activities: You will be measured on your ability to perform the following activities effectively.
§           Repossess Vehicles:  For all vehicles that are put out for repossession, you will recover as many of those vehicles as possible. 
§           Collect Money: You will use our call model to handle each call in a manner that persuades consumers to pay.
§           Handle Phone Calls:  Utilize telephone tools and skills to maximize collection/skip trace activities by making outbound and receiving inbound calls as a means of obtaining new leads and collecting money.
§           Update Contact Information: While speaking with consumers you will work to identify additional contact information
§           Adhere to Policies/Processes:  You will need to remain compliant with our policies, processes and legal guidelines.
§           Receive and Act Upon Feedback:  You will need to be open to ongoing feedback aimed at improving performance.

Edelman Financial, one of the nation’s largest and most well known financial planning firms,  is seeking Financial Planning Assistants in the Detroit Metro area.


The Planning Assistant will provide full support to one or more Directors of Financial Planning, ensuring client satisfaction through direct client contact, frequent contact with vendors, daily interaction with operational employees, and adhering to regulatory standards. Duties will include executing investment buy and/or sell orders, analyzing reports to determine appropriate action to be taken on behalf of client accounts, maintaining files, preparing client document and researching client issues.

Classification: Full-time

Robert Half Finance & Accounting is looking for a focused and results-oriented accounting or finance professional to join its team in the capacity of Division Director. Dividing your time between team leadership and business development, you will be responsible for motivating and directing the recruiting team and assisting in the development of productivity and performance goals, as well as building upon existing client relationships and placing financial professionals in full-time jobs.
Top Reasons to Work with Robert Half Finance & Accounting:
1. Exceptional earning potential. We offer a competitive compensation package comprised of a base salary and monthly performance-based bonuses, coupled with a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, equity potential and 401(k) opportunity.
2. Tremendous upward growth. With more than 360 locations worldwide, we provide excellent career advancement potential both locally and beyond.
3. Opportunities for training, client relationship management tools and advanced technology to help optimize your success.
4. The stability and resources of an S&P 500 firm with a proven 60-year history of success.
Reporting to the Branch Manager, the role of Division Director is responsible for the following:
Leadership -
• Motivating and directing the recruiting professionals on your team;
• Ensuring incremental growth of divisional revenue is consistent with company targets;
• Working with Branch and Regional Management to develop the division's productivity and performance goals;
• Actively participating in the recruitment and hiring of internal staff.
Developing And Growing A Client Base -
• Marketing our services via telephone and in-person meetings with new and existing clients to expand the utilization of our services;
• Developing new business opportunities;
• Recruiting, hiring and placing finance and accounting professionals in full-time positions with our clients;
• Managing ongoing engagements to deliver outstanding customer service to both clients and candidates;
• Providing consistent communication and career guidance to candidates;
• Participating in industry trade associations to increase our presence within the local finance and accounting community.

Founded in 1948, Robert Half Finance & Accounting is the world's first and largest specialized financial recruitment service. We specialize in placing experienced professionals in all areas of accounting, finance, credit and collections, bookkeeping, payroll, audit and taxation. For more than 60 years, we have developed lasting relationships with the industry-leading companies we serve, which gives us access to the best career opportunities for our candidates.

Our parent company, Robert Half International (NYSE: RHI), was the first company in the staffing industry to be added to the S&P 500. We are consistently named to FORTUNE® magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" list and the Forbes Platinum List, and were recently added to The Forbes Global 2000 listing of the world's largest companies. Robert Half Finance & Accounting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Excellent Opportunity!!Our client, a large, well known Church located in Detroit has an immediate opening for a contract Church Accountant. FUNCTION:THE ACCOUNTANT SUPPORTS THE CHIEF ACCOUNTANT AND ASSISTS WITH VARIOUS FINANCIAL RELATED PROJECTS AS DIRECTED BY THE CHIEF ACCOUNTANT. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) PREPARE MONTHLY BANK RECONCILIATIONS 2) POST APPLICABLE BANK TRANSACTIONS TO THE GENERAL LEDGER 3) POST JOURNAL ENTRIES 4) POST CASH RECEIPTS 5) POST CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES 6) ASSIST IN THE PREPARATION OF PAYROLL 7) PROCESS PURCHASE ORDERS 8) PROCESS MONTHLY BILLINGS FOR RENTS AND OTHER RECEIVABLES 9) KEEP CURRENT FIXED ASSET SCHEDULES 10) ANALYZE GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNTS 11) COST ACCOUNTING AND NON-PROFIT ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE OTHER ACCOUNTING DUTIES AS DIRECTED BY THE CHIEF ACCOUNTANT OR THE FINANCE DIRECTOR. QUALIFICATIONS:BA IN ACCOUNTINGMINIMUM 5 YEARS OF ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCENON PROFIT ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCEGOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLSABILITY TO MULTI-TASKMUST BE SELF MOTIVATED **This position is starting as a contract position, but has the possibility of leading to a permanent position** In addition to working with the world's most recognized and trusted name in staffing, Kelly employees can expect:- Competitive pay- Access to a comprehensive employee benefits package including health, prescription, vision, dental, and life and short-term disability insurance - Paid holidays- Portable 401(k) plans- Recognition and incentive programs- Access to continuing education via the Kelly Learning CenterFor immediate consideration, please click on the APPLY NOW button to submit your resume!KELLY FINANCIAL RESOURCES (KFR) specializes in the placement of finance and accounting professionals on a contract, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire basis. We are a specialized business unit of Kelly Services, a US-based Fortune 500 company and a global staffing industry leader. KFR relies on a vast network of offices located in the major business centers of the world to deliver its services internationally. Visit us at www.kellyfinance.com

Classification: Full-time

Compensation: $100,000 to $122,000 per year

Our client is a global manufacturing organization looking to expand their accounting group. Due to this growth they are looking to hire a Manager of Treasury Accounting. For consideration candidates will need to have 7 + years of professional experience including: daily interaction with top-line finance executives, supervised a team of 3 or more finance professionals, develop and maintain corporate knowledge of complex structured finance transactions, provide technical US GAAP guidance to international subsidiaries, maintain technical accounting expertise areas relevant to securitization (SFAS 140, FIN 46, SFAS 133, SFAS 107). This position requires candidate to have their bachelor's degree in accounting and be a CPA. If you're familiar and understand the duties listed above, please send your resume directly to: jeff.sokolowski@roberthalf.com or call Jeff Sokolowski at 248.368.6440.

Founded in 1948, Robert Half Finance & Accounting is the world's first and largest specialized financial recruitment service. We specialize in placing experienced professionals in all areas of accounting, finance, credit and collections, bookkeeping, payroll, audit and taxation. For more than 60 years, we have developed lasting relationships with the industry-leading companies we serve, which gives us access to the best career opportunities for our candidates.

Our parent company, Robert Half International (NYSE: RHI), was the first company in the staffing industry to be added to the S&P 500. We are consistently named to FORTUNE® magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" list and the Forbes Platinum List, and were recently added to The Forbes Global 2000 listing of the world's largest companies. Robert Half Finance & Accounting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Prepare and review annual and quarterly FAS 109 tax provision calculations and related footnote disclosures for SEC filing
Review changes in deferred tax accounts balance
Analysis and preparation of reconciliations
Prepare and review U.S. federal and state income tax returns and extensions, and quarterly estimated tax payments 
Manage a team of staff and senior accountants