Head of Finance - Detroit - Optimal Personal & Organisation

    Optimal Personal & Organisation
    Optimal Personal & Organisation Detroit

    1 week ago

    Description

    Our client is an establishedU.S. subsidiary of a privately held European manufacturing group, located inToledo, Ohiowith approximately50 employees. The site operates in aprecision manufacturing/toolingenvironment and supports demanding industrial customers. To strengthen local leadership and enable the next stage of growth and professionalization, we are hiring aHead of Financewith site-level HR oversight.

    The Role

    AsHead of Finance (incl. HR Oversight), you will own the full finance agenda for the Toledo site, managetwo direct reports, coordinate external partners, and drive transparency, controls, and scalable processes. You will be a trusted business partner to local management and the key interface to the European parent company for reporting, planning, and governance topics.

    This role is ideal for a hands‑on finance leader who enjoys operating close to the business while building robust structures in a mid‑size manufacturing environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    Finance & Controlling

    • Full ownership ofP&L, monthly close, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
    • Deliver accurate financial statements andKPI dashboardsfor local management andEuropean group reporting
    • Leadmanufacturing cost accounting(job/project costing, margin and variance analysis)
    • Managecash flow, working capital (AR/AP, inventory), and liquidity planning
    • Coordinate year‑end close, audits, tax topics, and compliance with external CPA/tax partners
    • Improve finance processes, internal controls, policies; support ERP/reporting enhancements

    HR Oversight (site-level)

    • Oversee essential HR processes: recruiting coordination, onboarding, documentation, performance cycles
    • Partner with managers on employee relations; ensure alignment with group policies
    • Coordinate payroll/benefits administration with internal/external partners
    • Support compliance with U.S. employment practices and internal standards
    • Lead and developtwo direct reports(Finance/Accounting & HR Administration or similar)
    • Act as the main interface to theEuropean HQacross reporting, planning, and improvement initiatives
    • Support local development initiatives (process improvement, cost transparency, growth readiness)

    What We're Looking For

    • 7+ yearsexperience in Finance/Controlling, ideally withinmanufacturing/industrialenvironments
    • Solid exposure to HR processes in a mid-sized company (hands‑on or via oversight)
    • Experience working with aninternational HQ / group reportingenvironment strongly preferred
    • Hands‑on mindset with strong structure, prioritization, and execution
    • Confident communicator across functions and cultures (U.S. site + Europe)
    • Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business (CPA/MBA a plus)

    What's Offered

    • High‑impact role with broad responsibility in a stable, growth‑oriented manufacturing site
    • Direct collaboration with local leadership and the European group
    • Opportunity to further professionalize Finance and HR structures in the U.S.
    • Competitive compensation package (base + bonus) and benefits (details shared during process)

    How to Apply (Confidential Search)

    Please apply with your resume. Suitable candidates will be contacted byOptimal Personal & Organisationfor an initial confidential interview. Selected candidates will then be introduced to our client.

    • Interested?Send your application or LinkedIn profile — we look forward to speaking with you.

    About Optimal Personal & Organisation

    Optimal Personal & Organisation is a specializedExecutive Searchpartnersupporting companies in filling key leadership and expert roles. We run confidential searches end‑to‑end: clarifying the mandate, identifying and approaching qualified candidates, and managing the selection process in close cooperation with our clients.

    For this position,bOptimalis exclusively retained to lead the search and serve as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the process.


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