Finance Manager

Job Description Job Description Controller, CPA (Finance Manager) Company: Real Estate and Operating Business (Grosse Pointe Woods area) Location: Grosse Pointe Woods, MI Work Type: In-Person Salary: $76,000 to $98,000 per year, DOE Benefits: Health insurance, PTO, holidays, 401(k) with match Bronwick is hiring a Controller, CPA (Finance Manager) for an established, locally owned real estate and operating business in Grosse Pointe Woods. This is a key leadership role that bridges day-to-day accounting and higher-level financial reporting. You will lead the accounting function, manage 2 to 3 people, and work closely with a CFO, a senior accountant, and a bookkeeper.

This role is ideal for a CPA who enjoys building clean quarterly reporting, improving visibility into profitability, and owning accurate P&L and balance sheet reporting across multiple entities and partnerships. What You Will Be Doing Lead the accounting department and manage a small team (2 to 3 direct reports). Own monthly close and drive on-time, accurate financial reporting across multiple entities.

Prepare quarterly reporting packages, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow insights, and variance analysis. Build and maintain profitability reporting by entity, project, and partnership. Produce performance reports for investors and partnerships, including multi-entity tracking and recurring reporting cadence.

Partner with the CFO on forecasting, budgeting support, and financial decision-making. Strengthen internal controls, improve processes, and keep documentation consistent across entities. Coordinate with external partners as needed, including CPA firm support, tax coordination, and banking requests.

What We’re Looking For CPA required, or CPA-track with strong controller-level experience. 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including financial statement responsibility. Experience with multi-entity accounting, partnership reporting, and investor-focused reporting is strongly preferred. Prior leadership experience, including managing or mentoring team members.

Strong Excel skills, comfortable building reporting tools and repeatable templates. High attention to detail, strong judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive information professionally. Comfortable working in person and collaborating closely with leadership and internal stakeholders.

Your Next Move If you are a CPA who wants ownership of reporting, clarity, and team leadership, we would like to talk. Apply through Bronwick to start the process. Who is Bronwick?

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