Tax Accountant — Controller and Fractional CFO Services

Job overview

The Tax Accountant role is in-office in downtown Northville, MI, on a full-time schedule. Compensation is not specified. The position is with a growing financial consulting firm recruited for by Lang Recruiting and supports client tax, controller, and fractional CFO services. The accountant handles tax compliance and planning while providing broader financial support to business clients. Through close oversight, reporting, budgeting, and client advice, the role helps owners understand financial performance and make informed decisions.

What you'll do

• Prepare and review individual and business tax returns
• lead tax planning, projections, and research
• oversee month-end and year-end close for multiple clients
• prepare financial statements and management reports
• build budgets, forecasts, and cash-flow projections
• develop KPI reporting
• advise business owners
• improve accounting processes, systems, and controls
• serve as a primary client contact
• mentor junior staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

tax accountant

northville mi

lang recruiting

full-time

in-office

tax returns

tax planning

controller services

fractional cfo

financial statements

quickbooks

advanced excel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting seeks 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience, hands-on tax and controller-level experience, GAAP knowledge, QuickBooks, and advanced Excel. CPA or active CPA pursuit is preferred.

About the employer

Lang Recruiting is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Certified Public Accountants. Sector: 54.