150+ Finance & Accounting Jobs in Detroit, MI

Observed local pay is strongest at the professional end: BLS reported mean annual pay of $135,510 for accountants and auditors in the Detroit metro, while bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks were at $53,540. Proxy signals are lower and broader: posted salary ranges in the local category center on about $78k to $106k, a separate estimate centers on about $78k to $120k, and Michigan's mean offered salary on new openings was ~$80,469 in July 2026 based on n=1,099.

Full July 2026 market report

Advertised pay

Across the 62 openings that disclose pay, the advertised range midpoint runs $70,000 at the 25th percentile, $85,000 at the median and $117,625 at the 75th. These are advertised ranges, not earned pay.

Active openings as of September 6, 2026

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What our analysts see this month

Balanced market | next 3-6 months

Detroit looks steady rather than hot for Finance & Accounting right now. Local financial activities employment was 130.1 thousand and only 0.1% higher year over year in the latest metro reading, which suggests a real market but not a fast-expanding one. The opportunity set is still meaningful: more than 500 postings were observed across more than 250 companies over the last 90 days, and hiring is fragmented rather than dominated by one employer. Pay can be strong for qualified professionals, with BLS mean annual pay at $135,510 for accountants and auditors in the metro, but the category also includes much lower-paid support work, so outcomes depend heavily on your level and specialization.

Best positioned: The best odds right now belong to a bachelor's-trained candidate with direct reporting, audit, FP&A, or general accounting experience, strong Excel and GAAP, and flexibility for on-site or hybrid enterprise employers.

Main caution: The biggest mistake is assuming the category's high headline pay is typical for all roles; local bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks were at $53,540, and hourly-paid postings center on about $20 to $25 / hour.

From the July 2026 market report

Who is hiring here

Counted across all 150 openings in this market. 10 of the employers below are hiring for more than one role right now.

1. Uhy Llp: 18 open roles
2. American Accounting Association: 4 open roles
3. Uhy Eg: 4 open roles
4. Henry Ford Health: 3 open roles
5. Partify: 3 open roles
6. Purem GmbH: 3 open roles
7. Stellantis Financial Services: 3 open roles
8. Stellantis NV: 3 open roles
9. Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Advisors: 3 open roles
10. Dauch: 2 open roles

Where the openings are

• Detroit: 34
• Troy: 16
• Southfield: 13
• Livonia: 11
• Windsor: 11
• Warren: 9
• Novi: 9
• Farmington Hills: 8

Work arrangement

on-site 95 (66%), hybrid 40 (28%), remote 9 (6%)

Where the demand is

Openings are spread across a long tail of employers rather than one dominant company, but the sample tilts toward enterprise environments. More than 500 postings were observed across more than 250 companies over the last 90 days, hiring is fragmented, and about 65% of postings come from enterprise employers. Industry mix suggests three practical lanes. The most-active slices are finance & accounting itself at about 30%, then manufacturing at about 15%, professional services / consulting at about 15%, accounting at about 15%, and finance at about 10%. In plain English, Detroit job seekers should not look only at banks or only at CPA firms; large manufacturers and consulting-led finance teams are a meaningful part of the market. The strongest immediate demand is not at the very bottom of the ladder. About 50% of sampled roles are mid-level, compared with about 20% entry, about 20% senior, and about 10% lead+, and most openings are on-site or hybrid rather than remote.

• Corporate finance and FP&A inside large employers (high): This is one of the clearest lanes because the sample skews enterprise, manufacturing represents about 15% of local demand, and more than 30 live financial analyst openings were tracked in Michigan, including a Senior Financial Analyst role at General Motors in Detroit.
• Audit and accounting-firm work (high): Firm-side and audit-oriented hiring is visible through active local employers such as Deloitte and Uhy Llp, plus a hybrid Financial Auditor role posted by Aquent Talent in Warren on July 21, 2026.
• Accounting support and clerical work (moderate): These roles are still part of the market, but pay is much lower, hourly work is common, and bookkeeping-type support appears somewhat underrepresented locally, with a location quotient of 0.88 for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks.
• Remote-only finance roles (limited): Only about 5% of sampled openings were remote, so this is a thin slice of the market even for qualified candidates.

Where to focus: Prioritize mid-level enterprise roles in reporting, FP&A, audit, or general accounting at manufacturers, consulting/accounting firms, and large corporate employers; keep remote-only searching as a side bet, not the core plan.

Roles worth searching next

• Business analyst: The overlap is strong in Excel, financial analysis, forecasting, and project management, and Detroit's enterprise-heavy demand gives these skills room to transfer.
• Operations analyst: Manufacturing and enterprise hiring create room for candidates who can move from budget, variance, and reporting work into operational analysis.
• ERP or business systems analyst: Candidates with reporting, Excel, and project-management strength can pivot toward systems-facing work that supports finance teams in large employers.
• Project analyst or PMO analyst: Budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and project management all show up in local Finance & Accounting demand, which makes this a credible crossover role.

What postings ask for

• CPA (premium | immediate): CPA appears in about 15% of local postings that list certifications, and Detroit's best-paying accountant and auditor roles sit at the professional end of the market. Who: Mid-career accountants, auditors, and serious career switchers committed to a long-term accounting path.
• Enrolled Agent (differentiator | near-term): Enrolled agent shows up in about 10% of local certification mentions, making it a practical wedge for tax-focused candidates. Who: Bookkeeping, tax-prep, or accounting-support candidates who want a faster specialty than the full CPA route.
• Microsoft Excel (table_stakes | immediate): Microsoft Excel appears in about 20% of local skill mentions and plain 'Excel' in about 10%, so spreadsheet fluency is baseline, not bonus. Who: Everyone in this category, especially entry-level and career-switching applicants.
• Financial reporting (premium | immediate): Financial reporting is tied for the most-requested hard skill at about 20%, which makes close work, reconciliations, and statement preparation especially marketable. Who: Accountants, auditors, senior analysts, and candidates targeting controller-track roles.
• Financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting (differentiator | immediate): Financial analysis appears in about 15% of local skill mentions, while budgeting and forecasting each appear in about 10%, supporting analyst and FP&A paths. Who: Candidates targeting analyst, finance manager, and cross-functional corporate finance roles.
• GAAP (differentiator | near-term): GAAP shows up in about 10% of local skill mentions, and it is one of the clearest signals that a candidate can handle real accounting work rather than generic business support. Who: Career switchers and early-career applicants who need credibility fast.

Questions about this market

What do Finance & Accounting roles pay in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI?

Observed local pay is strongest at the professional end: BLS reported mean annual pay of $135,510 for accountants and auditors in the Detroit metro, while bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks were at $53,540. Proxy signals are lower and broader: posted salary ranges in the local category center on about $78k to $106k, a separate estimate centers on about $78k to $120k, and Michigan's mean offered salary on new openings was ~$80,469 in July 2026 based on n=1,099. Detroit is really two pay markets at once: hourly and support work on one side, and higher-end accountant, analyst, audit, controller, and manager paths on the other.

Where is demand for Finance & Accounting roles in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI concentrated?

Openings are spread across a long tail of employers rather than one dominant company, but the sample tilts toward enterprise environments. More than 500 postings were observed across more than 250 companies over the last 90 days, hiring is fragmented, and about 65% of postings come from enterprise employers. Industry mix suggests three practical lanes. The most-active slices are finance & accounting itself at about 30%, then manufacturing at about 15%, professional services / consulting at about 15%, accounting at about 15%, and finance at about 10%. In plain English, Detroit job seekers should not look only at banks or only at CPA firms; large manufacturers and consulting-led finance teams are a meaningful part of the market. The strongest immediate demand is not at the very bottom of the ladder. About 50% of sampled roles are mid-level, compared with about 20% entry, about 20% senior, and about 10% lead+, and most openings are on-site or hybrid rather than remote.

Which employers are hiring the most Finance & Accounting talent in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI?

Recent postings show the most activity from Deloitte (50 postings), Uhy Llp (20 postings). See the full market report for the complete employer landscape.

Can Finance & Accounting roles in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI be done remotely?

Of recent postings, 5% are remote and 30% hybrid, with 65% on-site. Use the Remote filter above to see only remote openings.

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