We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial management, accounting operations, and administrative support functions for a construction company in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. This position works closely with executive leadership to strengthen reporting accuracy, improve operational performance, and support sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on leadership style, strong analytical judgment, and the ability to partner effectively with teams across the business. This is an in office role. Responsibilities:• Direct accounting activities across multiple entities, including payables, receivables, payroll, job costing, and cash management.• Produce monthly financial statements, review performance trends, and deliver variance analysis that supports leadership planning.• Lead the month-end close cycle and maintain reliable, timely reporting for ownership and management.• Evaluate spending patterns, track key expense accounts, and introduce practical measures to improve cost control.• Review work-in-progress reporting, assess project-level financial results, and support profitability analysis.• Oversee banking functions, account reconciliations, petty cash activity, and related internal financial controls.• Manage tax and compliance obligations such as sales and use tax, payroll reporting, year-end forms, business registrations, and licensing documentation.• Guide and develop accounting and front-office staff while partnering with project managers, leadership, HR, insurance contacts, and external IT vendors to improve daily operations.• Support billing accuracy for client invoicing, including industry-specific billing documentation, and communicate operational or system-related issues to leadership as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.• At least 3 years of progressive accounting or finance experience with responsibility for general ledger activity and financial reporting.• Background in construction industry preferred.• Familiarity with job costing, work-in-progress reporting, and specialized client billing processes is preferred.• Experience using Sage Construction software.• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other business applications used for reporting and administration.• Demonstrated leadership, organization, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.• High attention to detail, sound problem-solving ability, and a collaborative, thorough approach in a fast-paced setting.

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Bloomfield Hills, MI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial management, accounting operations, and administrative support functions for a construction company in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. This position works closely with executive leadership to strengthen reporting accuracy, improve operational performance, and support sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on leadership style, strong analytical judgment, and the ability to partner effectively with teams across the business. This is an in office role. Responsibilities:• Direct accounting activities across multiple entities, including payables, receivables, payroll, job costing, and cash management.• Produce monthly financial statements, review performance trends, and deliver variance analysis that supports leadership planning.• Lead the month-end close cycle and maintain reliable, timely reporting for ownership and management.• Evaluate spending patterns, track key expense accounts, and introduce practical measures to improve cost control.• Review work-in-progress reporting, assess project-level financial results, and support profitability analysis.• Oversee banking functions, account reconciliations, petty cash activity, and related internal financial controls.• Manage tax and compliance obligations such as sales and use tax, payroll reporting, year-end forms, business registrations, and licensing documentation.• Guide and develop accounting and front-office staff while partnering with project managers, leadership, HR, insurance contacts, and external IT vendors to improve daily operations.• Support billing accuracy for client invoicing, including industry-specific billing documentation, and communicate operational or system-related issues to leadership as needed.
2026-05-18T00:00:00Z