<p><strong>Controller</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our trusted client is looking for an experienced Controller to join a construction-focused organization in Rochester, Michigan in a <strong><u>contract-to-permanent</u></strong> capacity. This role will lead core accounting functions while providing financial oversight for project-based work, with a strong emphasis on job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, and accurate client revenue recognition. The ideal candidate brings hands-on expertise in full-cycle accounting, project billing, and financial forecasting, and can translate complex project financial data into clear business insight.</p><p><br></p><p>The day-to-day responsibilities will include:</p><p>• Direct daily financial activities across billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, ledger maintenance, and cash oversight to support accurate and timely operations.</p><p>• Produce reliable financial reporting on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, and present meaningful analysis tied to company and project performance.</p><p>• Manage project accounting processes, including client invoicing, expense allocation, revenue assignment, retainage tracking, and percentage-of-completion calculations.</p><p>• Monitor job profitability by evaluating cost-to-complete estimates, budget variances, and work-in-progress activity, then communicate findings to leadership and project stakeholders.</p><p>• Partner with project managers and estimators to align billing schedules, contract values, change orders, and project budgets with financial records.</p><p>• Strengthen and refine job cost accounting procedures, internal controls, and accounting policies to improve reporting accuracy and operational consistency.</p><p>• Oversee compliance activities related to taxes, licensing requirements, contract documentation, insurance records, bonding support, and lien waiver administration.</p><p>• Lead month-end close and full-cycle bookkeeping activities, ensuring transactions are properly recorded and reconciled across all accounts.</p><p>• Support annual planning by preparing budgets, scorecards, key performance indicators, and cash flow forecasts for the business and individual projects.</p><p>• Guide and mentor office and accounting staff while collaborating closely with ownership, sales, operations, and project leadership on financial strategy and decision-making.</p>
<p>Controller</p><p>Confidential Opportunity | Professional Services Firm</p><p>Overview</p><p>A growing, employee-oriented professional services organization is seeking a Controller to serve as a key member of the leadership team. This individual will oversee all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls, while partnering closely with leadership to drive business performance.</p><p>This is a highly visible role responsible for both hands-on accounting leadership and strategic financial support within a project-based environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>Financial Management & Reporting</p><p><br></p><p>Lead the full-cycle accounting function, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and fixed assets</p><p>Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes in accordance with GAAP</p><p>Prepare accurate financial statements and deliver timely reporting to leadership</p><p>Develop dashboards and reporting around key metrics such as margin, utilization, and cash flow</p><p>Provide regular reporting packages to executive leadership and operational stakeholders</p><p><br></p><p>Project Accounting & Operational Support</p><p><br></p><p>Oversee project setup, revenue recognition, WIP, and job cost reporting</p><p>Partner with project leaders to analyze profitability, backlog, and billing performance</p><p>Monitor key performance indicators (DSO, utilization, margins, write-ups/downs)</p><p>Support continuous improvement in project financial processes and systems</p><p><br></p><p>Billing & Cash Flow</p><p><br></p><p>Oversee client invoicing and ensure alignment with contract terms</p><p>Manage AR collections and maintain strong cash flow forecasting</p><p>Partner with leadership on pricing and financial assumptions for new work</p><p><br></p><p>Internal Controls & Compliance</p><p><br></p><p>Maintain strong internal controls and support audit readiness</p><p>Lead external audits, tax filings, and compliance activities</p><p>Ensure adherence to applicable regulatory requirements</p><p><br></p><p>Budgeting & Strategic Planning</p><p><br></p><p>Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes</p><p>Support long-range planning, scenario modeling, and performance analysis</p><p>Provide insights to leadership to support decision-making and growth initiatives</p><p><br></p><p>Leadership</p><p><br></p><p>Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team</p><p>Partner cross-functionally with operations to improve financial outcomes</p><p>Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Controller</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our trusted client is looking for a Controller to support financial operations for a construction business in Clinton Township, Michigan. This is a Contract position, with potential to become permanent, focused on overseeing project-based accounting activities, maintaining accurate corporate financial records, and driving a timely month-end close process. The role works closely with project managers and internal stakeholders to monitor budgets, manage billing workflows, and prepare reliable reporting for leadership and external auditors.</p><p><br></p><p>The day-to-day responsibilities include:</p><p>• Oversee accounting activity for 20 to 40 active construction projects, ensuring financial records remain accurate, current, and aligned with project performance.</p><p>• Administer client invoicing processes, including AIA billing, while tracking documentation such as lien waivers and other contract-related financial requirements.</p><p>• Manage job cost reporting and work-in-progress analysis to help monitor contract status, profitability, and budget performance across multiple projects.</p><p>• Lead month-end close activities by reconciling accounts, reviewing balance sheet detail, and preparing complete financial information for corporate reporting.</p><p>• Partner with project managers to review change orders, evaluate cost movements, and maintain visibility into project budgets throughout the project lifecycle.</p><p>• Prepare cash flow reporting, including daily cash position updates, to support planning and operational decision-making.</p><p>• Compile corporate financial statements and supporting schedules for review by external auditors responsible for tax filing activities.</p><p>• Use Sage 100 Contractor to maintain accounting records, generate reports, and support construction-specific financial processes.</p>