<p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct accounting activities across multiple entities, including payables, receivables, payroll, job costing, and cash management.</p><p>• Produce monthly financial statements, review performance trends, and deliver variance analysis that supports leadership planning.</p><p>• Lead the month-end close cycle and maintain reliable, timely reporting for ownership and management.</p><p>• Evaluate spending patterns, track key expense accounts, and introduce practical measures to improve cost control.</p><p>• Review work-in-progress reporting, assess project-level financial results, and support profitability analysis.</p><p>• Oversee banking functions, account reconciliations, petty cash activity, and related internal financial controls.</p><p>• Manage tax and compliance obligations such as sales and use tax, payroll reporting, year-end forms, business registrations, and licensing documentation.</p><p>• 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.</p><p>• Support billing accuracy for client invoicing, including industry-specific billing documentation, and communicate operational or system-related issues to leadership as needed.</p>
We are looking for a Controller to join our team in Michigan and serve as a key financial leader within the organization. This role offers the chance to work closely with ownership and operational leadership, providing guidance that supports business performance and long-term growth. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to partner effectively with project teams in a dynamic environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the monthly and annual close process, ensuring accurate financial results, organizational reporting, and percentage-of-completion accounting.<br>• Manage project-based accounting activities for a high volume of active jobs, including cost tracking, budget oversight, and timely financial analysis.<br>• Collaborate in person with Project Managers to review change orders, compare budgets to actual performance, and identify reporting variances that require attention.<br>• Lead billing administration and lien waiver coordination, making sure documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with project requirements.<br>• Prepare schedules, reports, and supporting materials needed by external accounting partners for tax work and audit-related review.<br>• Oversee payroll administration through the external processing provider and verify the accuracy of related records and submissions.<br>• Review progress reporting from Sage and validate that project data entered by operations supports reliable financial reporting.<br>• Strengthen internal controls, refine accounting workflows, and improve documentation standards to support consistency and compliance.<br>• Supervise and develop accounting and administrative staff while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continued growth.<br>• Provide leadership with forecasting, cash flow insight, and recommendations for process improvements, including the use of technology and automation tools.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee core accounting activities and deliver dependable financial reporting for our team in Birmingham, Michigan. This position works closely with senior leadership to keep financial operations organized, accurate, and on schedule, while supporting payroll, reconciliations, and monthly reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting judgment, hospitality or real estate industry experience, and the ability to manage details without losing sight of deadlines. The Controller will be the sole accounting person onsite so this person will need to be very comfortable with Full Cycle Accounting through month end close as well as accounting operations. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage recurring payroll data entry and coordinate timely submission to the external payroll provider for bi-weekly processing.</p><p>• Prepare supporting schedules and reporting for sales tax and occupancy tax filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with deadlines.</p><p>• Produce monthly and annual financial statements by gathering, reviewing, and interpreting accounting data from multiple sources.</p><p>• Lead the month-end and year-end close process, including journal entries, general ledger review, and completion of supporting workpapers.</p><p>• Reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts each month, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate cash records.</p><p>• Organize financial documentation and provide requested materials to support internal audit activity and management review.</p><p>• Maintain accounting records in alignment with internal policies, established procedures, and sound financial controls.</p><p>• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities by reviewing invoice submissions, validating payment details, and assisting with regular check processing.</p><p>• Partner with the Bookkeeper to research guest account activity, verify charges, and help resolve disputed transactions or chargebacks.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations and provide strong financial oversight for a manufacturing company in Sterling Heights, Michigan. This role manages core financial processes including reconciliations, payroll, job costing, reporting, and compliance while supporting accurate operational decision-making. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach, sound judgment, and the ability to keep multiple financial and administrative priorities moving efficiently.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee daily cash activity by monitoring bank accounts, reconciling balances, and validating credit card transactions for accuracy.</p><p>• Manage routine accounting workflows, including invoice entry, payment tracking, deposits, payroll processing, and maintenance of employee time records.</p><p>• Direct accounts payable and accounts receivable activities through regular reviews, vendor payments, and customer invoicing within the company’s ERP system.</p><p>• Administer job setup and costing by creating new job records, updating contract and bid logs, preparing bid support materials, and tracking in-process and completed job performance.</p><p>• Prepare month-end financial close activities, including journal entries, supporting schedules, balance sheet reviews, and income statement reporting for management.</p><p>• Maintain inventory and fixed asset records by recording adjustments, tracking additions and disposals, and aligning financial data with physical counts.</p><p>• Support regulatory and benefit-related obligations by handling tax-related payments, annual 1099 reporting, retirement contribution submissions, and audit preparation.</p><p>• Contribute to broader business operations by updating accounting procedures and employee records, assisting with hiring activities, attending production meetings, and completing special projects as needed.</p><p>• Develop financial data used for pricing, overhead, and labor rate calculations, and assemble monthly reporting packages for leadership review.</p><p>• Assist with contract administration and business support tasks such as progress payment documentation, lease renewal coordination, and customer credit card payment processing.</p>
We are looking for a Controller to lead financial oversight for a manufacturing operation in Adrian, Michigan. This role will guide accounting activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and provide insight that supports sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a hands-on approach to financial management, and experience working within a production environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger activity, month-end close, and preparation of financial statements.<br>• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to help leadership evaluate performance and plan effectively.<br>• Maintain internal controls and accounting procedures that promote accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.<br>• Partner with plant and business leaders to review manufacturing costs, monitor variances, and improve financial visibility across operations.<br>• Manage cash flow, account reconciliations, and balance sheet integrity to support the organization’s financial health.<br>• Coordinate external audits, tax-related activities, and regulatory reporting requirements in a timely and accurate manner.<br>• Supervise and develop accounting staff while fostering consistent processes and strong financial discipline across the team.
<p>We are looking for a dependable Dispatcher to support a fast-moving construction services team in Toledo, Ohio. This Contract position is ideal for someone who stays organized under pressure, communicates well with field staff, and can keep daily service schedules running smoothly. The role works closely with operations leadership to assign the right technician to each job and help maintain efficient service coverage throughout the day.</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>
<p><strong>Position:</strong> Controller</p><p><strong>Reports To:</strong> Chief Financial Officer (CFO)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Detroit, MI</p><p><strong>Minimum Experience:</strong> 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p><p>Our client, a manufacturer of premium, high-end products, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Controller to join their leadership team. This position plays a critical role in overseeing accounting operations, driving process improvements, and ensuring compliance and accuracy across all financial activities. The Controller will report directly to the CFO and partner with leadership across the organization to deliver strategic financial insights that support growth and operational excellence.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Day-to-Day:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee accounting operations including AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger management.</li><li>Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of all financial transactions.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals across multiple business lines.</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with leadership to deliver financial insights and drive process enhancements.</li></ul><p><strong>Month-End:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage month-end close, including reconciliations and preparation of accurate financial statements.</li><li>Analyze variances and deliver clear commentary to leadership.</li><li>Monitor cash flow and working capital performance.</li></ul><p><strong>Year-End:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the annual close process and external audit coordination.</li><li>Oversee tax preparation and compliance through third-party providers.</li><li>Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles.</li></ul><p>If you have questions or would like more information please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131. For immediate and confidential please apply today.</p>