Controller

Job Description

Job Description

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.