Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee the financial operations of our growing specialty contracting business near Wyandotte, Michigan. This role partners closely with executive leadership to strengthen reporting, support project-based accounting, and provide insight that guides business decisions. The successful candidate will lead the accounting function, improve financial processes, and help ensure the organization maintains accurate, timely, and compliant reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and ensure reporting deadlines are consistently met.

• Lead construction accounting activities, including project cost tracking, work-in-progress reporting, and revenue recognition based on project completion status.

• Oversee contract invoicing processes, including industry-standard progress billing, while maintaining accuracy across customer accounts.

• Manage cash flow planning, financial forecasting, budgeting, and variance reviews to support operational and strategic decisions.

• Supervise core accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and general ledger maintenance.

• Coordinate audit preparation, support external tax advisors, and provide required financial information for lenders and surety partners.

• Administer compliance-related documentation, including lien waiver tracking and other project financial records.

• Strengthen internal controls, identify opportunities for process improvement, and support the implementation of construction accounting software.

• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and development for the accounting team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• At least 5 years of progressive experience in accounting or financial management roles.

• Prior experience serving as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager is preferred.

• Demonstrated expertise in construction accounting, including job costing, work-in-progress schedules, and percentage-of-completion accounting.

• Experience managing surety reporting, banking relationships, and project-based financial requirements.

• Working knowledge of multi-state payroll processes and construction project accounting practices.

• Experience with Foundation construction accounting software is strongly preferred.

• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and independent problem-solving skills.