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Controller

United States, Bloomfield Hills Employment contract, Contract work · Job Posted May 20, 2026
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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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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

Nice to have

  • Background in construction industry preferred
  • Familiarity with job costing, work-in-progress reporting, and specialized client billing processes is preferred

What we offer

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • Enrollment in company 401(k) plan
  • Free online training
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