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Controller - Remote

Accounting & Finance/Controller

LHH

$130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per Year

Detroit, Michigan

Permanent

Controller

Accounting & Finance

Our client, a well-established and growing construction company, is seeking a Controller with a strong background in construction accounting. This is a high-impact role for a financial leader who has demonstrated career progression within the construction industry and is ready to take ownership of financial operations, including WIP reporting, job costing, and multi-location financial management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, A/P, A/R, payroll, and financial reporting.

  • Lead the preparation and analysis of monthly and annual financial statements.

  • Manage and maintain accurate Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and reporting.

  • Implement and refine job costing systems to ensure accurate tracking of project profitability.

  • Collaborate with project managers and executives to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.

  • Support audits and liaise with external auditors and financial institutions.

  • Coordinate financial reporting and controls across multiple office or project locations.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

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

  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in the construction industry.

  • Proven track record of upward mobility within construction firms.

  • Strong knowledge of WIP reporting, job costing, and construction-specific financial practices.

  • Experience managing financial operations across multiple locations.

  • Proficiency in construction accounting software (e.g., Sage 300, Viewpoint, Procore, or similar).

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.



Pay Details: $130,000.00 to $150,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Angie Haig

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled



To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy



The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:


  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Ref US_EN_27_814366_3084572

Controller - Remote

Accounting & Finance/Controller

LHH

$130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per Year

Detroit, Michigan

Permanent

Controller

Accounting & Finance

Our client, a well-established and growing construction company, is seeking a Controller with a strong background in construction accounting. This is a high-impact role for a financial leader who has demonstrated career progression within the construction industry and is ready to take ownership of financial operations, including WIP reporting, job costing, and multi-location financial management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, A/P, A/R, payroll, and financial reporting.

  • Lead the preparation and analysis of monthly and annual financial statements.

  • Manage and maintain accurate Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and reporting.

  • Implement and refine job costing systems to ensure accurate tracking of project profitability.

  • Collaborate with project managers and executives to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.

  • Support audits and liaise with external auditors and financial institutions.

  • Coordinate financial reporting and controls across multiple office or project locations.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

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

  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in the construction industry.

  • Proven track record of upward mobility within construction firms.

  • Strong knowledge of WIP reporting, job costing, and construction-specific financial practices.

  • Experience managing financial operations across multiple locations.

  • Proficiency in construction accounting software (e.g., Sage 300, Viewpoint, Procore, or similar).

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.



Pay Details: $130,000.00 to $150,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Angie Haig

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled



To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy



The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:


  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Ref US_EN_27_814366_3084572
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