Controller

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. 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. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .