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Robert Half
Controller
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A Controller directs and oversees the treasury of a government, private corporation or non-profit organization, and may oversee the investment of funds. Supervises the quality of accounting and financial reporting within an organization, and directs preparation of reports that show the financial position of an organization.
$149,625 / year median in Michigan
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Controller - Rapidly Growing & Highly Profitable CompanyConfidential Client | Pontiac/Waterford AreaOur client is a rapidly growing, highly profitable entrepreneurial company seeking a Controller to help lead its next phase of expansion. This is not a traditional Controller role. The company is looking for a strategic, hands-on financial leader who can build, improve, and scale the accounting and finance function while serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership.
The organization operates across multiple business lines and entities, including project-based operations, consulting, asset-based investments, and a technology-enabled marketplace. The Controller will play a critical role in strengthening financial infrastructure, improving visibility into performance, and supporting continued profitable growth.
Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Strategy & LeadershipPartner directly with the Founder and leadership team on financial strategy and business performance.
Develop financial models, forecasts, KPI dashboards, and profitability analysis.
Provide insight into revenue growth, margins, overhead, hiring ROI, and capital requirements.
Support strategic planning, growth initiatives, and investor reporting.
Accounting & Financial OperationsLead GL, AP, AR, payroll, month-end/year-end close, and financial reporting.
Build and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and scalable processes.
Manage multi-entity accounting, consolidations, and intercompany transactions.
Ensure timely and accurate financial statements and management reporting.
Project & Construction AccountingManage percentage-of-completion accounting, WIP schedules, and revenue recognition.
Oversee job costing, project margins, billing cycles, and cost allocations.
Analyze profitability by project, entity, and business line.
Cash Flow & Capital ManagementManage liquidity, weekly cash positioning, and working capital.
Develop rolling cash flow forecasts and capital plans.
Support banking, CPA, investor, insurance, and professional advisor relationships.
Payroll, Compliance & AdministrationOversee payroll and benefits administration.
Help ensure compliance with applicable accounting, tax, HR, and regulatory requirements.
Support a collaborative, accountable, high-performance culture.
For immediate and confidential consideration please call Jeff Sokolowski at (248)365-6131 or apply today.
The organization operates across multiple business lines and entities, including project-based operations, consulting, asset-based investments, and a technology-enabled marketplace. The Controller will play a critical role in strengthening financial infrastructure, improving visibility into performance, and supporting continued profitable growth.
Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Strategy & LeadershipPartner directly with the Founder and leadership team on financial strategy and business performance.
Develop financial models, forecasts, KPI dashboards, and profitability analysis.
Provide insight into revenue growth, margins, overhead, hiring ROI, and capital requirements.
Support strategic planning, growth initiatives, and investor reporting.
Accounting & Financial OperationsLead GL, AP, AR, payroll, month-end/year-end close, and financial reporting.
Build and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and scalable processes.
Manage multi-entity accounting, consolidations, and intercompany transactions.
Ensure timely and accurate financial statements and management reporting.
Project & Construction AccountingManage percentage-of-completion accounting, WIP schedules, and revenue recognition.
Oversee job costing, project margins, billing cycles, and cost allocations.
Analyze profitability by project, entity, and business line.
Cash Flow & Capital ManagementManage liquidity, weekly cash positioning, and working capital.
Develop rolling cash flow forecasts and capital plans.
Support banking, CPA, investor, insurance, and professional advisor relationships.
Payroll, Compliance & AdministrationOversee payroll and benefits administration.
Help ensure compliance with applicable accounting, tax, HR, and regulatory requirements.
Support a collaborative, accountable, high-performance culture.
For immediate and confidential consideration please call Jeff Sokolowski at (248)365-6131 or apply today.