Job Title: Controller (Ideal for Assistant Controllers Looking to Level Up)
Location: Detroit, MI (On-site – approximately 30 minutes west of downtown)
Job Type: Full-time
About the Opportunity
A well-established infrastructure and construction services company in the Detroit area is looking for a hands-on Assistant Controller or experienced Senior Accountant who’s ready to take the next step into a Controller role. This is an ideal position for someone who’s ready to take full ownership of accounting operations and grow into a key leadership role.
What You'll Do
•Lead the monthly close process and prepare internal financial statements
•Manage job costing, project tracking, and fixed asset accounting
•Support AIA billing and work-in-progress (WIP) reporting
•Develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts
•Maintain the general ledger and supervise 1–2 team members
•Collaborate with operations and project managers to support financial decision-making
•Prepare reports and documentation for external accountants and year-end processes
What We're Looking For
•3–7 years of progressive accounting experience (construction, utilities, or manufacturing preferred)
•Strong understanding of GAAP, job costing, and project-based accounting
•Experience with ERP/accounting systems; open to learning new tools
•Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
•CPA or CMA (preferred or in progress)
•Comfortable in a fully on-site role with day-to-day interaction across departments
Ready to move up and make an impact? Apply today.
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