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Controller

Jobot
Portage, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2026
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Autonomy Great Leadership Big enough to have unique challenges to solve but not overly corporate feel

This Jobot Job is hosted by Chelsea Piekarski

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Salary $110,000 - $120,000 per year

A Bit About Us

We are a privately held contractor with a long history of growth and stability, we partner with large organizations on complex projects and pride ourselves on being selective, financially disciplined, and people-centric.



Why join us?


  • Highly stable, profitable organization with long-term financial health
  • Direct partnership with a CFO who values talent, drive, and autonomy
  • Low-bureaucracy environment where high performers are recognized
  • Balanced culture — 40–45 hr weeks once established

Job Details

As we prepare for a CFO succession, we are seeking a Controller to support our next phase of leadership. This role will take over many day-to-day responsibilities from our incoming CFO and serve as a stabilizing operational finance leader, ensuring accuracy, structure, and proactive financial management across the organization.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead accounting operations for multiple business units and P&Ls
  • Oversee general ledger, job costing, month-end close, and financial reporting
  • Partner closely with accounting managers supporting seven portfolio groups
  • Provide hands-on support in accounting processes and controls
  • Serve as a business partner to operations leadership
  • Own forecasting cadence, variance analysis, and financial insights
  • Maintain strong oversight of AP, AR, payroll, and treasury functions
  • Ensure timely, accurate reporting and scalable processes as the business evolves

What You’ll Bring

  • 5–7 years of accounting experience in construction or related industries
  • Strong job costing and project accounting experience
  • CPA preferred but not required
  • Ability to work hands-on and build discipline and structure
  • Strong communication style, urgency, responsiveness, ability to work with modern leadership styles
  • Advanced Excel skills; experience with construction ERP systems a plus

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