Our client is a well-established service and construction company in Macomb County. We are seeking a strong Financial Controller to lead and develop the Finance and Accounting team and functions. The position reports to a company Chief and manages several people of their own. The ideal leader for this team contributes both strategically and as a player / coach, getting in the weeds with their team. The company has and will continue to experience growth via M&A and other strategic initiatives and this person will be critical. 

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Responsibilities:

• Partake in strategic planning and implementations

• Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including preparation and delivery of financial statements and monthly financial package

• Treasury management, including bank management and rolling 13 week cash flow projections

• Identify areas for process improvement and lead implementations

• Oversee AP, AR, and purchasing functions within the department

• General Ledger accounting, recording journal entries, and account reconciliations

• Hire, train, mentor, develop, and terminate staff members

• Oversee payroll

• Ad hoc projects, reports, and analysis

•  Analysis and involvement in strategic opportunities including M&A and service line expansion, including forecasting, due diligence, and integrations

• Continuous improvement of internal controls and procedures

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Qualifications: 

• 3-5 years of previous Controller experience or equivalent

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

• Proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office, specifically Excel

• Strong leadership capabilities 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to self initiate and work independently with less guidance 

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