Construction Controller – Lead Finance & HR, In-Office

Fonson Inc; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Bonus plan

Job summary

Fonson Inc., a privately owned heavy civil contractor based in Brighton, Michigan, seeks a Controller to lead payroll, HR, and accounts payable. You will own financial reporting, the annual audit, WIP schedules, and MDOT billing while managing banking relationships and ensuring compliance with tax and payroll requirements.

This is a full-time, in-office role with a strong emphasis on confidentiality and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• 5 years of construction accounting experience, ideally in heavy civil or road construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred).
• Supervisory experience leading accounting and administrative staff.
• Knowledge of MDOT/public-agency billing, lien waivers, and project closeout.
• Experience with cash management, investments, and banking relationships.

Responsibilities

• Own financial reporting, annual audit, and year-end WIP schedule.
• Oversee project billing, MDOT compliance, and lien waivers.
• Manage cash, investments, and banking relationships; supervise payroll and HR.
• Administer Foundation Software and support IT-related controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Banking relationships

Payroll tax compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Foundation Software

Job description

Fonson Inc., a privately owned heavy civil contractor based in Brighton, Michigan, seeks a Controller to lead payroll, HR, and accounts payable. You will own financial reporting, the annual audit, WIP schedules, and MDOT billing while managing banking relationships and ensuring compliance with tax and payroll requirements.

This is a full-time, in-office role with a strong emphasis on confidentiality and timely delivery.