Consultant - Assistant Controller – Construction Billing & Process Improvement

E78 Talent; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

E78 Partners is seeking an experienced construction accounting professional to lead the billing function for a mid-sized client. The role blends hands-on execution with finance transformation, aiming to stabilize billing now and build scalable processes for the long term.

As Assistant Controller focused on billing, you will own the project billing cycle, reconcile billings to contracts and cost reports, mentor project accounting staff, and collaborate with the PMO and finance leadership to

Responsibilities

• Own and run the project billing cycle, including pay applications (AIA G702/G703), schedules of values, change orders and retainage
• Reconcile project billings against contracts, cost reports and subcontractor commitments so billings are accurate and complete
• Make sure owner billings line up with subcontractor pay applications to protect cash flow and working capital
• Review and correct open or recent billings, working with project managers and project accountants to resolve differences
• Document the current billing workflow and identify gaps in controls, handoffs, timing and visibility
• Recommend improvements to billing processes, controls, review steps and reporting, and help implement them
• Help build standard procedures, checklists and calendars so billing doesn’t depend on one person
• Partner with the PMO on wider finance transformation work, including systems, reporting and roles and responsibilities
• Mentor and support project accounting staff

Job description

E78 Partners is looking for an experienced construction accounting professional to support one of our clients, an established, mid‑sized construction inudstry company. The firm is starting a finance transformation and needs a hands‑on leader to stabilize its billing function right away and build a stronger, more scalable process for the long term.

You’ll work as an Assistant Controller focused on billing, alongside E78’s transformation PMO and the client’s finance leadership. The role combines day‑to‑day execution with process redesign.

What You’ll Do

• Own and run the project billing cycle, including pay applications (AIA G702/G703), schedules of values, change orders and retainage
• Reconcile project billings against contracts, cost reports and subcontractor commitments so billings are accurate and complete
• Make sure owner billings line up with subcontractor pay applications to protect cash flow and working capital
• Review and correct open or recent billings, working with project managers and project accountants to resolve differences
• Document the current billing workflow and identify gaps in controls, handoffs, timing and visibility
• Recommend improvements to billing processes, controls, review steps and reporting, and help implement them
• Help build standard procedures, checklists and calendars so billing doesn’t depend on one person
• Partner with the PMO on wider finance transformation work, including systems, reporting and roles and responsibilities
• Mentor and support project accounting staff