Controller

1-800 Hansons, LLC; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing construction firm in Michigan is seeking a Controller to strengthen its financial infrastructure and enhance profitability. This role involves leading the monthly close process, providing financial insights, and managing compliance and risk. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, and strong analytical and leadership skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary between $150,000 and $175,000 and opportunities for bonuses based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive accounting/finance experience with hands-on responsibilities.
• Experience leading teams and managing financial operations.
• Understanding of GAAP and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end monthly close process, ensuring accurate financial statements.
• Deliver insights through variance analysis to improve financial performance.
• Collaborate on annual budgets and rolling forecasts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

Excel

Job description

1-800 Hansons is a rapidly growing, multi-location construction business backed by private equity is now seeking a highly driven, forward-thinking Controller. This individual will play a critical leadership role in strengthening the company’s financial infrastructure, enhancing profitability, and enabling data-driven decision making. The Controller will serve as a strategic thought partner to the CFO and executive leadership team, helping steer the company through continued expansion, operational scaling, and transformation initiatives.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr

This is a hands‑on, high‑visibility position that blends strategic finance, technical accounting, operational insight, and process optimization. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments, embraces continuous improvement, and is energized by building best‑in‑class systems and financial discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end monthly close process, ensuring timely, accurate, GAAP‑compliant financial statements and KPI reporting packages.
• Deliver insights by analyzing results, performing variance analysis, and identifying opportunities to strengthen financial performance.
• Build, enhance, and maintain detailed financial models, dashboards, and forward‑looking forecasts to inform strategic decision‑making.

Profitability, Operations & Business Partnership

• Drive margin improvement through rigorous product, project, and product‑line profitability analysis.
• Collaborate with operational and departmental leaders to develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Provide clear, proactive financial guidance to support business initiatives, cost optimization, and growth opportunities.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Oversee all insurance, risk management, bank compliance, and treasury activities.
• Lead the annual financial audit and tax compliance process in coordination with external partners.
• Ensure strong internal controls, scalable processes, and disciplined financial governance fit for a growing PE‑backed organization.

Systems, Process Improvement & Strategic Projects

• Continuously enhance and automate financial systems, reporting tools, and workflows to increase accuracy, visibility, and efficiency.
• Support integration activities related to acquisitions, system upgrades (e.g., Sage Intacct), and operational enhancements.
• Actively participate in/frequently leads special strategic initiatives that support long‑term value creation.

Success Profile & Core Competencies

• Passion for Excellence & Continuous Improvement
• Strong Business Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
• High Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Strategic and Tactical Agility
• Exceptional Communication Skills
• Effective Project & Time Management
• Robust Technical Accounting Proficiency

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including hands‑on responsibilities
• Prior supervisory experience with demonstrated leadership capability
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience in private equity–backed companies
• Project/job costing exposure (construction industry preferred)
• CPA or CMA certification
• Data analytics competency
• Base Salary Range: $150,000 – $175,000 and bonus opportunities, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Full‑time role with competitive benefits
• Reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Construction