On-Site Construction Controller

McFate Group; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The McFate Group, based in Ann Arbor, MI, seeks a hands-on Construction Controller who builds disciplined financial controls, delivers reliable job-cost and WIP reporting, and improves cash-flow visibility for leadership decisions. This on-site leadership role blends detailed accounting with project-level analysis and executive reporting.

Ideal candidates bring construction accounting expertise, month-end ownership, and strong Excel/ERP skills; the position emphasizes on-site collaboration with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience in construction-related fields.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP schedules, and % complete reporting.
• Experience owning month-end close and financial statements.
• Cash-flow forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis skills.
• Experience with Sage 300 CRE, Sage Intacct, Viewpoint, Foundation, CMiC, or similar.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to translate data into insights.

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle accounting operations including G/L, AP, AR, payroll oversight, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Construction job costing and cost-code reporting across active projects.
• Prepare monthly WIP schedules and project margin reviews.
• Deliver monthly financial statements and management reporting on time.
• Manage 13-week cash flow forecasting and near-term liquidity.
• Coordinate project billing, collections, and retainage with PMs to improve cash conversion.
• Lead budgets, rolling forecasts, and variance analysis; ensure internal controls.
• Support banking, bonding, insurance relationships and lender reporting.
• Coordinate year-end audit with external CPA and tax advisors.
• Provide financial oversight across multiple entities for consolidated reporting.

Skills

Construction accounting

Job costing

WIP reporting

Cash-flow forecasting

Advanced Excel

ERP software

Sage 300 CRE

Sage Intacct

Viewpoint

Foundation

CMiC

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPA / CMA

Tools

Sage 300 CRE

Sage Intacct

Viewpoint

Foundation

CMiC

Excel

Job description

The McFate Group, based in Ann Arbor, MI, seeks a hands-on Construction Controller who builds disciplined financial controls, delivers reliable job-cost and WIP reporting, and improves cash-flow visibility for leadership decisions. This on-site leadership role blends detailed accounting with project-level analysis and executive reporting.

Ideal candidates bring construction accounting expertise, month-end ownership, and strong Excel/ERP skills; the position emphasizes on-site collaboration with