Senior Controller: AI-Driven Finance & Growth Leader

CC Power

Detroit (MI)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 225,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

CC Power in Detroit seeks a Senior Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, treasury, and forecasting, expanding finance support across operations, technology, HR, and compliance. The role emphasizes improving processes, implementing technology-based solutions, and delivering actionable insights to leadership.

The ideal candidate has CPA and 10+ years of leadership, strong GAAP knowledge, and experience in project-based or construction-related environments.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
CPA strongly preferred.
10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
Preferred: prior experience leading accounting functions within construction, utility, infrastructure, engineering, manufacturing, or project-based organizations.
Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance requirements.
Working knowledge of AI-enabled business tools, including Agentic AI and workflow automation, with the ability to identify practical use cases that improve productivity, decision-making, and operational efficiency.
Advanced proficiency with accounting software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel. Experience with Sage 300 CRE is highly desirable.
Proven leadership and team development experience.
Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Direct all accounting, financial reporting, treasury, and financial planning activities.
Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial modeling.
Manage accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and general ledger.
Develop and maintain financial controls, policies, and procedures to support company growth.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, lending requirements, and contractual obligations.
Monitor job costing, project profitability, work-in-progress reporting, and key performance metrics.
Lead annual audits and maintain relationships with external auditors, banks, insurance providers, and tax advisors.
Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting capabilities, and operational efficiencies.
Prepare executive-level reporting and strategic recommendations for company leadership.
Support mergers, acquisitions, capital investments, and expansion initiatives as needed.
Mentor, develop, and lead accounting and finance personnel.
All other duties as assigned.