Senior Controller (Client Opening - CC Power)

Rehmann; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CC Power is seeking a Senior Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, and controls while expanding the finance function across operations and compliance. The role emphasizes leadership depth, technical redundancy, and cross‑functional collaboration to improve processes and provide actionable insights.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of leadership in accounting, CPA credentials, and strong GAAP knowledge, with experience in project-based or infrastructure environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and internal controls experience.
• Experience with AI-enabled tools and workflow automation is a plus.
• Experience leading accounting within construction, utility, or project-based orgs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct all accounting, financial reporting, treasury, and financial planning activities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial modeling.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and general ledger.
• Develop and maintain financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure GAAP compliance, tax regulations, and contractual obligations.
• Monitor job costing, project profitability, and WIP reporting.
• Lead annual audits and liaise with auditors, banks, insurers, and tax advisors.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting capabilities.
• Prepare executive-level reporting and strategic recommendations.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, capital investments, and expansion initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

AI/workflow automation familiarity

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Tools

Sage 300 CRE

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Controller

Location: Kalkaska, Michigan (Relocation Required)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Work Arrangement: On‑Site

Classification: Salary

Compensation: $180-$225k total compensation including bonuses and benefits.

Relocation Assistance will be provided

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Controller for our client, CC Power. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the company’s financial strength while expanding the finance function’s support across operations, technology, human resources, and compliance. Although the accounting function is well established, this position will provide essential leadership depth and technical redundancy to ensure continuity of core accounting responsibilities, financial reporting, internal controls, and close processes.

On a day-to-day basis, the Senior Controller will focus on improving business processes, implementing technology-based solutions, and providing actionable financial and operational insights to company leadership. The ideal candidate combines strong accounting expertise with a practical, forward-looking approach to Agentic AI, workflow automation, systems implementation, change management, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Key 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expert‑level understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Extensive experience with budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial analysis.
• Strong knowledge of project accounting, job costing, and revenue recognition.
• Ability to translate financial information into actionable business recommendations.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to influence decision‑making across all levels of the organization.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining a strategic perspective.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to leverage emerging technologies, including Agentic AI, workflow automation, and business intelligence tools, to improve financial reporting, operational efficiency, and decision support.
• Strong understanding of HR operations and the intersection of finance, payroll, benefits, compliance, and workforce planning.
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and implement technology solutions that streamline business processes while maintaining appropriate internal controls.
• Experience managing cross‑functional technology projects from business case development through implementation, user adoption, and continuous improvement.
• Strong change management skills with the ability to drive organizational adoption of new technologies and business processes.

Why Join Us

Join a family‑owned company where employees are valued and teamwork is at the heart of what we do. As part of a collaborative team, you'll play a key role in supporting the operational success of a growing organization while helping ensure every employee goes home safely at the end of the day.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.