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. Establish and maintain financial controls to secure company financial resources .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeLansing • Michigan • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial controls, accounting processes, and compliance with laws and regulations. Proven ability to lead teams, prepare financial statements, and provide strategic analysis and recommendations.

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Financial ControlsAccounting ProcessesTax Return PreparationTeam LeadershipCompliance Management

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Hard Skills

Accounts PayableAccounts ReceivableFinancial ReportingJournal Entry ReviewCash Flow AnalysisCost AllocationFixed Asset ManagementAudit CoordinationFinancial Statement PreparationProject Structure Knowledge

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailService OrientationInitiative

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP)

Industry Keywords

AccountingFinanceConstruction IndustryFinancial ManagementCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and maintain financial controls to secure company financial resources
Support Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Contracts functions
Complete company- and state-specific tasks and reporting
Prepare work papers supporting annual tax returns and monthly close processes
Coordinate annual tax returns with outside CPA firm and annual audits with outside CPAs
Review journal entries and monthly accounting close processes
Prepare monthly financial statements, financial management reports, business unit reports, cash projections, and work in process reports
Mentor and develop accounting team members
Supervise accounts payable processing and cost allocations for assigned companies
Maintain fixed asset records and effective internal controls
Improve close and reporting processes for timely and accurate reporting
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Analyze asset operations from balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, and overall business perspectives
Lead staff on sales/use tax, workers compensation, CGL, and other audits
Provide analysis, recommendations, and corrective actions to leadership
Adapt to deadlines, changing schedules, priorities, and unpredictable events; provide occasional unscheduled after-hours support
Travel primarily locally during business hours, with occasional out-of-area and overnight travel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in the accounting and finance sector
Equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience accepted
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Must have reliable transportation
Proven ability to maintain high levels of integrity and handle, update, and maintain sensitive information confidentially, timely, and professionally
High level of accuracy and advanced attention to detail
Excellent communication and writing skills
Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and complete projects
Problem-solving, analysis, and reporting skills
Strong service orientation and knowledge of project structure in a client/consultant business environment
Successful completion of pre-employment drug and background screening required
Preferred: Master’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting
Preferred: Four (4) years’ experience managing direct reports within an Accounting Department and the accounting and finance process
Preferred: Three (3) years’ experience working as a Controller, preferably in the construction industry
Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification
Preferred: Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) designation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity
Pre-employment screening, including drug and background screening