Controller

Vaco
$90,000.00 - $110,000.00 / yr
United States, Michigan, Ferndale
Mar 23, 2025
Job Title: Controller About the Role: We are seeking a hands-on Controller to lead the financial operations of our growing construction company. This role requires someone who is not only strategic but also willing to be deeply involved in day-to-day accounting tasks, from data entry for accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) to financial statement preparation and reporting. As the company expands, the Controller will be responsible for hiring and training additional accounting staff to handle transactional work, allowing them to focus on higher-level financial management. Key Responsibilities: Full-Cycle Accounting: Manage and perform AP, AR, general ledger reconciliations, and month-end close processes. Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements, job cost reports, and performance analyses to support business decisions. AIA Billing: Oversee and execute AIA billing processes, ensuring compliance with construction industry standards. Software Management & Implementation: Utilize QuickBooks Enterprise for accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Cash Flow & Budgeting: Monitor cash flow, prepare budgets, and manage financial planning to optimize resources. Internal Controls & Compliance: Establish and maintain strong internal controls, ensuring compliance with GAAP and industry-specific regulations. Team Development: Hire, train, and oversee additional accounting staff as the company scales. Qualifications & Experience: 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in the construction industry. Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Enterprise (required) and familiarity with Procore (a plus). Strong understanding of AIA billing, job costing, and WIP reporting. Experience with AP, AR, payroll processing, and bank reconciliations. Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, growing environment and take ownership of financial operations. Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally. Target Base Compensation: $90,000-$110,000 Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.