Director of Purchasing

Our client, a well-established construction company, is seeking an experienced Construction Controller to lead all accounting, finance, payroll, insurance, bonding, and compliance functions.

This is a highly visible leadership role reporting directly to the President/Owner and Executive Team and overseeing a team of four accounting professionals. Please note this is an in office/on site role in the northern Macomb County area. No hybrid or remote work possibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

✅ Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and closing processes

✅ Manage construction accounting, WIP schedules, revenue recognition, and GAAP financial statements

✅ Oversee weekly payroll for 160 employees, including 100+ union employees

✅ Ensure compliance with union agreements, certified payroll, payroll reporting, and benefit administration

✅ Manage banking relationships, cash flow, lines of credit, and borrowing base reporting

✅ Lead annual CPA, insurance, 401(k), and union audits

✅ Serve as primary contact for surety partners and maximize bonding capacity

✅ Oversee commercial insurance programs, renewals, and contract compliance

✅ Manage subcontractor compliance, lien waivers, construction lien law processes, and contractor prequalification packages

✅ Direct fixed asset and fleet accounting company vehicles

✅ Partner with executive leadership on strategic financial planning and special projects

Qualifications:

✔ Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

✔ 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance leadership experience

✔ Prior Controller experience within the commercial construction industry

✔ Experience with WIP accounting, cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and audits

✔ Background managing union payroll and labor compliance preferred

✔ Strong leadership and communication skills

✔ Sage Intacct Construction experience is a plus

Why This Opportunity?

• Join a financially strong, growing commercial construction organization

• Make a strategic impact on company operations and long-term growth

• Direct interaction with executive leadership and ownership

• Lead critical financial, bonding, insurance, and compliance initiatives