Controller

1-800 Hansons LLC•Troy, MI

1d•$150,000 - $175,000

About The Position

1-800 Hansons is a rapidly growing, multi-location construction business backed by private equity is now seeking a highly driven, forward-thinking Controller. This individual will play a critical leadership role in strengthening the company’s financial infrastructure, enhancing profitability, and enabling data-driven decision making. The Controller will serve as a strategic thought partner to the CFO and executive leadership team, helping steer the company through continued expansion, operational scaling, and transformation initiatives. This is a hands-on, high-visibility position that blends strategic finance, technical accounting, operational insight, and process optimization. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments, embraces continuous improvement, and is energized by building best-in-class systems and financial discipline.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
5–7 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including hands-on responsibilities
Prior supervisory experience with demonstrated leadership capability
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in private equity–backed companies
Project/job costing exposure (construction industry preferred)
Sage Intacct expertise
CPA or CMA certification
Data analytics competency
Acquisition integration experience

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end monthly close process, ensuring timely, accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements and KPI reporting packages.
Deliver insights by analyzing results, performing variance analysis, and identifying opportunities to strengthen financial performance.
Build, enhance, and maintain detailed financial models, dashboards, and forward-looking forecasts to inform strategic decision-making.
Drive margin improvement through rigorous product, project, and product-line profitability analysis.
Collaborate with operational and departmental leaders to develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
Provide clear, proactive financial guidance to support business initiatives, cost optimization, and growth opportunities.
Oversee all insurance, risk management, bank compliance, and treasury activities.
Lead the annual financial audit and tax compliance process in coordination with external partners.
Ensure strong internal controls, scalable processes, and disciplined financial governance fit for a growing PE-backed organization.
Continuously enhance and automate financial systems, reporting tools, and workflows to increase accuracy, visibility, and efficiency.
Support integration activities related to acquisitions, system upgrades (e.g., Sage Intacct), and operational enhancements.
Actively participate in/frequently leads special strategic initiatives that support long-term value creation.