Granger Construction Co

Divisional Controller

Granger Construction Co$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting or financial management experience
  • Proven track record of strong financial ownership and accuracy
  • Experience in analyzing financial performance and translating insights into actionable measures
  • Ability to build strong relationships with operations teams
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences
  • High initiative and ability to manage competing priorities

Responsibilities

  • Lead accounting and financial reporting for Central Excavation and Range Mapping
  • Perform month-end close and ensure clarity and accuracy in workpaper packages
  • Analyze financial performance to identify trends, variances, and opportunities
  • Support job cost updates and provide real-time financial insights to teams
  • Establish consistent communication with operations for performance reviews
  • Deliver actionable insights using financial data analysis
  • Coordinate with Risk Management on claims and audits

Benefits

  • Onsite collaboration in a supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to influence project performance and business growth
  • Engage in proactive financial partnerships with operations
  • Exposure to diverse accounting challenges and decision-making processes
Full Job Description
Do You See Finance as a Driver of Business Performance-Not Just Reporting?

Are you energized by turning data into insights, partnering with operations, and helping drive profitability across projects and teams? Do you thrive in a role where your financial expertise directly impacts decision-making and business outcomes?

If so, you'll fit right in.

Join Granger Companies, Inc. as our Divisional Controller, where you'll lead accounting and financial reporting for Central Excavation and Range Mapping. In this role, you'll go beyond the numbers-serving as a trusted partner to operations leadership, helping guide performance, improve job outcomes, and strengthen financial visibility across both companies.

How You'll Make an Impact

Lead Accounting & Financial Reporting

Ensure accurate and timely execution of daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting processes.

Own the Month-End Close

Perform month-end close and prepare workpaper packages, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and readiness for review.

Monitor Financial Performance

Analyze gross profit, WIP, and overhead against budgets and expectations to identify trends and opportunities.

Partner with Operations

Support job cost updates, contract administration, and ongoing financial insights that help teams make better decisions in real time.

Establish Strong Communication Rhythms

Build consistent touchpoints with operations teams to review performance, share insights, and proactively address challenges.

Deliver Actionable Insights

Use analytical tools and financial expertise to translate data into clear, meaningful business recommendations.

Support Risk & Compliance Efforts

Coordinate with Risk Management on claims and support audits, CPA reviews, and other financial examinations.

Contribute to Team Success

Support the development and coordination of accounting team activities, helping maintain strong performance and accountability.

What You Bring to the Team

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting or financial management experience
  • Track record of strong financial ownership and accuracy
  • Experience analyzing financial performance and translating insights into action
  • Ability to build strong relationships and partner effectively with operations teams
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills across financial and non-financial audiences
  • High level of initiative-you ask questions, identify gaps, and solve problems independently
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities


Nice to Have:

  • Experience in construction or job-cost accounting
  • Background in public accounting and/or CPA designation
  • Experience with ERP systems such as Viewpoint Vista and Procore
  • Advanced Excel skills


What to Expect

This role is based in our Lansing office and is primarily onsite to support close collaboration with your team and operational partners.

Your Next Chapter Starts Here

This is more than an accounting role-it's an opportunity to influence how projects perform, how decisions are made, and how the business grows. If you're ready to bring financial clarity, partner with operations, and make a measurable impact, we'd love to connect.

Apply today and help drive what's next at Granger Companies.

About Granger Construction Co

Granger Construction Company is a full-service construction firm providing general contracting, construction management, design-build, and integrated project delivery services. Granger Construction Company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Lansing, Michigan. Granger Construction Company has completed projects in a variety of markets, including healthcare, education, industrial, commercial, and government. Granger Construction Company is committed to providing high-quality construction services that meet the needs of our clients. Granger Construction Company has a team of experienced professionals who are dedicated to delivering projects on time and within budget.
Learn more about Granger Construction Co
Size
500 employees
Industry
Net Income
$5 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$100 million

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