Divisional Controller

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.

A Little About Granger

Granger Companies, Inc. is the holding company for Granger Construction Company, Central Excavation, and Range Mapping. Together, we are leaders in the construction industry, driven to Advance the Art of Building.

Our mission is to elevate the customer experience-and we do that by investing in innovative people, technologies, and techniques that move our industry forward.

Why You'll Love This Role

Be a True Business Partner

Work side-by-side with Operations to provide insights that directly influence project performance and profitability.

Own Financial Accuracy and Visibility

Lead accounting and reporting for two dynamic business units, ensuring timely, accurate, and meaningful financial data.

Drive Better Decisions Through Data

Translate financial results into actionable insights-helping teams understand performance and identify opportunities.

Work Across the Business

Collaborate with operations, risk management, and leadership to ensure alignment across financial and project outcomes.

Make an Immediate Impact

Step into a role where your work is visible, valued, and directly tied to business success.

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.

Granger is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.