Controller

Controller

A High-Impact Financial Leadership Role in a Growing Construction Environment

About The Opportunity

This is not a traditional, back-office Controller role.

You’ll serve as a key financial leader within a growing construction organization—partnering closely with operations, influencing project performance, and helping drive scalable, profitable growth.

We’re seeking a hands-on Controller with strong construction accounting expertise who can bring structure, insight, and accountability to the finance function. This is an opportunity to step into a visible role where your work directly impacts decision-making at the leadership level.

About the Organization

• Established and stable company with a strong reputation in its market
• Mid-sized team with consistent year-over-year growth
• Provides specialized contracting and service-based solutions
• Long-standing client relationships across institutional and commercial sectors
• Collaborative leadership team with a practical, team-first approach
• Focused on sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term employee retention

What You’ll Own

Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Lead and manage the monthly close process with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare and deliver financial statements in accordance with GAAP and industry standards
• Maintain and analyze Work in Progress (WIP) schedules , including percent-complete and margin projections
• Partner with external financial advisors on year-end close and financial reviews
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial systems and reporting tools

Project & Operational Partnership

• Collaborate closely with project and operations teams to monitor financial performance
• Provide insight into job costing, variances, and profitability
• Support billing processes, including progress billing and contract compliance
• Help drive consistency in cost coding and financial tracking across projects
• Contribute to bid support and financial components of project planning

Cash Flow & Business Performance

• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and project-level financial needs
• Develop and maintain short-term cash flow forecasts
• Support budgeting and forecasting initiatives
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and visibility
• Provide leadership with actionable financial insights to support decision-making

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop a small accounting team across AP/AR and payroll functions
• Establish clear processes, accountability, and structure within the department
• Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented team environment
• Act as a key contributor to cross-functional leadership discussions

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, prevailing wage requirements, and industry standards
• Support audits, bonding requirements, and insurance processes
• Maintain strong internal controls and financial safeguards

What You Bring

• 5–10+ years of accounting/finance experience, with construction industry experience required
• Strong expertise in:
  • WIP & percentage-of-completion accounting
  • Job costing and cost coding
  • Prevailing wage compliance
• Experience with construction accounting systems (e.g., Sage or similar)
• Proven ability to partner effectively with operations and project teams
• Hands-on, proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills

Why This Role

• High visibility and direct impact on business performance
• Opportunity to shape and improve financial processes in a growing company
• Close partnership with leadership and operations
• Stable environment with long-term growth potential