Controller

About the job Controller


Pay: $110,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Step into a high-impact finance seat at a stable, family-owned commercial GC with decades of repeat business
• Own the numbers behind real projects: job cost, cash flow, forecasting, and operational reporting
• Partner directly with leadership and help tighten processes as the business continues to grow
• Work in a relationship-driven company known for quality work across CT, MA, and RI

Location: On-site in Mansfield, CT (local candidates only - no relocation).Note: Must have 4+ years of Controller or senior accounting leadership experience and permanent U.S. work authorization. Construction accounting experience (job cost/WIP/progress billing) is strongly preferred.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-respected, family-owned and operated general contractor based in Mansfield, CT, serving central and eastern Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. They deliver commercial, retail, industrial, educational, religious, municipal, and medical construction projects and are known for long-term client relationships and a strong reputation for getting the job done right.

Job Description

• Own monthly close, financial statements, and reporting for leadership visibility and decision-making
• Lead job cost accounting, WIP schedules, and profitability reporting by project
• Manage AR/AP workflows, billing, collections, and vendor/subcontractor payables
• Oversee progress billing and pay apps, including AIA-style billing where applicable
• Drive cash flow planning and forecasting to support project execution and growth
• Maintain internal controls, clean reconciliations, and accurate financial records
• Partner with PMs and leadership to improve cost tracking, variance analysis, and project financial discipline
• Support annual audit/tax coordination and provide documentation as needed
• Help evaluate and improve systems and processes (construction accounting software and workflows)

Qualifications

• 4+ years in accounting/finance leadership (Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager with full close ownership)
• Strong preference for construction accounting experience: job costing, WIP, progress billing, change order impacts, project margin tracking
• Strong Excel skills and comfort building clean, repeatable reporting
• Experience managing small accounting teams or owning end-to-end accounting operations
• College degree preferred (Accounting/Finance); equivalent experience welcomed
• Construction ERP/accounting system experience preferred (any of: Sage, Viewpoint, Jonas, QuickBooks Enterprise, etc.)
• Detail-oriented, hands-on, and able to communicate clearly with non-finance stakeholders
• Local to Mansfield, CT area and able to work on-site
• Permanent U.S. work authorization required (no sponsorship)

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Stable, family-owned culture with long-term thinking and respect for work-life balance
• Visibility and influence: leadership will rely on your numbers and insights
• Reputation-driven business with repeat clients and a consistent project pipeline
• Opportunity to modernize processes and create structure that scales

JPC-658

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance