Controller - Construction & Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Position Overview:

We are seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, cash-flow management, compliance, and process improvement within a construction and manufacturing environment .

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in job costing, WIP accounting, inventory, project-based financials, ERP systems, financial analysis, and internal controls . This role will partner with leadership and operational teams to improve financial performance, reporting accuracy, and business processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Reporting

• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements .
• Oversee reconciliations for A/R, A/P, WIP, inventory, and debt .
• Analyze actual, historical, and forecasted financial performance.
• Manage federal, state, and local tax compliance, including sales/use tax and 1099s .
• Coordinate external audits, financial reviews, and tax preparation.
• Maintain strong internal controls, approval workflows, segregation of duties, and documentation.

Job Costing & Operational Accounting:

• Maintain job costing systems covering labor, materials, subcontractors, equipment, overhead, and project phases .
• Analyze estimated versus actual costs and identify potential overruns.
• Lead annual budgeting and financial planning.
• Prepare rolling 12-month cash-flow forecasts .
• Supervise accounting staff supporting A/P, A/R, billing, and inventory .
• Manage accounting systems and support future ERP implementation or migration .
• Improve and automate billing, payables, receivables, time-entry, and reporting processes.

Strategic & Business Support:

• Develop KPI dashboards and financial performance metrics.
• Provide historical cost analysis to support estimating.
• Evaluate make-vs.-buy, lease-vs.-purchase, and capital expenditure decisions.
• Support operational efficiency, long-term planning, and business growth.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, controls, and financial processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field .
• Progressive accounting experience .
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, or project-based accounting .
• Demonstrated experience with job costing and WIP schedules .
• Strong financial reporting, reconciliation, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis skills.
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial modeling.
• Strong knowledge of accounting controls, compliance, and audit processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and accounting/ERP systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA strongly preferred.
• ERP implementation, migration, or system-upgrade experience.
• Knowledge of standard costing, LIFO/FIFO, and inventory valuation .
• Experience with equipment depreciation and Section 179/179D .
• Knowledge of AIA billing, retainage, and change orders .
• Experience with project-based revenue recognition .
• Knowledge of prevailing wage requirements and certified payroll .
• Experience supporting construction, manufacturing, engineering, or other project-driven organizations.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off