Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half Finance & Accounting and Kevin Sweet have partnered with a well-established and growing commercial construction organization to identify an experienced Controller . This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in a project-driven environment and enjoys partnering with operations to help drive business performance.

Reporting directly to executive leadership, the Controller will oversee all accounting and financial operations while providing strategic financial guidance across multiple commercial construction projects. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience with Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting and project accounting.

If you enjoy building processes, mentoring teams, and partnering with project managers to improve profitability, this opportunity offers significant visibility and long-term growth.

My client offers a hybrid work schedule with flexible start times, excellent benefits, profit sharing and generous 401k match! For additional details and confidential consideration, please contact Kevin Sweet at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or via email at View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Responsibilities:

• Lead all accounting operations including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Fixed Assets, and Cash Management.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process while ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and ensure accurate Percentage of Completion (POC) revenue recognition.
• Monitor project budgets, job costs, change orders, and project profitability.
• Partner closely with project managers and operational leaders to provide financial analysis, forecasting, and project performance reporting.
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
• Lead cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and banking relationships.
• Coordinate annual audits and support tax preparation activities.
• Deliver financial reporting and meaningful analysis to executive leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting capabilities, and system efficiencies.
• Mentor, develop, and lead the accounting team while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Why This Opportunity?

This organization offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing business where accounting is viewed as a strategic partner to operations. You'll work alongside an experienced leadership team, influence business decisions, improve processes, and help shape the future of the finance organization.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with a minimum of 3 years in a Controller position within commercial construction, manufacturing or project-based environment.
• Demonstrated expertise with:
• Work-in-Progress (WIP) Reporting
• Percentage of Completion (POC) Accounting
• Project Accounting
• Experience leading month-end close and financial statement preparation.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong communication, leadership, and business partnering abilities.
• CPA is not required.
• Experience partnering with operations and project management teams.
• Proven success improving accounting processes, reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience working within a growing, entrepreneurial organization.