Controller

Harrison Contracting Company (HCC) a growing commercial painting contractor known forReliability,Experience, andDiligence is looking for a hands-on Controller to lead our accounting function and serve as a trusted partner to ownership. This role is responsible for delivering clear, accurate financial information that helps drive better decisions across the business. This is not a sit-back-and-delegate role. We need someone who can lead the team, improve processes, dig into the details, and make the numbers useful to operations. What You’ll Do Lead month-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements Deliver accurate, timely financials with clear insight into performance, risk, and trends Manage cash flow and forecasting (daily, weekly, monthly) Own the annual budget and support ongoing planning Manage the monthly Revenue Recognition/ Work in Process (WIP) meetings with operations management Build and improve accounting processes and internal controls Ensure compliance with tax filings (local, state, federal) and licensing requirements Work directly with banks, auditors, bonding, and tax partners Partner with operations to improve job cost visibility, profitability, and decision-making Lead, coach, and develop the accounting/finance team What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Accountingor equivalent education and/or experience 4–6+ years of construction or project-based accounting CPA is a plus Strong experience with job cost, WIP, revenue recognition, and month-end close Proven leadership managing a team of 5–10 people Hands-on mindset—able to lead while doing the work Strong Excel and accounting system skills Clear communicator who can explain numbers in plain language Organized, accountable, and comfortable in a fast-moving environment Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO. Compensation based on experience. The right person will be comfortable working in a blue-collar, fast-moving business where accuracy matters, deadlines matter, and financial information needs to be useful — not just technically correct. #J-18808-Ljbffr