Controller

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Controller with 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including deep expertise in percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting within a manufacturing or project-based environment. Responsibilities Lead and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes Ensure accurate general ledger accounting and reconciliations Prepare timely internal financial statements and executive reporting packages Oversee audit preparation and external CPA coordination Percentage-of-Completion (POC) Accounting Develop and maintain monthly POC/WIP schedules Validate cost-to-complete estimates in coordination with Project Managers Calculate earned revenue, over/under billings, and gross margin by project Monitor contract modifications and change orders for revenue recognition impact Ensure compliance with ASC 606 revenue recognition standards Partner with Project Managers to track job performance and forecast profitability Review cost coding accuracy and support monthly margin reviews Maintain integrity of job cost system Analyze labor, material, subcontractor, and overhead allocations Oversee accounts receivable processes including progress billing and retention tracking Ensure timely and accurate invoicing tied to project milestones Supervise accounts payable operations and cash flow management Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred) Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience Demonstrated experience with Percentage-of-Completion (POC) accounting Manufacturing or construction/job-cost environments WIP reporting and revenue recognition under ASC 606 Experience managing AR/AP teams Strong ERP system experience (Epicor or similar preferred) Advanced Excel skills (financial modeling, WIP schedules, cost analysis) Required Skills Comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment Detail-oriented but able to see the big financial picture Strong communicator able to interface with engineers and project managers Proactive in identifying margin risk and cost overrun trends Hands-on leader willing to dive into schedules, reconciliations, and job data Preferred Skills Performance Metrics (First 12 Months) Monthly close consistently completed on schedule Accurate and defensible POC reporting Improved job cost visibility and forecast accuracy Reduced aging in AR and improved cash cycle Strengthened financial reporting clarity for executive decision-making Pay range and compensation package [Pay range or salary or compensation] Equal Opportunity Statement [Include a statement on commitment to diversity and inclusivity.] #J-18808-Ljbffr