Controller

Location: Hartford County, CTPosted: Posted 3 days agoSalary: $125,000 - $150,000Recruiter: Jason Young, Senior Accounting/Finance RecruiterJoin a highly respected and growing professional services organization with a decades-long track record of success, the company has expanded its capabilities, geographic footprint, and industry influence through strategic growth and continuous innovation. It has been trusted to deliver numerous large-scale, high-visibility projects involving complex engineering infrastructure, and community-focused initiatives, earning a reputation for tackling challenging assignments that create lasting impact across the regions it serves. Its continued growth, technical expertise, and involvement in landmark projects have positioned it as a recognized leader within its field.Title: Controller Location: Greater Hartford area / on-site Salary: $125,000 – $150,000 + Bonus Benefits: Medical / Dental / Vision / PTO and moreResponsibilitiesOversee project accounting, including revenue recognition, WIP, costs in excess of billings, accruals, billing, and project closeout Prepare accurate, timely GAAP financial statements Oversee the general ledger, AP, AR, and payroll Manage the budgeting and forecasting process, and analyze variances against plan Provide financial analysis on project performance, pricing, capital requests, and contracts Ensure tax and regulatory compliance, including debt covenant compliance Coordinate internal and external audits and resolve findings Design, implement, and monitor internal controls Manage daily cash, cash flow reporting, working capital, and debt servicing Lead and develop the accounting team and supervise subsidiary accounting Partner with operations leaders to strengthen financial accountabilityQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA and/or MBA a plus 10+ years of finance and accounting experience in engineering, construction, professional services, or another project-based business 5+ years of management experience Strong expertise in project accounting, revenue recognition, WIP, forecasting, and working-capital management Solid knowledge of GAAP, tax, and financial regulations Proficiency with ERP or project accounting systems and financial modeling Track record of leading finance operations in a growing organization Ability to communicate financial results clearly to non-financial executives