Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

Morgan Contractors is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Controller to oversee our financial operations. As a regional leader in facility services, pavement maintenance, and specialty contracting, we need a financial partner who understands the fast-paced landscape of construction accounting and commercial contracting.

The Controller will manage all day-to-day accounting functions, ensure precise job costing, maintain robust internal controls, and provide senior leadership with the financial insights necessary to drive strategic growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee all daily accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and General Ledger maintenance.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and short-term forecasting to maximize working capital.
• Coordinate the preparation of corporate tax filings and annual financial reviews with external CPA firms.

Construction Accounting & Job Costing

• Manage Work in Progress (WIP) reporting and revenue recognition methods unique to the contracting industry.
• Collaborate with Estimators and Project Managers to review project budgets, track job costs, and analyze budget-to-actual variances.
• Oversee the processing of progress billings, schedules of values, and the collection/tracking of lien waivers .
• Monitor company asset depreciation, internal equipment tracking, and maintenance cost allocations.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations, including multi-state payroll and sales/use tax for regional projects.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity.
• Manage corporate business insurance policies, including Workers' Compensation, General Liability, and commercial auto, while coordinating annual audits.
• Support compliance workflows related to OSHA reporting, certified payroll, or municipal contract requirements where applicable.

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

• Supervise, mentor, and support back-office administrative and accounting staff.
• Continuously evaluate, streamline, and automate financial workflows to improve operational efficiency.
• Maintain and optimize accounting software systems and project management data flows.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. A CPA or CMA designation is a plus.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2–3 years serving as a Controller, Accounting Manager, or Senior Lead Accountant within the construction, contracting, or facility services industries.
• Core Competencies: Deep understanding of percentage-of-completion accounting, job costing, and contract retainage. Exceptional analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• A collaborative, supportive, and casual back-office work environment.

Morgan Contractors is a leading provider of construction and maintenance services, specializing
in delivering high-quality solutions for infrastructure projects. We pride ourselves on our
commitment to excellence, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Company Description

Morgan Contractors is a leading provider of construction and maintenance services, specializing \r\nin delivering high-quality solutions for infrastructure projects. We pride ourselves on our \r\ncommitment to excellence, safety, and customer satisfaction.