Northern Construction Service, LLC is an employee owned, heavy civil contractor specializing in bridge construction, site work, marine construction, concrete work, utilities, and much more. We are seeking a Financial Controller to act as a direct resource for the Chief Financial Officer. The company located in Central Massachusetts with a satellite office in Eastern Massachusetts is a professional, hard-working, results driven environment involving constant interaction with various professionals, management, and employees. We strive to provide an employee focused culture that adds value to our customers and ownership in an ethical manner.

Responsibilities

Accounting, Audit and Control

• Lead month-end financial reporting, including annual financial statements, as well as oversee Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Process Improvements
• Collaborate with 4 Accounting professionals on reporting and work to streamline finance and accounting process
• Improve control documentation, self-risk assessments, and the remediation for identified control gaps
• Oversee various federal and state tax filings
• Create technical guidance under US GAAP for internal and external stakeholders

Financial Analysis and Reconciliation

• Work with the CFO on financial analysis and modeling, business data analysis, and all other financial aspects
• Assume analytical leadership and coordinate analytical efforts across multiple teams within the organization
• Support the financial integrity process in validating internal and external reports to identify data discrepancies
• Work with other teams within the organization to ensure successful deployment of new programs, software, systems, and process
• Performs other duties as needed and assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting - Candidates with relevant working experience in lieu of a degree will be considered
• 10 years’ experience working in finance; 5 years' experience in a direct financial accounting role, or 5 years overall work experience in public accounting
• Experience working with Executive Management and Operational Professionals
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to anticipate financial issues, assess business implications, act proactively, and recommend an appropriate action plan
• Certified Public Accountant or other advance professional certification
• Construction industry experience a plus
• SQL or Foundation Software (“ERP”) knowledge a plus

Other areas of consideration

• Appreciates accurate and consistent deliverables
• Adaptability to changing priorities
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills
• Understands the value of teamwork
• Enthusiastic engagement in Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving
• Time-Management and Organizational skills

Our company is a professional, hard-working, results driven environment involving constant interaction with various professionals, management, and employees. We strive to provide an employee focused culture that adds value to our customers and ownership. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and scanners.

The Company believes that each of our employees makes a significant contribution to the success of the organization and our clients. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but an employee’s contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. It is the Company’s expectation that each employee will help whenever necessary to ensure the success of the organization’s endeavors.

Compensation will be based on the selected candidate’s education, experience, and ability to meet various aspects of the role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

This position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, reach, or crouch. This role requires sitting in front of a computer, as well as standing/walking while indoors. You must be able to travel to other locations if/when necessary.

Position will be on-site for first 6 to 9 with consideration for hybrid thereafter.

Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Public accounting: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Palmer, MA 01069