Controller

Position Overview

The Controller is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and timely completion of monthly and year-end close processes.

This role manages the accounting team and partners with leadership to support financial planning, cash flow management, budgeting, compliance, and process improvement initiatives. The Controller serves as a key financial leader, providing actionable insights to support business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Accounting

• Manage cash flow, including tracking, forecasting, and reporting on company cash positions
• Oversee preparation and support of tax filings and payroll tax compliance
• Develop and monitor key financial metrics and performance indicators
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, financial data integrity, and accounting procedures
• Support internal and external audit processes, including preparation of schedules and documentation
• Analyze budget vs. actual performance and provide variance explanations and recommendations
• Oversee monthly and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals
• Provide oversight of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll functions
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial reporting and regulatory requirements

Leadership & Team Management

• Assign, review, and ensure timely completion of accounting work
• Train, coach, and develop accounting team members
• Provide performance feedback and support employee growth
• Maintain and enforce accounting policies and standard operating procedures

Systems & Process Improvement

• Support and optimize accounting systems, workflows, and controls
• Identify opportunities for automation and process efficiency improvements
• Ensure accuracy, security, and integrity of financial systems and data
• Promote consistent documentation and file management practices

Reporting & Communication

• Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting to leadership
• Develop weekly, monthly, and annual financial reports
• Present financial insights, risks, and recommendations clearly and professionally

Professional Development & Culture

• Participate in leadership and strategic planning initiatives
• Support a collaborative, service-oriented internal culture
• Pursue ongoing professional and technical development
• Assist with special projects and cross-functional initiatives as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5 years of accounting experience, including supervisory responsibility
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, reconciliations, and accounting operations
• Experience with budgeting, audit support, and financial statement preparation
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reporting automation)
• Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Office tools
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and drive process improvements
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Controller or Accounting Manager
• Experience in engineering, construction, or professional services environments
• Familiarity with job costing, project-based accounting, or similar operational structures

Additional Responsibilities

• Support organizational and departmental needs as required
• Assist with cross-functional initiatives where financial leadership is needed