Controller

Job Overview

We're seeking a highly skilled and strategic Controller who will play a critical role in driving the financial health, integrity, and growth. The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong experience in construction-industry accounting or a closely related heavy-industrial or civil-construction business, specifically with multi-entity enterprises.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams — comfortable working across departments (operations, project management, executive leadership) to implement best-practice financial processes and controls while mentoring accounting staff.
• Deep understanding of accounting principles (GAAP or comparable), internal controls, compliance, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and cash flow management.
• Expertise in project accounting: job costing, cost tracking, revenue recognition, change-order tracking, and project profitability analysis.
• Excellent financial reporting skills — able to produce timely, accurate financial statements and management reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with high ethical standards, integrity, and a commitment to quality and safety — aligned with JMH's core values.

If you bring both technical accounting acumen and a hands-on understanding of construction project finance — and you're motivated to contribute to a company built on safety, quality, and efficiency — we'd love to meet you.Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead daily operations of the accounting department, including AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, and job cost accounting.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and internal company standards.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, including ongoing job cost tracking and variance analysis.
• Attend internal Project Kick Off Meetings and oversee project set up.
• Oversee subcontractor compliance (certificates of insurance, lien waivers, W-9s).
• Manage billing processes: progress billing (AIA forms), change orders, pay applications, and retention tracking.
• Oversee the collections process to ensure timely client payments, apply payments, and make deposits.
• Partner closely with project managers and operations to analyze project performance, monitor costs, revenue recognition, and identify financial risks/opportunities.
• Oversee cash flow management, including forecasting, payables timing, collections, and working capital management.
• Support external audits, tax preparation, bonding requirements, and lender reporting.
• Maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance.
• Prepare and analyze WIP and job cost reports, collaborating with project managers to recommend budget adjustments.
• Prepare timely monthly, semi-annual, and annual financial closings and lead associated closing routines.
• Drive process improvements, technology adoption, and system optimization to increase efficiency and financial clarity.
• Lead and mentor accounting team members, ensuring professional development, accountability, and alignment with company values.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)
• 8 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 4 years in a construction-related role
• Strong understanding of construction accounting practices, including percentage-of-completion, job costing, WIP schedules, revenue recognition, and financial reporting
• Proficient in construction accounting software (QuickBooks Desktop and Sage Intacct)
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)
• Experience with ERP migrations and new system implementations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with AIA billing procedures and lien laws.
• Experience with union payroll, certified payroll, and government/commercial contract billing.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal tax laws affecting the construction industry

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100, $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $120,000