Controller

Dynamic, family oriented and growing contracting company is seeking a Controller to join the company and contribute their financial expertise. The ideal candidate will have Eight – Twelve (8-12) years of progressive accounting and financial leadership in the construction/contracting industry, working with annual revenues of 50 million dollars, and a bachelor’s degree.

The Controller will be responsible and accountable for leading the entire accounting and finance functions within a construction focused environment. This will include A/P, A/R, billing, contract administration, monthly closing, reporting & analysis, budgets & forecasts, banking relations, and risk management.

The position includes creating and managing effective tools for day to day accounting and finance operations (experience with a construction ERP system specifically with Spectrum /Viewpoint) as well as creating budgets and providing reports and performance metrics to assist management.

Responsibilities:

· Direct all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, job costing, and revenue recognition.

· Provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations to executive leadership to support organizational planning and decision‑making.

· Lead the development of annual budgets, forecasts, and long‑range financial plans.

· Establish and maintain strong internal controls to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and operational scalability.

· Oversee job‑cost accounting, WIP schedules, cost‑to‑complete analysis, and project profitability reporting.

· Ensure accurate tracking of labor, materials, subcontractor costs, equipment utilization, and overhead allocation.

· Support project managers and operations leadership with timely financial insights to improve project performance and cost control.

· Maintain compliance with state and local construction regulations, licensing requirements, and industry‑specific financial standards.

· Produce timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

· Manage external audits, tax filings, bonding requirements, and banking relationships.

· Maintain comprehensive documentation, policies, and standard operating procedures for all accounting processes.

· Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, including payroll compliance, sales/use tax, and construction‑related reporting obligations.

· Evaluate and enhance accounting systems, ERP platforms, and reporting tools to support operational efficiency.

· Implement process improvements across AP, AR, close cycles, cash management, and job‑cost workflows.

· Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to support ongoing project and equipment needs.

· Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and financial reporting tools that improve visibility and accountability across the organization.

· Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing accounting team with a focus on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

· Establish clear performance expectations and provide coaching to support professional growth.

· Collaborate with operations, project management, HR, procurement, and executive leadership to ensure alignment between financial processes and field operations.

· Implement and maintain cost control systems for projects and overhead.

· Analyze job costs, profitability, and financial risks.

· Review and approve project budgets, change orders, and cost allocations.

· Collaborate with operations, project management, HR, procurement, and executive leadership to ensure alignment between financial processes and field operations.

· Implement and maintain cost control systems for projects and overhead.

· Analyze job costs, profitability, and financial risks.

· Review and approve project budgets, change orders, and cost allocations.

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

· CPA or CMA strongly preferred.

· Eight – Twelve (8-12) years of progressive accounting experience and leadership experience ideally within construction, utilities, heavy civil, or project‑based industries.

· Direct experience with ERP construction accounting software Spectrum Viewpoint.

· Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, and percentage-of-completion accounting.

· Deep understanding of WIP reporting and job costing.

· Experience managing payroll and AR in a project-based business.

· Solid GAAP and financial reporting technical skills.

· Exceptional work ethic, strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

· Advanced decision making, analytical and problem-solving abilities.

We are an equal employment company, with a drug-free workplace. In addition to the competitive wages and incentives, we provide the opportunity to become an integral part of the continued growth of our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you consider yourself qualified for this position, we encourage you to apply.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $110,000