Controller

Safety Marking LLC is a leading pavement marking and highway safety contractor recognized for quality, innovation, and reliability across the Northeast. With a large fleet of specialized equipment, a strong reputation for excellence, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement, we support state DOTs, municipalities, and commercial clients in delivering high-impact roadway safety services.

We’re growing fast — and we’re looking for a talented Controller who is excited to help elevate our financial operations and support the next stage of the company’s success.

The Controller will serve as a key financial leader within Safety Marking LLC, overseeing all accounting functions, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting. This role requires a hands-on, detail-oriented professional with strong accounting experience and the ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

We are seeking someone enjoys partnering with field and operations teams, understands financial planning and analysis, and has lead their own team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process with accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review financial statements, job-cost reports, WIP schedules, and variance analyses.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.

Job Costing & Construction Accounting

• Oversee job costing, project tracking, overhead allocations, and margin analysis.
• Work closely with project managers to ensure accurate, real-time job performance reporting.
• Monitor WIP schedules and support bonding and lending requirements.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Build and manage annual budgets and rolling forecasts with the CFO.
• Develop financial models as needed by the CFO and Board of Directors.
• Identify financial trends and present insights to leadership for decision-making.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Maintain and strengthen when necessary internal controls across AP, AR, payroll, field reporting, and equipment costing.
• Improve workflows when necessary by enhancing ERP usage or other third party software’s.

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise and mentor accounting team members (AP, AR, payroll).
• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with operations, equipment, and HR teams across multiple locations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Proven experience managing a finance or accounting team.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.

Preferred

• Background in construction accounting, job costing, and WIP reporting.
• CPA or CMA certification.
• Experience in heavy civil, specialty construction, or DOT-related contractors.
• Familiarity with fleet-based operations and equipment costing.

Key Strengths We’re Looking For

• Exceptional attention to detail paired with strong strategic thinking.
• High sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing company.
• Clear communicator who can work effectively with both office and field teams.
• Process-improvement mindset with a passion for operational excellence.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Company paid for benefits package (health, dental, vision)
• 401k plan with match
• Opportunity to influence and shape the financial infrastructure of a growing company.

Check us out at www.SafetyMarking.Net

E.O.E. WOMEN, Minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply