Controller- Construction/Manufacturing

Overview
Job Description – ControllerPosition Summary

The Controller is a senior financial leader responsible for building, managing, and scaling the accounting, reporting, and financial control infrastructure of a growing, project-based organization operating across manufacturing, construction, and design functions.

This role owns day-to-day accounting operations while partnering closely with executive leadership to improve visibility into job costs, manufacturing performance, cash flow, grant compliance, and multi-entity financial reporting. As the organization scales production and expands operations, the Controller plays a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, transparency, and operational discipline.

This position does not own corporate fundraising, capital strategy, investor relations, pricing strategy, or day-to-day operational management. The focus is on financial rigor, systems, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Accounting

• Own the full accounting cycle across multiple entities, including general ledger, AP/AR oversight, payroll coordination, and month-end close
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulations
• Manage relationships with external accountants, auditors, and tax advisors

Job Costing & Manufacturing / Project Finance

• Oversee job cost accounting for manufacturing and construction projects
• Track COGS, labor allocation, materials, and overhead
• Develop and maintain cost tracking systems to support forecasting, pricing, and margin analysis
• Support estimating, budgeting, and financial modeling for new projects and production ramps

Cash Flow, Forecasting & Reporting

• Manage short- and mid-term cash flow forecasting based on budgets, project schedules, and known funding sources
• Prepare forecasts, variance analyses, and executive-level reporting
• Build dashboards and reports that improve visibility into project performance and operational health

Grants, Compliance & Funding

• Support financial reporting, invoicing, and compliance related to grants and other funding sources
• Track restricted funds and ensure alignment with reporting requirements, audits, and timelines

Systems, Process Improvement & Scale

• Strengthen and streamline accounting processes as the organization grows
• Evaluate and improve financial systems, tools, and workflows (accounting software, job cost systems, reporting tools)
• Ensure financial systems and reporting structures can scale with future growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (CPA preferred but not required)
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting or finance experience
• Strong experience with job costing, project-based accounting, and multi-entity financials
• Background in manufacturing, construction, real estate development, or similar industries strongly preferred
• Experience with grant reporting or public funding compliance is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort building financial models and reports
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $100,000-$120K/year based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 21 days of paid time off
• $500 annual professional development stipend

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000