Controller – Construction Accounting Leadership Role

Job Description

The Controller will report directly to the CFO and lead a small accounting team. This role is ideal for a proactive financial leader who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will bring a strong accounting foundation, excellent leadership skills, and proven experience in construction job costing and intercompany transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, including AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
• Oversee all aspects of construction job costing and WIP reporting.
• Manage intercompany transactions and ensure proper consolidations and eliminations.
• Maintain and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
• Provide financial analysis and strategic support to the CFO and senior leadership.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Mentor and develop a small, dedicated accounting team.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant GAAP standards and company policies.
• Oversee use of Sage 100 and support continued optimization of system capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum 10+ years of cost accounting experience
• Strong background in construction accounting, including job costing.
• Proficiency with Sage 100 is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with intercompany transactions and financial consolidations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Hands-on and proactive approach with a strong work ethic.

In-office role (no remote or hybrid) with a compensation of $125-140K plus bonus.