Construction Business Controller

About the role

Gilbane is seeking a Business Controller to ensure timely and accurate Business Unit (BU) financial reports and safeguard company assets while overseeing a single business. As a key partner, you will collaborate with Department Heads and Market Leaders to align overhead departments with the business’s financial goals.

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices, shaping communities since 1870. You’ll contribute to projects like schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, and sports arenas while working in a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

Responsibilities

• Confirm basic internal controls are in place and maintained, including segregation of duties, financial reporting, and compliance with policies.
• Ensure accuracy of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting (e.g., start/completion dates, fee sales, labor sales, labor forecast, regional forecast).
• Certify project forecasts are set up per contract and accurately reported from the CE system, with fee analysis occurring.
• Enforce adherence to non-reimbursable cost policies and ensure proper approvals are in place.
• Analyze balance sheet accounts monthly and take corrective action as needed.
• Classify capital expenditures properly and ensure regional compliance with company policy.
• Adhere to profit recognition rules for monthly closing.
• Implement zero-defect quality measures for AR, eliminating delinquent receivables and unbilled costs.
• Establish procedures for invoice review and approval.
• Ensure timely and accurate time reporting for project forecasting and payroll.
• Serve as administrative manager for the regional office, overseeing leasing, leasehold improvements, national accounts (travel, supplies, equipment, auto leasing/rental, records retention, technology, and cellular service).
• Manage capital expenditures in accordance with company policy.
• Identify and report financial risks to the company.
• Assess training needs for project forecasting and collaborate with operations managers to deliver training.
• Interpret and communicate organizational strategy, ensuring team alignment with strategic goals.
• Manage work independently while coaching and developing team members.
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment to motivate and engage the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience, with exposure to revenues of $500 million+ (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with CMiC (preferred).
• Knowledge of DCAA labor rates, burdens, and internal cost allocations.

Benefits

• Competitive health and welfare benefits.
• Generous profit-sharing/401k plan.
• Access to Gilbane University, a top training organization in the construction industry.

Qualified applicants must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.