Controller

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and review of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage all accounting functions, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and month-end/year-end close processes.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and all applicable regulatory and reporting requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain strong accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Lead all construction-related accounting activities, including job costing, Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting, contract accounting, and project profitability analysis.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, and financial performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner closely with Project Managers to review financial results, analyze variances, and proactively address potential cost overruns.
• Ensure compliance with construction industry financial requirements, tax regulations, and reporting obligations.
• Direct the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Prepare detailed financial analyses and management reports to support strategic business decisions.
• Manage and forecast company cash flow, banking relationships, and credit facilities.
• Provide financial guidance and recommendations to Executive Leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting management and supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated construction accounting experience, including job costing, WIP reporting, project cost analysis, and contract accounting.
• Experience leading and developing accounting teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate across departments.
• Strong leadership presence with a hands-on, team-oriented management style.
• Construction, specialty contractor, or project-based industry experience.
• Preferred Experience working with government contracting requirements, including FAR and DFARS compliance.
• CPA designation is a plus.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be a technically strong, detail-oriented individual with substantial construction accounting expertise and a collaborative leadership style. They will be comfortable partnering with operations teams, Project Managers, and senior leadership while leading a high-performing accounting department. The ability to communicate clearly, foster teamwork, and drive financial accountability throughout the organization is essential.