Controller - Heavy Civil Construction Company

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Develop internal financial reports, job profitability analyses, and performance dashboards for management.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends and variances, and provide recommendations to improve profitability and operational performance.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and consistent financial reporting.
• Prepare and maintain Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules.
• Oversee job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Partner with project managers and operations leaders to monitor project financial performance and forecasting.
• Participate in project management and operational review meetings.
• Oversee all functions of the accounting department, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general accounting.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff while ensuring accurate and timely processing of transactions.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships.
• Cook with external accountants for annual tax filings and financial statement preparation.
• Oversee payroll tax filings, union reporting, and benefit-related filings.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and industry regulations.
• Cook with contractor prequalification packages, bonding requirements, and financial submissions.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, policies, and accounting procedures.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Strengthen accounting workflows, reporting capabilities, and internal controls.
• Serve as a trusted resource to senior leadership on financial and operational matters.
• Support strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation preferred.
• 5+ years of Controller experience and 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong background in construction accounting required.
• Demonstrated expertise in: Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting, Job costing, Revenue recognition and percentage-of-completion accounting, Financial reporting and analysis, Budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience with payroll tax compliance, union reporting, and contractor prequalification processes.
• Strong working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, and financial controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with Viewpoint or similar construction accounting software preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to operate independently while effectively collaborating with operations and executive leadership.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $125,000 – $170,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• Performance-based bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) with profit sharing.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off and paid sick leave.
• Professional yet collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing and successful construction organization.