Controller

Controller Needed for Established Family-Owned General Contractor (60+ Years of Success)

Opportunity to modernize accounting operations, strengthen financial controls, and partner with ownership to support the next generation of growth.

About Us

We are a well-established, family-owned general contracting company with more than 60 years of success built on quality workmanship, strong client relationships, and financial stability. We are seeking a hands-on Controller to lead our accounting and financial operations while helping modernize systems, strengthen internal controls, and build scalable processes to support the company's continued growth and long-term success.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction accounting professional who wants to make a meaningful impact and become a trusted financial partner to ownership.

Position Summary

The Controller will be responsible for all accounting and financial functions, including financial reporting, job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, cash flow management, budgeting, internal controls, and strategic financial planning.

This is not a purely supervisory role. The successful candidate must be willing to roll up their sleeves and actively participate in the day-to-day accounting operations while leading process improvements and implementing best-in-class accounting practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and month-end close
• Manage construction accounting, job costing, and project financial reporting
• Prepare and analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules
• Monitor project profitability and identify opportunities to improve margins
• Track retention receivables and payables
• Review contract billing, change orders, and revenue recognition
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections
• Manage banking relationships and support bonding requirements
• Coordinate annual audits and tax return preparation
• Develop and document accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Lead accounting process modernization and system improvements
• Optimize the company's use of Sage and Procore
• Collaborate with ownership, project managers, and operations leadership to improve financial visibility and decision-making

Qualifications Required

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 3+ years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager role
• Construction industry accounting experience
• Strong experience with:

o Job Costing

o Work-in-Progress (WIP) Reporting

o Construction Contract Accounting

o Revenue Recognition

o Cash Flow Forecasting

o Financial Reporting

• Hands-on experience with Sage accounting software
• Experience utilizing Procore
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred

• Experience supporting bonding and lender reporting requirements
• Experience implementing accounting procedures and internal controls
• Experience leading accounting system enhancements and modernization initiatives

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a hands-on leader who can effectively balance strategic financial management with day-to-day accounting responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of construction accounting, a process-improvement mindset, and a desire to help build a strong financial foundation for the future.

This role offers the opportunity to help shape the next chapter of a highly respected company while preserving the values and culture that have contributed to its success for more than six decades.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Long-term career growth with an established and respected organization

To Apply

Please submit your resume along with a brief summary of your experience with:

• Construction accounting
• Job costing
• WIP reporting
• Sage
• Procore
• Accounting process improvements and modernization initiatives

Construction industry experience required. Candidates without construction accounting experience will not be considered.

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 3+ years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager role
• Construction industry accounting experience
• Strong experience with:
• Job Costing
• Work-in-Progress (WIP) Reporting
• Construction Contract Accounting
• Revenue Recognition
• Cash Flow Forecasting
• Financial Reporting
• Hands-on experience with Sage accounting software
• Experience utilizing Procore
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person