Controller
Job details
- Pay
- $130,000 – $150,000 a year
- Work mode
- On-site
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
- Last confirmed open
- Nov 6, 2026
- Job function
- Accounting › Accounting › Controller
About this role
Position Summary
Reporting directly to the President, the Controller will lead the accounting and financial reporting functions for Maggiore Construction Corporation and related real estate ownership and development entities.
The role combines hands-on construction accounting with oversight of financial reporting, cash management, tax coordination, lender requirements, and financial analysis for a portfolio that currently includes eighteen commercial properties and multiple development projects. The Controller will supervise an Accounts Payable Coordinator and receive administrative support from the Front Desk Receptionist.
Accounting and Financial Reporting
· Oversee general ledger integrity, financial statements, month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, and internal controls across applicable entities.
· Review entity trial balances, record annual accounting and tax adjustments, and prepare schedules and workpapers for outside accountants and tax advisors.
· Maintain accurate NOI schedules, ownership reporting, lender reports, annual reports, and required 1099 information.
Construction Accounting and Job Costing
· Oversee job-cost reporting, project billing, accounts receivable, collections, retainage, and work-in-progress schedules.
· Coordinate with project managers and Operations on cost coding, change orders, percentage-of-completion information, project profitability, and cost certifications.
· Provide financial information needed for bonding and surety reporting.
Real Estate and Development Finance
· Maintain financial reporting for commercial real estate properties and related ownership entities.
· Prepare cash-flow forecasts, property-level NOI analyses, and debt-service coverage projections.
· Support development feasibility analysis, capital planning, construction financing, and investment decisions.
Cash Management, Banking, and Treasury
· Manage and forecast cash requirements across the construction company and related entities, including near-term operations and longer-term development needs.
· Oversee banking and investment accounts, banking relationships, treasury activities, and cash controls, including positive pay.
· Provide recommendations concerning ownership distributions in the context of operating needs, capital improvements, and development investments.
Tax, Compliance, and External Relationships
· Coordinate annual tax return information and quarterly tax payments with outside advisors, including Massachusetts Chapter 63D pass-through entity tax requirements where applicable.
· Support workers’ compensation and general liability audits, annual compliance requirements, and financial information requests from lenders, sureties, and professional advisors.
· Work effectively with external accounting, legal, insurance, tax, banking, and investment professionals.
Payroll, Accounting Operations, and Systems
· Oversee AP, AR, reimbursements, credit cards, payment allocations, and payroll processes.
· Coordinate and input biweekly payroll through Paychex Flex, using construction timecards reviewed and approved by Operations and confirming applicable individual timecards.
· Support the transition to Trimble Viewpoint Spectrum, including accounting workflows, data integrity, controls, financial reporting, and coordination with the implementation team.
· Identify and implement improvements to financial systems, accounting processes, reporting, and internal controls.
Required Qualifications
· Substantial progressive accounting experience, including meaningful responsibility for construction accounting and financial reporting.
· Demonstrated knowledge of construction job costing, WIP reporting, percentage-of-completion accounting, progress billing, and retainage.
· Experience with multi-entity accounting, cash management, internal controls, and month-end/year-end closing.
· Ability and willingness to work hands-on in a closely held business with a small accounting team.
· Advanced Excel proficiency, sound judgment, discretion, and strong communication and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
· Accounting experience in real estate development, property ownership, or commercial real estate operations.
· Experience with Trimble Viewpoint Spectrum, Sage/Master Builder and Skyline, development feasibility, debt/equity financing, and lender/surety reporting.
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline; supervisory experience.
· Approximately ten or more years of progressive relevant experience, with demonstrated capability taking precedence over a strict tenure threshold.
Benefits and Employment
Salary: $130,000–$150,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits include paid vacation and sick time, health and dental insurance, 401(k) with company match, short- and long-term disability benefits, and applicable Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave benefits.
Maggiore Construction Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is subject to applicable pre-employment screening, including a background check.
Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person