<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to provide financial leadership for a growing organization. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to guide reporting accuracy, strengthen compliance practices, and deliver financial insight that supports operational and strategic decisions. The role blends hands-on accounting oversight with high-level analysis in a project-driven environment, making it well suited for a candidate with deep construction industry knowledge.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct core accounting activities across the organization, including ledger management, payables, receivables, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.</p><p>• Oversee project-based accounting activities by monitoring job cost performance, billing accuracy, revenue recognition, and financial results across active work.</p><p>• Administer the Deltek system to maintain reliable financial records, support reporting needs, and preserve data accuracy throughout the accounting function.</p><p>• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, along with analysis that helps leadership understand trends, risks, and opportunities.</p><p>• Develop budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics in partnership with leadership to support planning and decision-making.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to tax obligations and regulatory requirements at the federal, state, and local levels, including industry-specific compliance matters.</p><p>• Establish and monitor internal controls designed to protect assets, improve reporting reliability, and promote sound financial governance.</p><p>• Work closely with operational leaders to validate labor, materials, overhead allocations, and other job cost components that affect profitability.</p><p>• Coordinate with external auditors, tax professionals, and financial institutions to support audits, filings, and banking relationships.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, improve efficiency, and reduce unnecessary costs within the finance function.</p>

<p>• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; CPA or CMA designation is preferred.</p><p>• At least 7 to 10 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including 3 to 5 years in a Controller or comparable leadership role.</p><p>• Background in the construction industry with demonstrated expertise in job costing and project-based accounting is essential.</p><p>• Solid understanding of month-end close, bank reconciliations, general ledger activity, financial statement analysis, and financial reporting.</p><p>• Knowledge of union payroll, prevailing wage requirements, certified payroll, multi-state payroll tax, sales tax, tax exemptions, lien rights, and project funding considerations.</p><p>• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with pivot tables, lookups, and detailed financial data sets.</p><p>• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and strong attention to detail.</p>

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