Position Summary
The Controller is responsible for managing all financial and accounting operations of a fast growing organization. This position oversees financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, job costing, payroll oversight, compliance, and internal controls. The Controller serves as a strategic business partner to ownership by providing financial analysis and recommendations that support profitability, growth, and operational efficiency.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Direct and manage all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll oversight, fixed assets, and banking relationships.
- Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Monitor company cash flow and liquidity requirements.
- Develop and maintain annual budgets and financial forecasts.
- Analyze financial performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Oversee construction job costing and project profitability analysis.
- Review work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and percentage-of-completion reporting.
- Track project costs, change orders, subcontractor payments, and retainage.
- Review project budgets and collaborate with project managers regarding cost performance.
- Ensure proper revenue recognition for construction contracts.
- Maintain internal accounting controls and company financial policies.
- Coordinate annual reviews, audits, and tax preparation with outside CPA firms.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements.
- Manage sales tax filings and reporting.
- Oversee insurance audits, workers’ compensation reporting, and bonding requirements.
Leadership & Administration
- Supervise accounting personnel.
- Implement process improvements and accounting best practices.
- Support ownership with strategic planning and business decision-making.
- Prepare reports and presentations for management meetings.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Minimum 3 years of management or supervisory experience.
- Strong knowledge of construction accounting principles.
- Experience with job costing, WIP reporting, retainage, and contract accounting.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with accounting software systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA designation preferred.
- Experience with ERP or construction management software.
- Understanding of prevailing wage and certified payroll processes.