Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

The Axel Group is seeking a Controller for our client's team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a seasoned financial professional to lead the company's financial operations within a dynamic construction environment. The position involves overseeing all accounting functions, financial planning, and operational management, combining strategic leadership with hands‑on day‑to‑day responsibilities in a small construction company setting.

• Lead the company’s financial planning and develop long‑term strategies.
• Prepare annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor project and departmental profitability and analyze key financial metrics.
• Generate and present monthly executive financial reports.
• Manage banking relationships and financing arrangements.
• Develop financial policies and internal controls.
• Oversee all accounting functions, including financial statement preparation, general ledger management, and audits.
• Manage project budgets, job costing, billing, collections, and revenue recognition processes.
• Oversee cash flow, including operating lines of credit, collections, and vendor payments.
• Administer payroll, employee benefits, and compliance with prevailing wage requirements.
• Maintain vendor relationships and ensure contract compliance.
• Lead HR functions such as recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and compliance.
• Manage risk and insurance renewals, claims, and subcontractor insurance compliance.
• Oversee company records, licensing, and regulatory reporting.
• Coordinate accounting software and technology systems.
• Participate in strategic planning, operational efficiencies, and business development initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; CPA/CMA/MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a minimum of 5 years in commercial construction accounting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, percentage‑of‑completion accounting, WIP reporting, and job costing.
• Experience with construction contracts, payroll, and prevailing wage requirements.
• Proficiency with Quick Books, Sage 300 CRE, or similar construction accounting software.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Preferred experience in government contracting (Federal, State, or Municipal) and Davis‑Bacon certified payroll.

Salary range up to $ per year.