Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

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Join a Company Where You Make a Difference Every Day.

We are seeking aControllerto serve as a key financial leader responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operations of our growing company. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional with construction industry experience to make a meaningful impact on a values-driven, employee-owned organization.

Join a Company Where You Make a Difference Every Day.

We are seeking aControllerto serve as a key financial leader responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operations of our growing company. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional with construction industry experience to make a meaningful impact on a values-driven, employee-owned organization.

Reporting directly to theVP of Accounting, the Controller plays a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information, maintaining effective internal controls, and supporting compliance with regulatory standards. You will work cross-functionally with operations, HR, cost control, and project management teams to drive strategic decision-making and ensure financial health across the business.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and review financial statements (income statements, balance sheets, cash flow).
• Ensure accurate and timely tax filings and compliance.
• Implement and maintain internal controls and risk management procedures.

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Collaborate with the VP Accounting to build budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Conduct performance and variance analysis; deliver actionable insights to senior management.

Accounting, Compliance & Governance

• Oversee AR/AP, payroll, banking, and general ledger operations.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax laws, lien waivers, bonding, and industry-specific standards.
• Manage internal and external audits.

Asset Management

• Lead cash flow and banking relationship strategies.
• Collaborate on inventory control and equipment depreciation.
• Provide reports on equipment lifecycle, capital investments, and usage.

Team & Operational Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and manage the accounting team.
• Promote collaboration between finance and operations.
• Drive continuous improvement and performance excellence.

Technology & Systems

• Partner with IT to implement and optimize financial systems.
• Leverage technology to improve data accuracy and reporting capabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA or CCIFPcertification strongly preferred.
• Minimum5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within construction or heavy civil industries.
• Experience withjob cost accounting, WIP reporting, and payroll compliance.
• Familiarity withemployee-owned (ESOP) companiesis a plus.

• 100%employee-ownedcompany:
  Your success is our success.
• Strongcompany culturerooted in collaboration, transparency, and integrity.
• Competitive compensation andcomprehensive benefits(health, dental, and more).
• Opportunity to lead and grow in a respected industry organization.

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• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries Construction

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