Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Location: Ada

Description

We are looking for a Controller to support financial planning, cost oversight, and performance analysis for a construction-focused operation. This Long-term Contract position will play a key role in monitoring budgets, interpreting financial results, and helping leadership make informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, hands-on forecasting experience, and the ability to work comfortably with project-based financial data and Quick Books Online.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare and evaluate financial reports to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that affect business performance.

- Analyze budget-to-actual results and explain key variances to support timely decision-making.

- Develop forecasts and financial projections that help leadership plan resources and manage operational goals.

- Review project and job cost data to improve cost control and strengthen profitability across construction activities.

- Maintain accurate financial records and reporting processes within Quick Books Online.

- Partner with engineering and operations leadership to provide financial insight on ongoing work and business priorities.

- Support month-end and periodic reporting activities by ensuring data is complete, organized, and reliable.

- Contribute recommendations that improve financial visibility, reporting accuracy, and overall business performance.

Requirements - Demonstrated experience in financial analysis and business performance reporting.

- Strong background in variance analysis, budgeting, and financial forecasting.

- Knowledge of job costing principles, preferably within construction or project-based environments.

- Hands-on experience using Quick Books Online for financial management and reporting.

- Ability to interpret financial data clearly and communicate findings to operational leaders.

- Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in managing numbers and reports.

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

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