Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Description We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations for a construction company. This permanent position offers the opportunity to oversee core financial activities, support business growth, and help shape the future direction of the finance function. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership capability along with deep expertise in construction accounting, job costing, and accurate month-end reporting.

Responsibilities:

- Direct the monthly close process and ensure financial statements are prepared accurately and on schedule.

- Oversee day-to-day corporate accounting operations, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end reporting activities.

- Lead and develop the accounting team, providing guidance, accountability, and support for ongoing performance improvement.

- Manage job cost accounting and project-based financial tracking to maintain visibility into contract performance and profitability.

- Monitor work in progress and apply percentage-of-completion accounting methods in alignment with construction industry practices.

- Review account activity and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts to support reliable financial reporting.

- Partner with company leadership to provide financial insight that supports planning, operational decisions, and long-term growth.

- Strengthen accounting processes and internal controls to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency across the finance function. Requirements - 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibility.

- Strong background in month-end close, financial statement preparation, and corporate accounting management.

- Experience with in the construction industry, with hands-on knowledge of job costing and project accounting.

- Working knowledge of work-in-progress reporting and percentage-of-completion accounting.

- Proven ability to manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff.

- Skilled in preparing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, and producing month-end financial reports.

- Ability to communicate financial information clearly to leadership and support strategic decision-making.

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