Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Construction Management Engineering Services (CMES), Inc. is a respected civil infrastructure contractor delivering high-impact projects throughout the state of Georgia with a strong commitment to safety, quality, integrity, and operational excellence. Our work supports the transportation and infrastructure systems that communities depend on every day, and our teams take pride in doing the job right.

At CMES, we combine the strength and stability of an established contractor with the agility of a performance-driven organization. We believe great projects are built by great people, and we invest accordingly.

Our culture is rooted in collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and respect for the craft. Field and office teams work closely together and are empowered to solve problems, make informed decisions, and improve how we operate. Safety, quality, and accountability are non-negotiable, and we hold ourselves to high professional standards on every project.

CMES is a place for individuals who want more than a job. It is a place to build a career where your work makes a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

CMES is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the Company's accounting and financial operations while ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting.

The Controller will provide leadership across accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cash management, internal controls, job cost accounting, payroll accounting, tax coordination, audit support, financial compliance, and team development.

Serving as the operational leader of the Finance & Accounting function, the Controller will balance strategic financial leadership with hands‑on execution in a dynamic civil construction environment. This individual will partner closely with Operations, Risk Management, Fleet, Human Resources, IT, and other key business functions to transform financial information into meaningful business intelligence that supports informed operational and strategic decision‑making.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting and construction‑industry expertise with business acumen, exceptional analytical ability, and a highly organized, process‑oriented leadership style. This individual should also have a demonstrated ability to develop high‑performing teams and continuously improve financial processes, systems, and controls.

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll Accounting, Fixed Assets, and Job Cost Accounting.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting leadership reporting packages.
• Maintain the integrity of the Company's general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, applicable construction accounting standards, and Company accounting policies.
• Oversee monthly account reconciliations and maintain balance sheet integrity.
• Manage revenue recognition and Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting for construction contracts.
• Ensure accurate job cost reporting and project profitability analysis.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing monthly forecasting.
• Analyze financial performance and identify trends, risks, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain meaningful financial KPIs, dashboards, and management reporting.
• Partner with Operations to evaluate and improve project financial performance.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support business planning and strategic decision‑making.

• Monitor daily cash position, liquidity, and funding requirements.
• Manage and maintain a rolling 13-week…