Controller, Accounting, Financial Controller

Controller

Location: Norwell, MA
Salary: Up to $150,000

Creative Financial Staffing (CFS) is partnering with a well-established organization in the construction industry to identify an experienced Controller. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an accounting professional with strong construction industry experience who can oversee the full accounting function while partnering closely with senior leadership.

• Salary up to $150K
• Join an established and growing construction organization
• High-visibility role working closely with senior leadership
• Opportunity to take ownership of the accounting and financial reporting function
• Stable organization with a collaborative, team-oriented culture

• Lead the day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Oversee construction accounting, including WIP reporting, job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, and project profitability
• Manage cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and payroll functions
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
• Coordinate annual audit, tax filings, and relationships with outside accounting partners
• Partner with project management and operations to monitor job performance, costs, and margins
• Provide financial reporting and analysis to leadership to support strategic decision-making

• Construction industry experience is required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Strong understanding of construction accounting, WIP, job costing, and project-based financial reporting
• Previous experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar accounting leadership position
• Strong general accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting experience
• Ability to work effectively with both accounting and operational teams
• Hands-on leadership style with strong communication and problem-solving skills

This Controller opportunity is ideal for a construction accounting professional looking to step into a highly visible position with significant ownership and the ability to make an impact. If you have strong construction accounting experience and are ready for your next Controller opportunity, we’d love to connect.

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