Controller - Construction

$120000 - $145000 per year | Wilmington, MA | On-site | Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Controller to oversee the company’s accounting and financial operations within the construction industry. This individual will be responsible for financial reporting, job costing, budgeting, cash flow management, and internal controls while ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with applicable accounting standards. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of construction accounting, including work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, percentage-of-completion accounting, project profitability, and subcontractor management.

Opportunity to play a key leadership role in the company's financial and operational performance.

Direct partnership with executive leadership and project teams.

Ability to improve accounting processes, financial visibility, and project profitability.

Opportunity to contribute to the company's continued growth and long‑term success.

• Financial Management & Reporting:
  Oversee the month‑end and year‑end close processes, prepare financial statements, and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Job Costing & Project Accounting:
  Monitor project budgets, job costs, labor expenses, materials, subcontractor costs, and overall project profitability. Analyze cost variances and identify opportunities to improve margins.
• WIP & Revenue Recognition:
  Manage work‑in‑progress (WIP) schedules, percentage‑of‑completion calculations, over billings and under billings, and revenue recognition for construction projects.
• Cash Flow & Working Capital:
  Oversee cash flow forecasting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, collections, and retainage to maintain healthy working capital.
• Budgeting & Forecasting:
  Partner with project managers and executive leadership to develop annual budgets, project forecasts, and financial plans.
• Internal Controls & Compliance:
  Establish and maintain effective accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls while ensuring compliance with tax regulations, financial reporting requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Team Leadership:
  Manage and develop the accounting team, oversee daily accounting operations, and promote accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Project & Operational Support:
  Collaborate with project managers, operations, and executive leadership to review project performance, evaluate cost overruns, monitor change orders, and support strategic decision‑making.
• Audit & Tax Coordination:
  Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and other financial partners to support audits, tax filings, and financial compliance.
• Systems & Process Improvement:
  Evaluate and improve accounting processes, reporting tools, and financial systems to increase efficiency, accuracy, and visibility into business performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager capacity.
• Prior experience in the construction industry or a project‑based business environment.
• Strong understanding of construction accounting, including job costing, WIP schedules, percentage‑of‑completion accounting, retainage, and project profitability.
• Experience overseeing month‑end close, financial statement preparation, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and applicable tax and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing and developing an accounting team.
• Proficiency with construction accounting software and ERP…