Controller

Job Description:

The Controller will oversee all accounting and reporting functions, providing strategic financial leadership and  ensuring accurate, timely, and transparent reporting. This individual will own the financial close process, manage the accounting function, and work alongside leadership to drive profitable growth. The role requires both hands-on technical ability and the strategic mindset to fill many of the responsibilities typically held by a CFO.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee accounting operations, including A/P, A/R, payroll, and general ledger management.
  Prepare, analyze, and distribute timely monthly and quarterly financial statements.
• Maintain and optimize Sage Intacct for project-level and corporate-level financial insight.
  Manage job cost accounting, WIP, and percent-complete reporting.
• Implement and maintain financial controls, policies, and reporting systems.
• Partner closely with project managers and executives to support decision-making and
  profitability.
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Build and mentor a high-performing accounting team, creating scalable systems for growth.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions.
• Understand percentage billing/ AIA billing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA, CMA or CCIFP preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of job costing and WIP accounting.
• Proficiency with Sage Intacct required.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and adapt to evolving business needs.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ambition to grow into an executive role.

Expectations & Core Goals:

• Align with our results-driven, solution-oriented culture — supporting project execution and profitability through proactive problem-solving.
• Bring proven Sage Intacct, GC Pay, Titanium TimberScan, ERP (Enterprise Resource Management), experience within a general or subcontractor environment.
• Collaborate with and train team members, fostering a culture of accountability and shared
  success.
• Take full ownership of accounting and financial reporting duties — ensuring monthly reports
  and submissions are accurate and on time.
• Possess a strong desire to grow into an executive leadership role as the company continues to
  scale.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
• Health benefits – supplemented by company percentage
• Dental, vision & life insurance benefits available
• Paid time off and holidays
• Long-term leadership opportunity with company growth potential