Controller

Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Close Management
Own the monthly close process, financial statements, and reporting calendar
Ensure accurate preparation, and presentation of:
Income statement
Balance sheet
Statement of Works in Process (WIP schedule)
Analytical Statements of G&A Expense
Establish and enforce accounting policies and internal controls
Ensure consistency with GAAP
Provide leadership and direction to the accounting, AR, and AP staff
Manage relationships with CPA firm, lenders, and surety partners
Prepare audit, review, and tax-support schedules Contract Accounting & Revenue Recognition
Oversee percent complete calculations (percentage of completion)
Ensure proper recognition of earned revenue (WIP revenue)
Review and approve contract asset and contract liability balances (underbillings / overbillings)
Oversee cost-to-complete estimates (forecast at completion)
Ensure accurate reconciliation between:
Job costs
Earned revenue
Billings
Contract assets/liabilities
Analyze and explain gross margin changes (margin fade / gain)
Review and challenge project manager forecasts for reasonableness and consistency Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (required)
Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or MBA (preferred, not required)
Professional Certifications (one or more preferred)
CPA – Certified Public Accountant (strongly preferred)
CMA – Certified Management Accountant Experience
7–12+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
3–5+ years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accounting leadership role
Direct experience in construction or long-term contract accounting required
Experience supporting companies in the specialty construction trades industry
Experience working with:
External CPA firms (audit/review/tax)
Banks and lenders
Sureties or bonding agents
Experience managing an Accounting team Construction Accounting Expertise
Strong understanding of percentage of completion accounting
Practical experience with:
Contract assets and contract liabilities (under/over billings)
Job cost accounting and cost code structures
Margin fade / gain analysis
Retainage tracking
Ability to compile, understand and challenge project forecasts Systems & Technology
Hands-on experience with Sage 300 CRE
Advanced Excel skills (financial modeling, reconciliations, pivot tables)
Substantial experience with Microsoft Access
Experience implementing or improving accounting systems and workflows
Comfort producing executive summaries from ERP data Financial Management Skills
Strong cash flow and working capital management experience
Familiarity with:
Lines of credit
Covenant monitoring (formal or informal)
Capital expenditure evaluation
Ability to translate accounting results into financial strategy recommendations