Accounting Controller

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Controller to lead our accounting department and maintain the integrity of our financial operations. You will oversee all aspects of financial management, including regulatory reporting, budget preparation, and the development of internal control policies. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who can translate complex data into actionable insights for the executive team.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting: Prepare and publish accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Oversight: Manage all accounting operations, including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, and Revenue Recognition.

Compliance: Ensure quality control over financial transactions and maintain compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements.

Budgeting: Coordinate and direct the preparation of the annual budget and financial forecasts; report variances to leadership.

Audit Management: Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and coordinate the preparation of audit documentation.

Internal Controls: Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

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A Controller (or Financial Controller) is a senior manager who oversees the daily operations of an accounting department. They are responsible for the company’s financial health, ensuring all reporting is accurate, compliant, and delivered on time.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Controller to lead our accounting department and maintain the integrity of our financial operations. You will oversee all aspects of financial management, including regulatory reporting, budget preparation, and the development of internal control policies. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who can translate complex data into actionable insights for the executive team.

Key Responsibilities

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Financial Reporting: Prepare and publish accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Oversight: Manage all accounting operations, including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, and Revenue Recognition.

Compliance: Ensure quality control over financial transactions and maintain compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements.

Budgeting: Coordinate and direct the preparation of the annual budget and financial forecasts; report variances to leadership.

Audit Management: Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and coordinate the preparation of audit documentation.

Internal Controls: Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting Preferred, Finance, or Business Administration.

Certification: CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) preferred.

Experience: 7–10+ years of construction accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a management role.

Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in ERP software (Sage) and expert-level Excel skills.

Soft Skills: Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and the ability to communicate financial data to non-finance stakeholders.

Full-time