Controller

Robert Half is looking for a Controller to lead the financial activities of a growing division of a Construction/Engineering company. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate reporting, guiding budgeting and forecasting efforts, and supporting project-based financial performance within a construction environment. The role also provides leadership to accounting staff while strengthening controls, efficiency, and compliance across core finance operations.

Responsibilities:

• Direct day-to-day accounting activities across payables, receivables, the general ledger, and payroll to maintain accurate and timely financial operations.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles, ensuring records are complete, reconciled, and ready for reporting.
• Produce and review financial statements and management reports, highlighting trends, risks, and areas that require attention.
• Partner with leadership and project teams to build annual budgets and update forecasts that support business planning and operational decisions.
• Evaluate spending against plan, investigate variances, and recommend practical steps to improve financial performance.
• Administer construction project accounting using percentage-of-completion methodology, with close attention to revenue recognition, cost tracking, and margin performance.
• Work closely with project managers to confirm accurate job costing, progress billing, and overall project profitability analysis.
• Guide accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including vendor coordination, customer invoicing, and collection follow-up.
• Strengthen internal controls and identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve accuracy, and increase the effectiveness of financial systems.
• Supervise and develop accounting personnel, encouraging accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the department.

For immediate consideration please apply or contact Steve Fields at 919-787-8226