Position Overview:

We are seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, cash-flow management, compliance, and process improvement within a construction and manufacturing environment . The ideal candidate will have strong experience in job costing, WIP accounting, inventory, project-based financials, ERP systems, financial analysis, and internal controls . This role will partner with leadership and operational teams to improve financial performance, reporting accuracy, and business processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Reporting Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes. Prepare P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements . Oversee reconciliations for A/R, A/P, WIP, inventory, and debt . Analyze actual, historical, and forecasted financial performance. Manage federal, state, and local tax compliance, including sales/use tax and 1099s . Coordinate external audits, financial reviews, and tax preparation. Maintain strong internal controls, approval workflows, segregation of duties, and documentation.

Job Costing & Operational Accounting:

Maintain job costing systems covering labor, materials, subcontractors, equipment, overhead, and project phases . Analyze estimated versus actual costs and identify potential overruns. Lead annual budgeting and financial planning. Prepare rolling 12-month cash-flow forecasts . Supervise accounting staff supporting A/P, A/R, billing, and inventory . Manage accounting systems and support future ERP implementation or migration . Improve and automate billing, payables, receivables, time-entry, and reporting processes.

Strategic & Business Support:

Develop KPI dashboards and financial performance metrics. Provide historical cost analysis to support estimating. Evaluate make-vs.-buy, lease-vs.-purchase, and capital expenditure decisions. Support operational efficiency, long-term planning, and business growth. Identify opportunities to improve profitability, controls, and financial processes.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field . Progressive accounting experience . Experience in construction, manufacturing, or project-based accounting . Demonstrated experience with job costing and WIP schedules . Strong financial reporting, reconciliation, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis skills. Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial modeling. Strong knowledge of accounting controls, compliance, and audit processes. Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and accounting/ERP systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

CPA strongly preferred. ERP implementation, migration, or system-upgrade experience. Knowledge of standard costing, LIFO/FIFO, and inventory valuation . Experience with equipment depreciation and Section 179/179D . Knowledge of AIA billing, retainage, and change orders . Experience with project-based revenue recognition . Knowledge of prevailing wage requirements and certified payroll . Experience supporting construction, manufacturing, engineering, or other project-driven organizations.

Benefits:

401(k)

Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Health Savings Account Paid Time Off Pay:

$90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person