Controller

Our client, a construction management company, is seeking a high-caliber, hands-on Controller to lead the financial operations of a growing operating company. This is a roll-up-your-sleeves role, responsible for owning the monthly close process, managing the day-to-day accounting function, and acting as a strategic partner to the P&L leader. Key responsibilities will include general accounting, payroll, financial reporting, budgeting, ad-hoc analysis and other related finance workstreams. Operating as a true utility player, this leader will be touching multiple areas of the business and have a hand in a wide range of responsibilities from tactical execution to strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Lead and execute the monthly close process with accuracy and timeliness in accordance with GAAP
• Prepare and present P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
• Maintain the general ledger, manage reconciliations, journal entries, and internal controls
• Manage AR, AP, payroll, and cash flow tracking
• Work with external accountants on tax and audit requirements

Operations Finance

• Partner with the Operating Company President to manage the P&L, margin performance, and cost control
• Develop and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and operational reporting
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Support pricing, inventory, and capital spending decisions with data-driven insights

Business Leadership

• Hire, evaluate, and build a strong team over time to support financial operations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Own the numbers — be the financial conscience of the business
• Identify opportunities to improve working capital, gross margin, and operating leverage
• Provide ad hoc analysis to support strategic initiatives and day-to-day decisions
• Create scalable processes as the business grows

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5-10 years of progressive experience in accounting and operations finance
• Strong background in manufacturing, industrial, field services, or similar environment preferred
• Strong grasp of cost accounting, gross margin analysis, and working capital management
• Highly proficient in Excel and financial systems (e.g., NetSuite or similar)
• Comfortable as a solo finance leader — doing the work and driving the strategy
• Detail-oriented but strategic — able to toggle between doer and advisor
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; trusted business partner mindset
• CPA preferred but not required

Salary range is between $140-$150K

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