Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Autonomy + Great Leadership + Big enough to have unique challenges to solve but not overly corporate feel

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Salary: $110,000 - $135,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a privately held contractor with a long history of growth and stability, we partner with large organizations on complex projects and pride ourselves on being selective, financially disciplined, and people-centric.

Why join us?

• Highly stable, profitable organization with long-term financial health
• Direct partnership with a CFO who values talent, drive, and autonomy
• Low-bureaucracy environment where high performers are recognized
• Balanced culture — 40–45 hr weeks once established

Job Details

As we prepare for a CFO succession, we are seeking a Controller to support our next phase of leadership. This role will take over many day-to-day responsibilities from our incoming CFO and serve as a stabilizing operational finance leader, ensuring accuracy, structure, and proactive financial management across the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Lead accounting operations for multiple business units and P&Ls
• Oversee general ledger, job costing, month-end close, and financial reporting
• Partner closely with accounting managers supporting seven portfolio groups
• Provide hands-on support in accounting processes and controls
• Serve as a business partner to operations leadership
• Own forecasting cadence, variance analysis, and financial insights
• Maintain strong oversight of AP, AR, payroll, and treasury functions
• Ensure timely, accurate reporting and scalable processes as the business evolves

What You’ll Bring

• 5–7+ years of accounting experience in construction or related industries
• Strong job costing and project accounting experience
• CPA preferred but not required
• Ability to work hands-on and build discipline and structure
• Strong communication style, urgency, responsiveness, ability to work with modern leadership styles
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with construction ERP systems a plus

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Company Description

Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values.\r\n\r\nFounded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection. As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).\r\n\r\nReady to find a good job? Create your profile today at Jobot.com.