Controller

We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations and support project-driven business performance in the north metro area. This role combines hands-on accounting leadership with close partnership across project management to strengthen forecasting, billing accuracy, cash visibility, and overall financial control. The ideal candidate brings strong construction or job-cost accounting knowledge, sound judgment, WIP, percentage of completion, and the flexibility to support multiple accounting functions when needed. Salary up to $150K plus a potential of up to15% bonus. If you are interested, please reach out to Steve Cashman on LinkedIn or call Steve at .

Responsibilities:

• Partner with project managers to maintain accurate financial projections, establish new jobs, review estimate details, process contract changes, and oversee customer billing activities.

• Track work in progress and backlog trends to provide timely insight into project status and financial performance.

• Lead the accounting team, set priorities, and ensure daily operations are completed accurately and on schedule.

• Serve as a backup resource across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and service billing to maintain continuity within the department.

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and develop weekly cash flow forecasts to support financial planning and liquidity management.

• Oversee collections activity by reviewing aging reports and issuing regular follow-up lists for overdue customer invoices.

• Record daily cash receipts and maintain accurate posting of incoming payments.

• Manage weekly disbursement planning, including accounts payable check runs and payment coordination for subcontractors based on approved timing.

• Review accounts payable invoices for coding accuracy, verify job and phase allocation with project teams, and monitor overhead-related expenses.

• Process recurring payments and administrative financial obligations, including credit cards, insurance, fleet-related costs, rent, and annual general liability and workers’ compensation insurance reviews.

• Experience in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role, preferably in a project-based or construction-related environment.
• Strong knowledge of work in progress reporting, backlog analysis, and percentage-of-completion accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze financial data and create useful reporting tools.
• Hands-on experience with Spectrum or comparable accounting software used for job costing and financial management.
• Solid understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, and cash flow forecasting.
• Ability to review billing, collections, and project-related financial activity with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate closely with project managers and accounting staff.