Pay: $135,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Play a key leadership role in shaping the financial success of a growing, project-driven construction organization.
• Partner directly with executive leadership to influence strategy, profitability, and operational performance.
• Lead a talented accounting team while driving process improvements and financial best practices.
• Gain broad exposure across project accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and business operations.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition assistance, paid parental leave, and bonus potential.
• Join a stable company with a strong reputation and long-term commitment to employee growth.

Location

Springfield, MA – This is a full-time, on-site leadership opportunity where you'll work closely with executives, project managers, and operations teams to drive business success.

Note

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, along with 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience and at least 1 year of construction or mechanical contracting experience.

About Us

We're a well-established, project-driven organization committed to delivering exceptional results through financial excellence, operational collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our team values integrity, innovation, accountability, and professional growth. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Lead all day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, billing, and fixed assets.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes with accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare financial statements, executive dashboards, budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Oversee job costing, project accounting, Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting, and revenue recognition.
• Partner with Project Managers to monitor project performance, profitability, budgets, and financial risks.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, working capital, and treasury activities.
• Oversee billing, collections, accounts receivable, and cash management.
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial compliance.
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, insurance, bonding, and regulatory reporting.
• Improve accounting systems, financial reporting, and operational processes.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop accounting staff while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Minimum 1+ year of construction or mechanical contracting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Experience with job costing and WIP reporting preferred.
• Experience with Sage Timberline/Sage 300 CRE or similar construction accounting software preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• CPA or CMA preferred but not required.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll join a collaborative leadership team where your financial expertise directly influences company performance. We believe in empowering our employees, investing in professional development, and creating opportunities to make a lasting impact on the business.

JPC-1529

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field. 5+ yrs of progressive accounting/finance experience. Must have 1+ yr experience in construction or mechanical contracting exp;.

• Required Years as Associate:
  • 5+ years progressive accounting/finance experience
  • 1+ year construction or mechanical contracting experience
• Additional context:
  • Relocation- Not specified
  • Packages - Not specified
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

Submission Email: Beth - [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Project-driven construction company seeking a Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, job costing, and WIP reporting. Requires 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience plus at least 1 year in construction or mechanical contracting. Excellent opportunity for an accounting leader looking for a highly visible strategic role.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Controller - Harry Grodsky & Co., Inc. - JPC- 1529 - source 

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• Client job title: Controller
• Location: Springfield, MA
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• Experience: 5+
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