Construction Controller | $120K–$150K

Hartford CT area

A well-established commercial construction contractor is looking for an experienced Construction Controller to take ownership of its accounting and finance function.

This is an opportunity to step into a key financial leadership position with a company generating approximately $9M–$15M annually and employing roughly 40 people.

The company's longtime Controller is leaving after 16 years, but will remain available during a transition period to help the incoming Controller get fully acclimated to the business.

What You'll Own

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  Monthly financial reporting and close

  
  


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  WIP schedules and revenue recognition

  
  


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  Job costing and project profitability

  
  


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  Cash-flow forecasting

  
  


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  Budgeting and financial planning

  
  


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  AP/AR oversight

  
  


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  Banking relationships

  
  


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  Internal controls and accounting processes

  
  


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  Coordination with outside CPA firms

  
  


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  Financial reporting and analysis for ownership and project management

  
  

What They're Looking For

The ideal candidate is currently a Controller or Assistant Controller within construction and has experience independently managing a company's accounting and finance function.

Key experience includes:

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  Construction accounting

  
  


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  WIP reporting

  
  


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  Job costing

  
  


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  Cash-flow forecasting

  
  


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  Budgeting

  
  


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  Construction financial reporting

  
  


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  ERP/accounting systems

  
  


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  Working directly with ownership

  
  

Experience with a commercial subcontractor or specialty contractor is highly preferred.

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required, and CPA or CPA-track candidates are preferred.

Compensation

$120,000–$150,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

This is an excellent opportunity for a construction accounting professional who wants to move beyond transactional accounting and become a true financial partner to company ownership.

Confidential inquiries encouraged.
If you’re open to exploring growth-oriented opportunities, apply below or connect directly for a confidential conversation.

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(605) 601-4597