Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsClear succession path into CFOHighly visible role with direct exposure to ownership and executive leadershipAbout Our ClientThis will be a highly hands-on role with broad responsibility for the day-to-day accounting and finance operations of the business. The Controller will oversee financial reporting, job cost accounting, budgeting, cash flow management, and internal controls, while ensuring compliance with GAAP and construction industry standards. This individual will work closely with project managers, operations leadership, and ownership to support business decisions, drive financial visibility, and help manage the company's continued growth.Job DescriptionController Responsibilities:Lead the day-to-day accounting and finance functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger management, and month-end close activities.Own job costing processes, WIP reporting, project financial tracking, and profitability analysis across active construction projects.Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for leadership.Partner with project teams and ownership to monitor budgets, forecast financial performance, and identify cost-saving opportunities.Oversee cash management, banking relationships, lines of credit, and bonding requirements to support ongoing operations and growth.Ensure financial compliance, maintain strong internal controls, and coordinate with external accounting partners on audits, tax matters, and year-end reporting.Provide financial support related to insurance, workers' compensation, claims, and other operational business matters.Drive process improvements, strengthen reporting capabilities, and help scale accounting procedures as the company continues to grow.Serve as a key business partner to ownership by delivering meaningful financial insights, reporting, and recommendations to support decision-making.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful ApplicantA successful Controller should have:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related fieldPrior construction industry experience requiredPrevious management/leadership experience requiredStrong experience with WIP (Work-in-Progress) reporting and job costingExperience partnering with C-suite executives and business leadershipExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to operate in a hands-on, day-to-day accounting leadership roleStrong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and internal controlsExperience working closely with operations and project management teams preferredWhat's on OfferSalary of $190,000 to $220,000 + Bonus StructurePTO.Onsite Schedule.401k Match.Health Insurance.Interested? Apply today.ContactMolly MurphyQuote job refJN-112026-7140916Job summarySectorAccountingSub SectorFinancial ControllerIndustryIndustrial / ManufacturingWhereWestchesterContract TypePermanentConsultant nameMolly MurphyJob ReferenceJN-112026-7140916
