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Robert Half is looking for a Controller to lead the financial activities of a growing division of a Construction/Engineering company. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate reporting, guiding budgeting and forecasting efforts, and supporting project-based financial performance within a construction environment. The role also provides leadership to accounting staff while strengthening controls, efficiency, and compliance across core finance operations.
Job Responsibility:
Direct day-to-day accounting activities across payables, receivables, the general ledger, and payroll to maintain accurate and timely financial operations
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles, ensuring records are complete, reconciled, and ready for reporting
Produce and review financial statements and management reports, highlighting trends, risks, and areas that require attention
Partner with leadership and project teams to build annual budgets and update forecasts that support business planning and operational decisions
Evaluate spending against plan, investigate variances, and recommend practical steps to improve financial performance
Administer construction project accounting using percentage-of-completion methodology, with close attention to revenue recognition, cost tracking, and margin performance
Work closely with project managers to confirm accurate job costing, progress billing, and overall project profitability analysis
Guide accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including vendor coordination, customer invoicing, and collection follow-up
Strengthen internal controls and identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve accuracy, and increase the effectiveness of financial systems
Supervise and develop accounting personnel, encouraging accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the department
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including 3 or more years in a controller or comparable leadership role
Demonstrated expertise in percentage-of-completion reporting
Strong background in financial statement preparation, reconciliations, and month-end close management
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis in a project-driven business environment
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with complex financial data and reporting models
What we offer:
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance