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United States, Brockton 150000.00 - 190000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted May 16, 2026
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Our client, a well-established construction and engineering firm, is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting operations. Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will be responsible for the integrity of the company's financial reporting and serve as a key resource for both senior leadership and field operations teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned accounting professional to take ownership of a broad finance function within a thriving organization.

Job Responsibility

  • Produce financial reports that summarize historical results and project future business activity, including income, expenses, and earnings
  • Manage the monthly close process for company and client profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and budget variance reports
  • Review trial balances and ensure proper accruals and reserves are in place to uphold financial accuracy and integrity
  • Deliver timely and accurate monthly financial reporting packages to senior management and field operations leadership
  • Conduct variance analysis against plan and forecast, clearly communicating findings and driving corrective actions where needed
  • Lead monthly work-in-process reviews across active projects
  • Partner with the CFO on the development of annual budgets and forecasts aligned with corporate financial objectives
  • Ensure adherence to GAAP, internal controls, standard operating procedures, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance through regular account audits
  • Protect company assets by establishing and maintaining a strong internal controls environment
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for both internal and external audit activities

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
  • CPA designation preferred
  • At least 7 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with demonstrated growth in responsibility over time
  • Hands-on experience across the full accounting cycle, including payroll, accounts payable, billing, accounts receivable, job cost accounting (percentage of completion), and financial reporting
  • Prior experience in the construction or engineering industry is a plus
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel
  • working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, and Access
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate financial data into clear insights for both finance and non-finance audiences

Nice to have

Prior experience in the construction or engineering industry

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