About the CompanyOur client is a design-build construction firm. They are looking for a Controller to join their team!Why Work HereGrowth to Director in 12-18 monthsExcellent mentor to learn fromWork directly with the owners and CFO to help scale the businessPositive and collaborative cultureCompetitive compensation package including benefitsAbout the OpportunityLead and oversee all accounting operations, including AP, AR, payroll, GL, banking, and job‐cost accounting, ensuring accurate, timely, and well‐controlled transactions.Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP/ASPE, ensuring they are complete, accurate, and aligned with internal and external reporting requirements.Own Work‐in‐Progress (WIP) methodology and reporting, including accurate percent‐complete calculations, revenue recognition, and margin forecasts across all projects.Produce job‐cost and WIP schedules with clear analysis of margin movements, contingencies, and forecast‐at‐completion, highlighting risks and opportunities to leadership.Review project financial performance with Operations and Project Managers, challenging assumptions, identifying margin erosion drivers early, and recommending corrective actions.Oversee progress billings, change‐order billings, and final billings to ensure they are timely, accurate, and aligned with contract terms, lien regulations, and client requirements.Monitor accounts receivable and collections, including escalation of overdue balances, support for dispute resolution, and alignment with cash‐flow and working‐capital targets.Ensure proper job‐cost coding,



overhead allocation, and cost classification so that project and divisional results are reliable for decision‐making and reporting.Review subcontractor and supplier commitments, change orders, and back charges to confirm financial impacts are captured accurately and exposure is well understood.Monitor claims, disputed items, and lien exposure, partnering with Operations and legal/insurance advisors as needed to quantify and mitigate financial risk.Participate in project risk reviews and bid/no‐bid or go/no‐go discussions, providing financial and commercial input on pricing, fee structure, contingencies, and contract risk.Own the design and effectiveness of accounting policies, internal controls, and job‐cost procedures, ensuring they are documented, communicated, and consistently applied.Lead and support internal and external audits, coordinating information requests, explaining accounting treatments, and remediating identified issues or control gaps.Provide leadership, coaching, and development to senior accounting staff and managers, ensuring transparent expectations, strong performance, and a healthy succession pipeline.Partner with senior finance leadership on budgeting, forecasting,



cash‐flow and working‐capital management, and other strategic finance initiatives.Support ERP and systems changes by defining accounting and job‐cost requirements, reviewing configurations, and ensuring that reporting and controls needs are met.Prepare ad‐hoc analysis and reports for executives on project profitability, overhead trends, liquidity, and other key financial indicators as requested.Perform other duties as assigned to support the evolving needs of the finance and operations teams.About YouCPA designation required.7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3+ years in people leadership roles (preferably in construction or other project‐based environments).Strong technical accounting knowledge (GAAP/ASPE) and practical experience with job‐cost accounting, WIP, revenue recognition, and project margin analysis.Proven proficiency with ERP/accounting systems, Excel, and financial reporting; experience with system implementations or significant enhancements is an asset.Demonstrated ability to design and oversee accounting policies, internal controls, and governance frameworks in a growing or complex environment.Strong leadership, communication, and change‐management skills; able to influencecross‐functional partners and present financial information clearly to non‐financial stakeholders.Solid work ethic, high attention to detail, robust sense of ownership, and commitment to continuous improvement, risk management, and business partnership.Salary Range$140,000 - $150,000 / year #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Controller - $140,000 - $150,000 A Year (Burlington)
🏢 IFG - International Financial Group
📍 Burlington