Controller

Company/Role Overview:CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) Search has been exclusively retained by a well-established and highly respected construction firm to identify an onsite Controller to join its leadership team.Read all the information about this opportunity carefully, then use the application button below to send your CV and application.Our client is a successful construction organization with nearly four decades of experience delivering a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential projects throughout the region. Recognized for its commitment to quality, integrity, and craftsmanship, the company has earned a strong reputation for operational excellence, long-term client relationships, and consistent growth.Through a collaborative and hands-on culture, the organization remains focused on delivering exceptional results while staying true to the core values that have driven its success.The Controller will partner closely with project managers, operations leadership, and executive management to strengthen financial visibility across job costs, work-in-progress (WIP), and overall project profitability. This individual will be a hands-on leader who is comfortable working within Sage 300, actively managing day-to-day accounting operations, and driving process improvements that support continued growth and scalability.What You'll Do: Lead the monthly financial close and reporting process across multiple entitiesManage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionalsOversee and optimize the use of Sage 300, including job costing, WIP, and prevailing wage payrollPartner with project managers and operations leaders to improve estimate-to-actual tracking and real-time job cost visibilityPrepare and review work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and ensure accurate revenue recognitionImprove cash management, forecasting, and internal financial controlsSupport the transition to a more paperless and automated accounting environmentCoordinate and support audited financial statements and external auditsImplement improved cost controls and procurement processes within a cost-plus modelServe as a trusted financial advisor during a period of leadership transition and xhyhwjd growthWhat You'll Need:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related fieldSignificant experience in construction accounting, preferably within a subcontractor environmentPrior experience as a Controller or in a senior accounting leadership roleStrong working knowledge of Sage 300 or similar ERPConstruction job costing experience strongly preferredExperience with multi-entity accounting and intercompany transactionsComfort operating in both strategic and hands-on capacitiesAbility to collaborate effectively with project managers and operational leadersExperience working in audited financial environments