Controller
Location: MA / RI border, RI
Job Type: FullTimeRegular
Industry: Infrastructure
Recruiter Name: Colm Allen
Description
Our client, a leading New England general contractor with 60+ years of success in infrastructure and civil construction, has an immediate need for a hands-on Controller to oversee all aspects of corporate accounting and construction finance.
This is a high-visibility role within a small, collaborative team where you’ll have direct influence on systems, processes, and future growth.
Key Responsibilities
What You Bring
Competitive Benefits Package - You'll be rewarded for your hard work
This is a high-visibility role within a small, collaborative team where you’ll have direct influence on systems, processes, and future growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all day-to-day accounting and financial operations, including project accounting, cash management, job cost tracking, and financial reporting.
- Lead the company’s transition and migration to CMiC (prior ERP migration experience strongly preferred).
- Manage financial processes across design-build and bid-build projects to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
- Partner with Project Managers and Operations to analyze project performance, forecast cash flow, and maintain cost control.
- Maintain relationships with external auditors, insurance providers, and bonding companies.
- Provide executive leadership with timely and accurate reporting, while improving internal controls and reporting automation.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
- 10+ years of construction finance experience within a general contracting or self-performing subcontractor environment.
- Proven success managing or migrating construction ERP systems - ideally transitioning to or working in CMiC.
- Strong grasp of GAAP, WIP reporting, cash flow management, and cost accounting.
- Detail-oriented and analytical with the ability to “roll up your sleeves” and work alongside operations.
- Tech-savvy with a mindset for continuous improvement and efficiency.
Competitive Benefits Package - You'll be rewarded for your hard work
- Base Salary: $150,000 - $180,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Leading retirement and benefits packages are offered
Ready to Build Something Extraordinary?
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a Controller seat where your impact is felt immediately.
Join a team where your expertise drives real impact, your growth is actively supported, and your success directly contributes to building the foundations of tomorrow.
Call or text for a confidential briefing on the opportunity.
Colm Allen
C: 617.216.3666
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