Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Hands-On Controller – Construction

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Essex

Position Overview

A growing construction company is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the business. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys being close to the business, working directly with operations, and taking ownership of the accounting function.

The Controller will be responsible for managing the monthly close, financial reporting, cash flow, and general accounting while playing a key role in job costing, project financial analysis, and work-in-progress reporting. This position will work closely with project managers and company leadership to ensure projects are accurately tracked and financially managed.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and reconciliations.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close process and prepare accurate financial statements.
• Maintain and analyze job costing by project, including labor, materials, subcontractors, equipment, and other direct costs.
• Prepare and maintain WIP schedules, job cost reports, and project profitability analysis.
• Partner with project managers to review job performance, budgets, estimated costs to complete, and project variances.
• Monitor project budgets versus actual costs and identify potential profitability issues or cost overruns.
• Assist with percentage-of-completion accounting, revenue recognition, and construction-specific financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and provide management with meaningful analysis of company and project performance.
• Manage cash flow, including monitoring receivables, payables, collections, and upcoming cash requirements.
• Oversee billing, including review of project billings and supporting documentation.
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Establish and improve accounting procedures, internal controls, and financial processes.
• Provide financial guidance to ownership and operational leadership.

Why Join?

This is a great opportunity to join a small, established construction company where the Controller will have significant visibility and impact. The ideal candidate will enjoy wearing multiple hats, working directly with the business, and having a meaningful role in both the accounting function and the financial management of construction projects.

Please send resumes to Chelsea Halon – chelsea.halon@roberthalf com

• At least five years of progressive accounting experience in roles such as Controller, Assistant Controller, Senior Accountant, or a comparable position.

• Strong background in construction accounting with practical experience in job costing and project-based financial management.

• Working knowledge of work-in-progress reporting, percentage-of-completion accounting, and construction-related revenue recognition.

• Proficiency in month-end close, journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliation.

• Advanced Excel capabilities and experience using accounting or project-related financial systems.

• Ability to operate independently in a hands-on environment with a high level of ownership and accountability.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with careful attention to financial accuracy.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to work closely with leadership, project managers, vendors, and employees.

Please send resumes to Chelsea Halon – chelsea.halon@roberthalf com