Controller

*Position Summary* The Controller leads the company’s accounting and financial reporting functions and serves as a business partner to the operations team. This role is responsible for producing accurate, timely financial information; maintaining effective internal controls; managing cash flow; and strengthening project-level visibility through disciplined job costing and work-in-progress reporting. *Key Duties and Responsibilities* · Lead all accounting functions, including Accounts receivable, Accounts payable, Payroll accounting, Fixed assets, Job costing and Revenue recognition. · Own the monthly and year-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules. · Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. · Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts and ensure consistent accounting treatment across projects. · Develop key performance indicators for backlog, gross margin, cash flow, overhead, working capital, and project performance. · Provide strategic financial input to the operations team. · Lead job-cost accounting and work-in-progress reporting, including cost-to-complete estimates. · Oversee contract billing, retainage, collections, and subcontractor payments. · Identify, track and establish direct and indirect costs, equipment costs, and SG&A for project estimating. · Manage cash flow, credit facilities, and working-capital requirements. · Maintain strong relationships with banks, sureties, and tax professionals, and prepare reporting required for bonding and lending. · Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local tax, payroll, licensing, and other business filings. · Design, document, and monitor internal controls. · Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts; provide scenario analysis to support business planning and growth decisions. · Evaluate and improve accounting workflows, policies, technology, and reporting tools to increase accuracy and efficiency. · Collaborate across accounting, operations and human resources. · Perform additional financial analysis and special projects as assigned. *Required Qualifications* · Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. · Seven or more years of progressive accounting experience, including at least three years in a leadership or supervisory role. · Experience in construction accounting for a general contractor, specialty contractor, or similarly project-based business. · Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statement preparation. · Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and internal controls. · Proficient in use of software products such as Microsoft Office Suite. · Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. · High degree of integrity and accountability. *Preferred Qualifications* · Certified Public Accountant (CPA). · Experience with job cost accounting and work-in-progress schedules. · Experience with Sage, Foundation, or other relevant systems. · Familiarity with surety bonding and bank reporting. · Familiarity with and contractor licensing requirements. *Core Competencies* · Financial leadership · Strategic thinking with hands-on execution · Clear communication with financial and non-financial audiences · Process improvement and systems orientation · Team development and cross-functional collaboration · Sound judgment, urgency, and attention to detail *What We Offer* Our employees enjoy a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), disability, and life insurance. *Application Information* If you are interested in joining our team, please apply through the Careers section of our website at www.southeasternservices.com. Work Location: In person