Controller

About the CompanyEssential Construction & Maintenance Services (ECMS) partners with leading U.S. food retailers to execute construction and maintenance projects inside active store environments-where safety, speed, and customer experience are critical.Founded in 2015 and based in Braselton, GA, ECMS serves national brands across the Southeast and beyond. The company operates around five core values: Safety, Urgency, Selflessness, Integrity, and Excellence. Employees consistently describe ECMS as a high-trust, high-performance culture where people are supported, challenged, and developed.The OpportunityECMS is hiring a Controller to lead and elevate the company's accounting and financial operations as it continues to scale.This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for strengthening financial systems, driving reporting clarity, overseeing multi-state compliance, and delivering forward-looking financial insight to executive leadership.If you are a builder who thrives in high-volume, fast-paced environments and enjoys creating structure that enables growth, this could be the right fit.What You'll OwnMonthly close and financial reportingCash flow forecasting and proactive financial planningMulti-state compliance and risk oversightProcess improvement and internal controlsMaximizing ERP (Acumatica preferred) capabilitiesLeadership and development of accounting/compliance functionsWhat We're Looking For7-10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experienceConstruction accounting strongly preferred (or similar project-based environment)Experience in multi-state, high-volume operationsERP experience required; Acumatica a major plusBuilder mindset: structured, disciplined, detail-orientedHumble, hungry, team-first leader with strong financial judgment