Controller

Join a highly respected and growing professional services organization with a decades-long track record of success, the company has expanded its capabilities, geographic footprint, and industry influence through strategic growth and continuous innovation. It has been trusted to deliver numerous large-scale, high-visibility projects involving complex engineering infrastructure, and community-focused initiatives, earning a reputation for tackling challenging assignments that create lasting impact across the regions it serves. Its continued growth, technical expertise, and involvement in landmark projects have positioned it as a recognized leader within its field.

What are people saying about this company?

• Strong collaborative culture and growth opportunities
• Good work-life balance and flexibility
• Team Enviornment / Diverse Projects to work

Title: Controller

Location: Greater Hartford area / on-site

Salary: $125,000 – $150,000 + Bonus

Benefits: Medical / Dental / Vision / PTO and more

Responsibilities

• Oversee project accounting, including revenue recognition, WIP, costs in excess of billings, accruals, billing, and project closeout
• Prepare accurate, timely GAAP financial statements
• Oversee the general ledger, AP, AR, and payroll
• Manage the budgeting and forecasting process, and analyze variances against plan
• Provide financial analysis on project performance, pricing, capital requests, and contracts
• Ensure tax and regulatory compliance, including debt covenant compliance
• Coordinate internal and external audits and resolve findings
• Design, implement, and monitor internal controls
• Manage daily cash, cash flow reporting, working capital, and debt servicing
• Lead and develop the accounting team and supervise subsidiary accounting
• Partner with operations leaders to strengthen financial accountability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA and/or MBA a plus
• 10+ years of finance and accounting experience in engineering, construction, professional services, or another project-based business
• 5+ years of management experience
• Strong expertise in project accounting, revenue recognition, WIP, forecasting, and working-capital management
• Solid knowledge of GAAP, tax, and financial regulations
• Proficiency with ERP or project accounting systems and financial modeling
• Track record of leading finance operations in a growing organization
• Ability to communicate financial results clearly to non-financial executives