Controller, Electrical Contractor

Controller, Electrical Contractor (Small Shop)
The Controller is the financial lead for a fast-growing electrical contracting company, responsible for the full accounting function from day-to-day bookkeeping through financial reporting and banking and surety relationships. This is a hands-on role: you will manage job costing and billing, run payroll and AP, and also provide the financial guidance the owner needs to price work, manage cash, and grow. The company’s primary focus is industrial/commercial projects.
Full-time
estimated labor hours and material costs
Prepare monthly WIP schedules with costs to complete, over/under billings, and projected gross profit
Meet monthly with project managers and the owner to review job status, change orders, and margin
Billing and Receivables
Prepare progress billings, pay applications (AIA G702/G703 as needed), and T&M and service invoices
Track retainage, change orders, and stored materials billing
Follow up on past-due accounts and manage lien notices and releases
Payables and Payroll
Process vendor, supplier, and subcontractor invoices, coded to the correct job
Run weekly or biweekly payroll, including certified payroll on prevailing wage jobs
Handle union fringe reporting and remittances (if applicable)
Financial Reporting and Close
Complete the monthly close, including reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries
Prepare monthly financial statements and job cost reports
Maintain compliance with GAAP and ASC 606 for long-term contracts
Work with the outside CPA on year-end, reviews or audits, and tax filings
Banking, Surety, and Cash Management
Prepare financial and WIP packages for the bank and surety
Maintain a rolling cash flow forecast tied to billing and payment timing
Manage line of credit draws, vehicle and equipment financing, and supplier account terms
Maintain practical internal controls over purchasing, disbursements, and payroll
Handle sales/use tax, insurance audits, and licensing-related filings
Manage the accounting software and recommend improvements as the company grows
Support budgeting and pricing decisions with overhead and burden rate analysis
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent experience)
~Working knowledge of WIP, percentage-of-completion, retainage, and progress billing
~ Experience running payroll and AP/AR
~ Proficiency in Excel and construction accounting software
~ Electrical or specialty trade contractor experience
Experience with Quickbooks Online
Experience with prevailing wage and certified payroll
Experience preparing financials for sureties and banks
Clear communication with the owner, project managers, and field staff
Sound judgment on forecasting and cash management
Discretion with confidential information
Remote, occasionally on site
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan with company match
Paid time off and holidays