Construction Controller

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is assisting a leading heavy construction firm in the Philadelphia suburbs to find an experienced Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in accounting, including 5+ years in construction, with a CPA or accounting degree preferred. The role focuses on financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow, and job costing, with a strong emphasis on leadership and accuracy.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting experience.
• 5+ years of heavy construction accounting experience.
• CPA or Accounting degree preferred.
• Strong understanding of job costing and construction financials.
• Local to Phila suburbs / Southeastern PA or Southern NJ

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial operations.
• Manage financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow.
• Oversee job costing and construction financials.
• Lead and develop the accounting team.

Skills

10+ years of accounting experience

5+ years in heavy construction

Job costing expertise

Leadership / supervisory experience

Education

CPA or Accounting degree preferred

Job description

Heavy Construction Controller - Philadelphia Suburbs

A leading heavy construction firm in the Philadelphia suburbs is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of accounting experience, including 5+ years within the construction industry, with a CPA or Accounting degree preferred. This is a key leadership role responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, job costing, cash flow, and overall accounting operations. Candidates should be located in Southeastern PA or Southern NJ, within a reasonable commute to Philadelphia.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of accounting experience
• 5+ years of heavy construction accounting experience
• CPA or Accounting degree preferred
• Strong understanding of job costing and construction financials
• Local to Phila suburbs