Construction Controller: Lead Close, Controls & Team

R.H. White Construction; Auburn (MA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development programs

Job summary

R.H. White seeks a Controller to lead day-to-day accounting for a diversified construction and service organization. Reporting to the CFO, the role oversees financial reporting, month-end close, job cost accounting, internal controls, tax oversight, and audit coordination.

Ideal candidates thrive on accuracy, discipline, and continuous improvement, driving trusted financial information to support operational decisions and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; 10+ years progressive accounting leadership.
• Experience with job cost accounting, project accounting, or construction accounting.
• Strong month-end close, reconciliations, financial statements, and audit support.
• CPA and construction industry experience are highly desirable.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process and oversee the integrity of the general ledger.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, budget variance analyses, and work-in-process reporting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, tax requirements, and lending covenants.
• Partner with operations leadership to improve financial visibility and project performance.
• Coordinate annual audits and manage relationships with external auditors.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, payroll, and tax functions.
• Develop documented, repeatable processes that improve accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.
• Coach, develop, and lead an accounting team.

Skills

Job cost accounting

Construction accounting

ERP systems

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP software

Job description

R.H. White seeks a Controller to lead day-to-day accounting for a diversified construction and service organization. Reporting to the CFO, the role oversees financial reporting, month-end close, job cost accounting, internal controls, tax oversight, and audit coordination.

Ideal candidates thrive on accuracy, discipline, and continuous improvement, driving trusted financial information to support operational decisions and strategic planning.