Construction Controller - Lead Finance & Project Costing

Hi-Way Paving Inc; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Training & safety

Job summary

Hi-Way Paving Inc. is seeking a Controller to oversee accounting operations from our Dublin, OH headquarters. You will lead the accounting team, supervise financial reporting, and maintain strong internal controls to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes construction project cost management, job costing, and contract oversight, with a focus on timely payroll, AP/AR processing, and detailed financial analyses for budgeting and forecasting of large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience; at least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with construction accounting, including project cost management, job costing, and contract management.
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems (Viewpoint/Vista).

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: supervise, mentor, and develop the accounting team to foster a collaborative work environment.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes for timely and accurate invoicing, payments, and collections.
• Oversee payroll processes; review and approve payroll reports.
• Prepare, review, and present accurate financial statements and analyses; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting for construction projects; monitor variances.
• Track and manage project costs (labor, materials, subcontractors) against budgets.
• Assist in designing and implementing internal controls to protect assets and ensure accuracy of reporting.
• Ensure compliance with tax filings, audits, and industry regulations.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Payroll

Accounts payable/receivable

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s degree

CPA certification

Tools

Viewpoint/Vista

Job description

Hi-Way Paving Inc. is seeking a Controller to oversee accounting operations from our Dublin, OH headquarters. You will lead the accounting team, supervise financial reporting, and maintain strong internal controls to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes construction project cost management, job costing, and contract oversight, with a focus on timely payroll, AP/AR processing, and detailed financial analyses for budgeting and forecasting of large-scale projects.