Construction Controller — Lead Job Cost & Forecasting

Orionplacement; Mansfield (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

A family-owned general contractor in Mansfield, CT is seeking a Controller to manage financial operations including job costing and profitability reporting. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of accounting leadership experience, preferably in construction, with strong Excel skills. This role offers a stable work environment and the opportunity to influence financial processes directly. Benefits include dental and vision insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in accounting/finance leadership, preferably in construction.
• Experience managing small accounting teams or operations.
• Permanent U.S. work authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly close, financial statements, and reporting.
• Lead job cost accounting and profitability reporting.
• Manage AR/AP workflows, billing, and collections.

Skills

Job costing

WIP

Progress billing

Strong Excel skills

Detail-oriented

Clear communication

Education

College degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage

Viewpoint

Jonas

QuickBooks Enterprise

Job description

A family-owned general contractor in Mansfield, CT is seeking a Controller to manage financial operations including job costing and profitability reporting. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of accounting leadership experience, preferably in construction, with strong Excel skills. This role offers a stable work environment and the opportunity to influence financial processes directly. Benefits include dental and vision insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan.