Construction Finance Controller & Strategy Partner

Fourlane; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance and long‑/

Long-term disability coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Fourlane is partnering with a well-established family-owned commercial specialty contractor in Connecticut to hire a Controller who will own the financial operations. This hands-on, high-visibility role reports to ownership and will serve as a strategic financial partner, leading forecasting, analysis, and reporting to guide decisions and drive profitability.

Ideal candidates bring construction accounting expertise, WIP, job costing, revenue recognition, and ERP experience; CPA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction accounting with subcontractor/specialty trades preferred.
• Hands-on with WIP schedules, job costing, and construction revenue recognition.
• Familiarity with AIA billing and continuation billing a plus.
• Experience with construction-focused ERP systems.
• CPA is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly financial statement preparation and month-end close
• Manage work-in-progress (WIP) reporting and revenue recognition
• Lead job costing and project profitability analysis
• Oversee cash flow management and forecasting
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Maintain banking relationships and financial reporting
• Coordinate with outside CPA on tax, audit, and year-end reporting
• Maintain accounting processes, internal controls, and financial compliance
• Partner with project managers and ownership on financial analysis and operational reporting

Skills

Construction accounting

WIP schedules

Job costing

Revenue recognition

Financial forecasting

Education

CPA

Tools

Excel

Cloud-based collaboration tools

Construction ERP systems

Job description

Fourlane is partnering with a well-established family-owned commercial specialty contractor in Connecticut to hire a Controller who will own the financial operations. This hands-on, high-visibility role reports to ownership and will serve as a strategic financial partner, leading forecasting, analysis, and reporting to guide decisions and drive profitability.

Ideal candidates bring construction accounting expertise, WIP, job costing, revenue recognition, and ERP experience; CPA is a plus.