Controller

CFS; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS, a respected construction company, is seeking a Controller to join the executive leadership table, overseeing multiple operating units and partnering with leaders on financial strategy. This role drives forecasting, budgeting, and operational performance as growth accelerates, with responsibility for month-end close, job costing, tax, and payroll processes in a project-driven environment.

The successful candidate will have 10+ years in accounting, a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 10+ years of accounting and finance experience.
• Construction industry experience required; manufacturing or distribution backgrounds may also be considered.
• Prior leadership or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process and prepare monthly financial statements.
• Oversee financial reporting for multiple business units
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic financial planning.
• Manage job costing and financial analysis within a construction ERP environment.
• Oversee tax preparation and union payroll processes.
• Serve as a financial business partner to executive leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Forecasting & budgeting

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A Controller role can be hard to find with this level of visibility, influence, and business partnership. This opportunity offers a seat at the executive leadership table, oversight across multiple operating companies, and the ability to help drive an ambitious growth strategy within a well-established construction business.

Controller

Salary: $125,000 - $150,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a company with a strong history of success and a clear vision for future growth.
• Be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, partnering directly with company leaders on financial strategy and business decisions.
• Help shape forecasting, budgeting, and operational performance as the organization executes an aggressive growth plan.
• Join an organization with strong leadership alignment, minimal turnover, and a commitment to having the right people in key leadership positions.
• Influence process improvements, cost management initiatives, and financial performance across the business.
• Lead and develop accounting operations within a project-driven construction environment.

Key Responsibilities For The Controller

• Lead the month-end close process and preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Oversee financial reporting for multiple business units
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic financial planning.
• Manage job costing and financial analysis within a construction ERP environment.
• Oversee tax preparation and union payroll processes.
• Serve as a financial business partner to executive leadership.

Qualifications For The Controller

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 10+ years of accounting and finance experience.
• Prior leadership or management experience.
• Construction industry experience required; manufacturing or distribution backgrounds may also be considered.