Controller

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

Lead the accounting function. Own the details. Drive confidence in the numbers.

R.H. White is seeking a Controller to lead the day-to-day accounting operations for a diversified construction and service organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role is responsible for financial reporting, month-end close, job cost accounting, internal controls, tax oversight, audit coordination, and the development of a high-performing accounting team.

This role is ideal for an accounting professional who thrives on accuracy, accountability, process discipline, and continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by ensuring the integrity of financial information while supporting operational and strategic decision-making.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and 10+ years experience.
• Progressive accounting leadership experience with responsibility for financial reporting and internal controls.
• Experience with job cost accounting, project accounting, or construction accounting.
• Strong understanding of month-end close, reconciliations, financial statements, and audit support.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to analyze complex issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and professional judgment.
• CPA and construction industry experience are highly desirable.

Why Join R.H. White?

This is an opportunity to become the trusted accounting leader within a long-established, financially strong, and still growing organization. You'll work closely with executive leadership, influence key business decisions, improve systems and processes, and help build the future of the Accounting department. The role offers meaningful responsibility, professional autonomy, and the ability to make a lasting impact.

At R.H. White, our day-to-day work is construction, and we do it well.

Our Core Purpose, however, is to create well-being for our people, our customers, and our communities. We've been doing it for 100 years and we are always looking for team members that want to be part of something special.

We could list a variety of construction things we do, the projects that we win, and the accolades we have received, but we would rather tell you about our culture. For instance, our employees selected three charities to dedicate our 100th-anniversary fundraising efforts and we presented each organization - Easterseals, Alzheimer's Association, and The Greg Hill Foundation - with $100,000 checks following nine months of fundraising. Now, that is living our core purpose!

Additionally, our team members regularly volunteer with organizations that help to fight food insecurity, revitalize homes and neighborhoods, raise money for cancer and other diseases, and participate in charitable missions that are important to them and their families.

We don't only build things; we build careers. That's why our Employee Development Department manages our Construction Management Trainee (CMT) and our Foreman Development Programs. Our Leonard H. White Training Center is regularly abuzz with craft skills training and leadership learning activities as well. Yes, we have tuition reimbursement too. It's been an amazing 100 years - just ask our people!

So, if you're looking for a dynamic and rewarding career with a diversified, profitable, and sustainable business - that holds Employee Safety as a core value -

R.H. White Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

R.H. White is an equal opportunity employer

that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.