Controller

PCG; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Pcgrecruit's client is seeking a hands-on Controller to manage day-to-day financial operations, accounting controls, and operational reporting for a construction/manufacturing portfolio in Baton Rouge. Reporting to the CEO, you will lead budgeting, cash flow, payroll, and job-costing, delivering pragmatic financial insights to drive growth.

You will oversee a small accounting team and partner with field operations and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 5+ years of senior accounting or financial management experience in construction or manufacturing.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, job costing/WIP reporting, and hands-on ERP management.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities; CPA/MBA/Big 4 background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership for forecasting, budgeting, and long-term capital planning.
• Lead ERP system optimization to produce KPI and cost reports for operations.
• Oversee payroll, payables, receivables, and tax strategies with HR impact.
• Manage month-, quarter-, and year-end closes and coordinate with auditors.
• Oversee project estimating, bidding, and contract negotiations; monitor cost performance.
• Ensure GAAP compliance, internal controls, and regulatory filings.
• Provide financial oversight of production efficiency, downtime, and cost impacts.
• Assist with insurance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Job costing / WIP reporting

ERP system management

Leadership

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A well-established client of ours is seeking a hands-on Controller to manage day-to-day financial operations, accounting controls, and operational reporting.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this role oversees budgeting, cash flow, payroll, financial reporting, and job-cost accounting while delivering practical financial insights to support business growth.

Additionally, the Controller will oversee a small accounting team and work closely with leadership, production teams, and field operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong construction and/or manufacturing accounting experience, hands-on ERP expertise, and the ability to work effectively with senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Planning:

• Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insight, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and long-term capital planning.
• Lead the management and optimization of the custom ERP system to generate timely KPI and operational cost reports.
• Oversee financial and tax strategies, performance metrics, and HR benefits strategy.

Financial & Accounting Management:

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, coordinating with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Oversee all accounting transactions, including payroll, payables, receivables, fleet, and capital procurement.
• Maintain detailed job costing and Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting reflecting production volume, raw material usage, labor efficiency, and project profitability.
• Enforce GAAP-compliant accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory filings.

Operations & Risk Management:

• Work directly with field and plant personnel to analyze production efficiency, downtime, and cost impacts.
• Provide financial oversight for project estimating, bidding, and contract negotiations.
• Manage corporate commercial insurance policies, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation strategies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience: 5+ years of senior accounting or financial management experience within the construction or manufacturing sector.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of GAAP, detailed job costing/WIP reporting, and hands-on ERP system management.
• Leadership & Communication: Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization—from plant operations to executive owners.
• Preferred: CPA, MBA, or Big 4 / public accounting background.

Compensation: $140k + Bonus