Controller

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. is seeking a Controller to lead the financial operations for a growing construction business in Burlington, MA. The role focuses on accurate reporting, project-level financial performance, and long-term planning in a hands-on environment.

You will guide daily accounting activities, partner with project managers and ownership, and shape financial processes to scale while ensuring strong internal controls and risk management.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and clear communication skills.
• Experience with construction accounting and job costing.
• Proficiency in WIP reporting and financial analysis.
• Ability to coordinate with project managers and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements.
• Manage job costing, project profitability, and WIP reporting.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash flow.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls.
• Coordinate with project managers and ownership on project financial performance.
• Manage banking relationships, audits, insurance, and bonding requirements.

Skills

leadership

communication

problem-solving

construction accounting

job costing

WIP reporting

Job description

Controller

Overview

As Controller, you will lead the financial operations for a growing construction business in Burlington, MA, ensuring accurate reporting and informed decision-making. You will guide project-level financial performance and long-term planning while managing daily accounting activities. This role partners with project managers and ownership to drive profitability and strong internal controls. You will shape financial processes that support scaling and risk management, in a practical, hands‑on environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements
• Manage job costing, project profitability, and WIP reporting
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash flow
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls
• Coordinate with project managers and ownership on project financial performance
• Manage banking relationships, audits, insurance, and bonding requirements

Key requirements

• leadership
• communication
• problem-solving
• construction accounting
• job costing
• WIP reporting