Controller

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 (drywall and metal framing) serving general contractors throughout Connecticut on their search for a Controller. Our client has built its reputation on strong client relationships, consistent project execution, and a collaborative, and low-turnover culture as many team members have been with the company for a decade or more.

Our client is looking for a Controller to take full ownership of the financial operations function as the company continues to grow.

About the Role

This is a hands-on, high-visibility position reporting directly to ownership. You won’t just be closing the books, you’ll be a strategic financial partner, providing the forecasting, analysis, and foresight that helps guide company decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction accounting professional ready to take full ownership of a finance function and grow into a broader leadership role over time.

Key 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

What We’re Looking For

• Strong background in construction accounting; subcontractor/specialty trade experience strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience with WIP schedules, job costing, and construction-specific revenue recognition
• Familiarity with AIA billing and continuation billing a plus
• Experience with construction-focused ERP systems
• CPA a plus, not required
• A proactive communicator who can identify financial risks and opportunities before they become problems
• Comfortable operating with autonomy in a lean, close-knit team environment
• Strong Excel skills; cloud-based collaboration tools
• $120,000–$150,000 base salary, commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus tied to company profitability
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off (accrued) plus paid holidays

Culture

Our client maintains an open-door, collaborative environment where every role matters and no one operates in a silo. Leadership regularly shares business performance and forecasting with key team members, and the company prioritizes a healthy, low-drama work environment even when the pace picks up.

Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.