Controller

CFS; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Occasional work-from-home

Modern office near Frederick, MD

401(k) match

Healthcare coverage

Generous PTO

Job summary

CFS, a stable family-oriented construction company near Frederick, MD, seeks a Controller to lead the accounting function and partner with ownership. This role offers visibility, opportunity to mentor a small team, and a classic daytime schedule with occasional work-from-home flexibility.

You will oversee day-to-day accounting, WIP reporting, month-end close, and project financials, driving performance with ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting leadership experience.
• Construction industry accounting experience required.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Experience with ProContractor/Trimble/Viewpoint/Spectrum/Vista accounting software is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial operations.
• Manage and review Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end close processes.
• Oversee job costing and project financial reporting.
• Lead and develop the accounting team, including payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable functions.
• Partner with ownership on financial planning and business performance.

Skills

Leadership

WIP reporting

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ProContractor/Trimble/Viewpoint/Spectrum/Vista

Job description

Currently looking for a Controller role where you can make a visible impact while working directly with ownership. This is an opportunity to lead the accounting function for a stable, family-oriented construction company with strong leadership access and long-term growth potential. Experience with ProContractor/Trimble/Viewpoint/Spectrum/Vista accounting software is a requirement.

Controller

Salary: up to 125K

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Report directly to the Owner and serve as a key financial leader within the organization
• Lead and mentor a small accounting team while influencing company-wide financial operations
• Join a financially stable construction company with more than 40 years of industry success
• Enjoy a highly collaborative, team-oriented culture where employees genuinely support one another
• Gain exposure to all aspects of the business in a visible leadership role
• Flexible environment that understands family commitments and allows occasional work-from-home flexibility when needed
• Work from a modern office near Frederick, MD with a consistent daytime schedule and early Friday finish
• Competitive 401(k) match with enhanced employer contributions
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage with employer-paid contributions for employees and dependents
• Generous PTO structure with all time off combined into a single flexible bank

Key Responsibilities For The Controller

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial operations
• Manage and review Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end close processes
• Oversee job costing and project financial reporting
• Lead and develop the accounting team, including payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable functions
• Partner with ownership on financial planning and business performance

Qualifications For The Controller

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of accounting leadership experience
• Construction industry accounting experience required
• CPA strongly preferred
• Experience with ProContractor/Trimble/Viewpoint/Spectrum/Vista accounting software is a requirement

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