Controller

Orionplacement; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

Orionplacement in Springfield, MA, seeks a senior accounting leader to manage day-to-day operations, oversee GL, AP, AR, payroll, budgeting, and project accounting for a growing, project-driven construction organization. This on-site, full-time role partners with executive leadership to shape strategy and drive financial performance.

You will mentor staff, improve controls, coordinate audits, and deliver dashboards and variance analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Minimum 1+ year of construction or mechanical contracting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Experience with job costing and WIP reporting preferred.
• Experience with Sage Timberline/Sage 300 CRE or similar construction accounting software preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• CPA or CMA preferred but not required.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, billing, and fixed assets.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes with accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare financial statements, executive dashboards, budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Oversee job costing, project accounting, Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting, and revenue recognition.
• Partner with Project Managers to monitor project performance, profitability, budgets, and financial risks.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, working capital, and treasury activities.
• Oversee billing, collections, accounts receivable, and cash management.
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial compliance.
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, insurance, bonding, and regulatory reporting.
• Improve accounting systems, financial reporting, and operational processes.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop accounting staff while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Forecasting

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Sage Timberline / Sage 300 CRE

Job description

Pay

$135,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Play a key leadership role in shaping the financial success of a growing, project-driven construction organization.
• Partner directly with executive leadership to influence strategy, profitability, and operational performance.
• Lead a talented accounting team while driving process improvements and financial best practices.
• Gain broad exposure across project accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and business operations.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition assistance, paid parental leave, and bonus potential.
• Join a stable company with a strong reputation and long-term commitment to employee growth.

Location

Springfield, MA – This is a full-time, on-site leadership opportunity where you’ll work closely with executives, project managers, and operations teams to drive business success.

Note

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, along with 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience and at least 1 year of construction or mechanical contracting experience.

About Us

We’re a well-established, project-driven organization committed to delivering exceptional results through financial excellence, operational collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our team values integrity, innovation, accountability, and professional growth. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Lead all day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, billing, and fixed assets.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes with accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare financial statements, executive dashboards, budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Oversee job costing, project accounting, Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting, and revenue recognition.
• Partner with Project Managers to monitor project performance, profitability, budgets, and financial risks.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, working capital, and treasury activities.
• Oversee billing, collections, accounts receivable, and cash management.
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial compliance.
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, insurance, bonding, and regulatory reporting.
• Improve accounting systems, financial reporting, and operational processes.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop accounting staff while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Minimum 1+ year of construction or mechanical contracting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Experience with job costing and WIP reporting preferred.
• Experience with Sage Timberline/Sage 300 CRE or similar construction accounting software preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• CPA or CMA preferred but not required.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You’ll join a collaborative leadership team where your financial expertise directly influences company performance. We believe in empowering our employees, investing in professional development, and creating opportunities to make a lasting impact on the business.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance