Controller

Solomon Page; Stoughton (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Solomon Page is seeking an experienced Controller for a well‑established construction and engineering firm. You will oversee accounting operations, ensure GAAP compliance, and deliver accurate financial reporting to senior leadership and field teams.

The role reports to the CFO and requires strong Excel skills, CPA preferred, and 7+ years of experience in accounting/finance within construction or engineering sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA designation preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience with growth in responsibility.
• Hands-on experience across full accounting cycle including payroll, AP, AR, billing, job cost accounting, and financial reporting.
• Prior construction/engineering industry experience is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Produce financial reports summarizing historical results and projecting future activity.
• Manage monthly close for company and client P&L, balance sheets, and budget variance reports.
• Review trial balances and ensure accruals and reserves for financial accuracy.
• Deliver monthly reporting packages to senior management and field leadership.
• Conduct variance analysis against plan/forecast and drive corrective actions.
• Lead monthly work-in-process reviews across active projects.
• Partner with CFO on annual budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure adherence to GAAP, internal controls, SOPs, and SOX through audits.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Audit coordination

Payroll

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel Advanced

ERP systems

Job description

Our client, a well-established construction and engineering firm, is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting operations. Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will be responsible for the integrity of the company's financial reporting and serve as a key resource for both senior leadership and field operations teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a accounting professional to take ownership of a broad finance function within a thriving organization.

• Brockton, MA (On-Site) $130,000 – $140,000 + Bonus Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Produce financial reports that summarize historical results and project future business activity, including income, expenses, and earnings.
• Manage the monthly close process for company and client profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and budget variance reports.
• Review trial balances and ensure proper accruals and reserves are in place to uphold financial accuracy and integrity.
• Deliver timely and accurate monthly financial reporting packages to senior management and field operations leadership.
• Conduct variance analysis against plan and forecast, clearly communicating findings and driving corrective actions where needed.
• Lead monthly work-in-process reviews across active projects.
• Partner with the CFO on the development of annual budgets and forecasts aligned with corporate financial objectives.
• Ensure adherence to GAAP, internal controls, standard operating procedures, and Sarbanes‑Oxley compliance through regular account audits.
• Protect company assets by establishing and maintaining a strong internal controls environment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for both internal and external audit activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA designation preferred.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with demonstrated growth in responsibility over time.
• Hands‑on experience across the full accounting cycle, including payroll, accounts payable, billing, accounts receivable, job cost accounting (percentage of completion), and financial reporting.
• Prior experience in the construction or engineering industry is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate financial data into clear insights for both finance and non‑finance audiences.