Controller / CFO

DealHub Ltd.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

DealHub Ltd. in Cleveland, OH, is seeking a Controller / Chief Financial Officer to lead financial operations, drive risk management, and partner with the CEO on strategic transformation.

This hands-on role covers accounting, cash flow forecasting, banking relations, and administrative oversight within a growing construction business. You will close monthly books under US GAAP, manage WIP and job costing, and collaborate with estimators and project managers on bid strategy and margins.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a financial leadership role in construction/engineering.
• Deep knowledge of WIP schedules, POC accounting, and job costing.
• Experience managing financial operations and payroll.
• Experience with banking lines and surety bonding relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations across job costing, AP, AR, billing, payroll, and GL.
• Direct monthly close, financial reporting, and WIP schedules under US GAAP.
• Manage banking facilities and surety bonding relationships.
• Partner with Estimators and PMs on bid strategy and project margins.
• Coordinate audits and tax filings; drive process improvements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Financial analysis

Cash flow forecasting

Education

CPA designation preferred

Tools

Construction software

Job description

Controller / Chief Financial Officer

Location: Cleveland, OH

Position Type: Full Time, Office Based

Industry: Construction

Overview

We are partnered with a mid-size heavy civil contractor in Cleveland to appoint a newly created Controller / CFO to lead financial operations, direct risk management, and serve as a strategic partner to the executive team as the business continues to grow and transform.

Working directly with the Owner / CEO, you will take full ownership of accounting, WIP management, cash flow forecasting, banking/bonding relationships, as well as administrative oversight and business transformation initiatives. This is a hands on leadership role fit for a proven leader who understands the nuances of the construction sector and has the ability to drive process improvements and systems overhaul.

Deliverables

• Lead accounting operations across job costing, AP, AR, billing, payroll, and general ledger.
• Act as a commercial partner to the CEO/Owner, developing and supporting strategic business and succession planning.
• Direct monthly close, financial reporting, and WIP schedules under US GAAP standards.
• Manage banking, credit lines, and surety bonding capacity to support ongoing projects.
• Partner with Estimators and PMs on bid strategy, equipment CapEx and project margins.
• Drive active collections, timely project billing, and cash flow forecasting.
• Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and external CPA and partner relationships.
• Upgrade job cost accounting systems to streamline field/office workflows.
• Direct and encourage the automation of financial and administrative workflows.

Requirements

• Significant progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a financial leadership role in the construction or engineering sector.
• Deep knowledge of WIP schedules, POC accounting, and job costing.
• Direct experience managing financial operations and payroll.
• Strong background in managing banking credit lines and surety bonding relationships.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with non-financial stakeholders.
• CPA designation is preferred.
• Proficiency with construction specific software.

Package

• Starting base salary of $150,000 to $180,000 depending on experience.
• Performance bonuses and incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• PTO plus paid company holidays.