Controller (Commercial Construction)

Tiello; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Tiello LLC is seeking a Controller (Commercial Construction) to join their team in the greater Tewksbury MA area. You will oversee accounting operations, drive accurate financial reporting, and build scalable processes to support growth, working closely with ownership.

Ideal candidates bring senior accounting leadership experience in GC environments, expertise in job costing, internal controls, and GAAP compliance, with a hands-on, proactive approach to drive efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role in commercial construction.
• Strong knowledge of financial statements, reconciliations, reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with S-Corp structures and GAAP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Improve job costing, cost tracking, and WIP reporting; strengthen internal controls.
• Provide ownership with clear financial visibility into profitability, cash flow, and performance.

Skills

Financial leadership

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Procore

Sage 300/Timberline

Job description

Job Title: Controller (Commercial Construction)

Location: Tewksbury, MA

Compensation: $135,000 – $175,000 Base Salary DOE + performance bonus + full benefits

About the Opportunity

Tiello is partnered with a highly regarded General Contractor in their search for a Controller (Commercial Construction) to join and grow with their team in the greater Tewskbury MA area. This is an opportunity to work directly with ownership, strengthen accounting operations, improve financial reporting, and build scalable processes to support continued growth.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Review and resolve accounting discrepancies while improving processes, accuracy, and internal controls.
• Provide ownership with clear financial visibility into profitability, cash flow, expenses, and business performance.
• Coordinate accounting personnel and collaborate with the team on tax and reporting requirements.
• Improve job costing, cost tracking, and work-in-progress (WIP) reporting.
• Partner with ownership and operations to continue building scalable financial processes supporting the team’s growth.
• Oversee and coordinate the team’s financial planning and reporting in accordance with GAAP while ensuring compliance with local and federal regulations
• Communicate effectively with both internal leadership, team members, and external entities

Qualifications/Requirements

• Proven experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or in a Senior Accounting leadership role with a respected General Contractor.
• Strong knowledge of financial statements, reconciliations, reporting, internal controls, and month-end close.
• Experience improving accounting processes and resolving financial discrepancies.
• Experience working with an S-Corp.
• Proficiency with Procore and/or Sage 300/Timberline.
• Self-motivated and hands-on.
• Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related, preferred.
• CPA preferred, but not required.

Tiello LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.