Controller - Timberline

Leoforce; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking an experienced Controller for our Timberline division to oversee accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls in our construction projects. You will manage the month-end close, job costing, WIP, revenue recognition, and cash flow while ensuring GAAP compliance.

You will lead a small accounting team, partner with project managers and operations, review change orders, manage budgets and forecasts, and coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a controller/ accounting manager role.
• Construction industry experience with job costing, WIP, and revenue recognition.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end close and GAAP reporting.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, and profitability; analyze variances.
• Manage WIP, revenue recognition, and change orders.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, AR/AP, and billing.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning with leadership.
• Maintain internal controls and compliance with regulations.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Job costing

Cash flow management

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Leadership

Communication

Project accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage 300 CRE

Viewpoint Vista

CMiC

Procore Financials

Job description

Controller - Timberline

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management & Reporting: Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes, prepare financial statements, and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Job Costing & Project Accounting: Monitor project budgets, job costs, labor expenses, materials, subcontractor costs, and overall project profitability. Analyze cost variances and identify opportunities to improve margins.
• WIP & Revenue Recognition: Manage work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, percentage-of-completion calculations, overbillings and underbillings, and revenue recognition for construction projects.
• Cash Flow & Working Capital: Oversee cash flow forecasting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, collections, and retainage to maintain healthy working capital.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Partner with project managers and executive leadership to develop annual budgets, project forecasts, and financial plans.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Establish and maintain effective accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls while ensuring compliance with tax regulations, financial reporting requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Team Leadership: Manage and develop the accounting team, oversee daily accounting operations, and promote accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Project & Operational Support: Collaborate with project managers, operations, and executive leadership to review project performance, evaluate cost overruns, monitor change orders, and support strategic decision-making.
• Audit & Tax Coordination: Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and other financial partners to support audits, tax filings, and financial compliance.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Evaluate and improve accounting processes, reporting tools, and financial systems to increase efficiency, accuracy, and visibility into business performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager capacity.
• Prior experience in the construction industry or a project-based business environment.
• Strong understanding of construction accounting, including job costing, WIP schedules, percentage-of-completion accounting, retainage, and project profitability.
• Experience overseeing month-end close, financial statement preparation, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and applicable tax and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing and developing an accounting team.
• Proficiency with construction accounting software and ERP systems such as Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint Vista, CMiC, Procore Financials, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyze complex financial and operational data.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to partner effectively with project managers, operations teams, and executive leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CMA certification.
• Experience with general contracting, commercial construction, civil construction, or specialty contracting.
• Experience supporting multiple projects, entities, or business units.
• Familiarity with subcontractor agreements, lien waivers, change orders, bonding requirements, and construction contract billing.
• Experience implementing accounting systems, strengthening internal controls, and improving financial reporting processes.

A bit about us:

We are seeking an experienced Controller to oversee the company’s accounting and financial operations within the construction industry. This individual will be responsible for financial reporting, job costing, budgeting, cash flow management, and internal controls while ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with applicable accounting standards. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of construction accounting, including work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, percentage-of-completion accounting, project profitability, and subcontractor management.

Why join us?

• Opportunity to play a key leadership role in the company's financial and operational performance.
• Direct partnership with executive leadership and project teams.
• Ability to improve accounting processes, financial visibility, and project profitability.
• Opportunity to contribute to the company's continued growth and long-term success.

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