Executive Controller: Growth & Strategy (Construction)

CFS; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS, a respected construction company, is seeking a Controller to join the executive leadership table, overseeing multiple operating units and partnering with leaders on financial strategy. This role drives forecasting, budgeting, and operational performance as growth accelerates, with responsibility for month-end close, job costing, tax, and payroll processes in a project-driven environment.

The successful candidate will have 10+ years in accounting, a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 10+ years of accounting and finance experience.
• Construction industry experience required; manufacturing or distribution backgrounds may also be considered.
• Prior leadership or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process and prepare monthly financial statements.
• Oversee financial reporting for multiple business units
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic financial planning.
• Manage job costing and financial analysis within a construction ERP environment.
• Oversee tax preparation and union payroll processes.
• Serve as a financial business partner to executive leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Forecasting & budgeting

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

CFS, a respected construction company, is seeking a Controller to join the executive leadership table, overseeing multiple operating units and partnering with leaders on financial strategy. This role drives forecasting, budgeting, and operational performance as growth accelerates, with responsibility for month-end close, job costing, tax, and payroll processes in a project-driven environment.

The successful candidate will have 10+ years in accounting, a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, and