Finance Controller — Construction Accounting & Projects

Orion Placement; Woodbury (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Orion Placement seeks a Finance Controller in Woodbury, CT, on-site, to own the monthly close and strengthen accounting processes. The role collaborates with leadership and operations to drive profitability and project performance across North America.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in construction accounting, strong job costing, and advanced Excel skills. This is a performance-driven environment with growth opportunities and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of Finance Controller or Financial Controlling experience.
• 4+ years of construction accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP schedules, percentage of completion accounting, and project revenue recognition.
• Experience with QuickBooks.
• Experience with payroll processes including ADP, 401(k), W-2, W-3, and 1099 reporting.
• Knowledge of state sales tax compliance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience supporting financial audits.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the monthly financial close process.
• Develop and strengthen internal accounting processes and controls.
• Manage journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Oversee WIP schedules, deferred revenue, and project accounting.
• Ensure accurate job costing and project profitability reporting.
• Partner with operations to improve financial visibility across active projects.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Support cash management, billing, collections, and financial analysis.
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Support audits and year-end financial reporting.
• Utilize QuickBooks, Excel, and financial reporting tools to improve efficiency.
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to leadership.

Skills

Job costing

WIP schedules

Percent of completion

Project revenue recognition

Financial reporting

Communication

Analytical

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

ADP

Excel

Job description

Orion Placement seeks a Finance Controller in Woodbury, CT, on-site, to own the monthly close and strengthen accounting processes. The role collaborates with leadership and operations to drive profitability and project performance across North America.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in construction accounting, strong job costing, and advanced Excel skills. This is a performance-driven environment with growth opportunities and a collaborative culture.