Project Controller

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Hanover (MA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is partnering with a growing construction-focused organization to hire a Project Controller in Hanover, MA. You will oversee multiple construction project finances, manage budgets, forecasts, and WIP schedules, and work with project managers to optimize profitability.

The role demands at least 5 years of accounting/finance experience in construction, strong Excel, and collaboration with operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience in construction.
• Experience with WIP reporting, job costing and project accounting.
• Understanding of percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong collaboration with project managers and operations teams.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial management of multiple construction projects.
• Maintain and analyze project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Prepare and review Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules.
• Monitor job costing and track project profitability.
• Partner with project managers to evaluate project performance and financial results.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Review contract billing, change orders, and revenue recognition.
• Support month-end close activities, reconciliations, and project accruals.
• Identify financial risks and provide recommendations to improve project outcomes.

Skills

WIP reporting

Job costing

Project accounting

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Job description

Project Controller

Location: Hanover, MA 02339
Schedule: 4 Days Onsite / 1 Day Remote
Salary: Up to $150,000

CFS is partnering with a growing construction-focused organization seeking an experienced Project Controller to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with strong project accounting, job costing, and construction industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial management of multiple construction projects
• Maintain and analyze project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports
• Prepare and review Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules
• Monitor job costing and track project profitability
• Partner with project managers to evaluate project performance and financial results
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Review contract billing, change orders, and revenue recognition
• Support month-end close activities, reconciliations, and project accruals
• Identify financial risks and provide recommendations to improve project outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience within the construction industry
• Strong experience with WIP reporting, job costing, and project accounting
• Understanding of percentage-of-completion accounting and construction financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience working closely with project managers and operations teams
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary up to $150,000
• Hybrid schedule with 4 days onsite
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Stable, growing organization with strong leadership
• Opportunity for long-term career growth