Project-Focused Controller: ASC 606 & GAAP Expert

Cobalt Service Partners, LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Professional development support

Job summary

Cobalt Service Partners is building a leading commercial access and security integration platform in North America. We hire Controllers to lead accounting operations for operating companies across multiple locations, overseeing monthly close, project revenue, job costing, and financial analysis to inform leadership decisions.

Our roles demand technical accounting expertise, strong GAAP knowledge, and experience with ERP systems in multi-entity environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical accounting, including public accounting, audit/assurance, or complex operational accounting.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, including ASC 606, % of completion, and WIP accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems in multi-entity or growing environments; payroll tools (ADP) valued.

Responsibilities

• Close and reporting: run monthly close and improve speed/accuracy.
• Project revenue: manage ASC 606 revenue recognition for projects & inventory.
• Job costing: own cost visibility and margin analysis with operations.
• Analysis & forecasting: prepare EBITDA, cash flow, and relevant analyses.
• Accounting maturity: assist in moving from cash to accrual accounting and data transition.
• Transactional finance: oversee payroll, AR, AP, and expenses; delegate where needed.
• GAAP discipline: reinforce GAAP across the accounting function.

Skills

Technical accounting

GAAP knowledge

Excel & data modeling

Self-starter

Communication skills

Education

CPA certification

Tools

ADP Payroll

ERP platforms

Job description

Cobalt Service Partners is building a leading commercial access and security integration platform in North America. We hire Controllers to lead accounting operations for operating companies across multiple locations, overseeing monthly close, project revenue, job costing, and financial analysis to inform leadership decisions.

Our roles demand technical accounting expertise, strong GAAP knowledge, and experience with ERP systems in multi-entity environments.