Senior Construction Controller | Lead Finance & Strategy

Orion Placement; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement in Springfield, MA seeks a seasoned accounting leader to oversee day-to-day accounting operations for a growing, project-driven construction organization. You will manage month-end close, project accounting, WIP reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and internal controls while partnering with executives to shape strategy, profitability, and financial performance.

This full-time, on-site role offers a comprehensive benefits package, opportunity to lead a talented team, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Minimum 1+ year of construction or mechanical contracting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Experience with job costing and WIP reporting preferred.
• Experience with Sage Timberline/Sage 300 CRE or similar construction accounting software preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• CPA or CMA preferred but not required.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, billing, and fixed assets.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes with accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare financial statements, executive dashboards, budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Oversee job costing, project accounting, Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting, and revenue recognition.
• Partner with Project Managers to monitor project performance, profitability, budgets, and financial risks.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, working capital, and treasury activities.
• Oversee billing, collections, accounts receivable, and cash management.
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial compliance.
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, insurance, bonding, and regulatory reporting.
• Improve accounting systems, financial reporting, and operational processes.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop accounting staff while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team.

Education

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

5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience

1+ year construction/mechanical contracting experience

Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and organizational skills

Tools

Sage Timberline/Sage 300 CRE

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Job description

Orion Placement in Springfield, MA seeks a seasoned accounting leader to oversee day-to-day accounting operations for a growing, project-driven construction organization. You will manage month-end close, project accounting, WIP reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and internal controls while partnering with executives to shape strategy, profitability, and financial performance.

This full-time, on-site role offers a comprehensive benefits package, opportunity to lead a talented team, and