Senior Controller — Construction & Project Finance

CompuData; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CBIZ Talent Solutions is assisting a privately held commercial roofing client on the east side in their search for a Controller. The Controller will lead all accounting operations, supervise one staff accountant, and partner with ownership to deliver timely financial insights.

This in-office role requires a detail-oriented, hands-on leader with GAAP knowledge who can manage GAAP reporting, close processes, budgeting, and job costing across projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• 7+ years progressive accounting experience with 3+ in leadership.
• Experience in construction or job-costing environments preferred.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations including GL, payroll, A/P and A/R.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Maintain internal controls related to revenue and project costs.
• Lead monthly and year-end close processes.
• Prepare financial statements and KPIs for ownership.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Coordinate job costing and construction project performance reporting.
• Supervise staff and oversee payroll compliance.
• Provide strategic financial insights to ownership.
• Collaborate with external advisors for tax and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP Knowledge

Financial analysis

Excel

Communication

Partnership with ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Tools

Foundation Software

Job description

CBIZ Talent Solutions is assisting a privately held commercial roofing client on the east side in their search for a Controller. The Controller will lead all accounting operations, supervise one staff accountant, and partner with ownership to deliver timely financial insights.

This in-office role requires a detail-oriented, hands-on leader with GAAP knowledge who can manage GAAP reporting, close processes, budgeting, and job costing across projects in a fast-paced environment.