Senior Controller | ESOP Construction Accounting Leader

Martin Painting; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health benefits

401(k)

PTO & holidays

Bonus potential

Job summary

Martin Painting & Coating Co. seeks an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function for a $20M commercial/industrial painting contractor. You will own financial reporting, job costing, and internal controls, advising ownership on strategy and performance as the senior finance leader.

The role focuses on construction accounting, WIP management, and percent-of-completion across active jobs, with ESOP ownership culture and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance required; CPA strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with controller-level leadership.
• Construction industry accounting—WIP, %-of-completion, job costing, change orders, retainage.
• Experience with construction software such as Deltek ComputerEase or similar.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close with accurate financial statements.
• Manage AP, AR, payroll, GL, and reconciliations; internal controls and policies.
• Oversee WIP, JP costing by project, and revenue recognition per completion.
• Lead audits, tax filings, budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections.
• Collaborate with project managers/estimators to reconcile job costs.

Skills

Construction accounting

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA strongly preferred

Tools

Deltek ComputerEase

Sage 300 CRE

Foundation

Viewpoint

Job description

Martin Painting & Coating Co. seeks an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function for a $20M commercial/industrial painting contractor. You will own financial reporting, job costing, and internal controls, advising ownership on strategy and performance as the senior finance leader.

The role focuses on construction accounting, WIP management, and percent-of-completion across active jobs, with ESOP ownership culture and growth opportunities.