Strategic Controller for Growth in Construction Finance

Louth Callan; Enfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Louth Callan is seeking a Controller to own and scale the company’s financial infrastructure as we grow. You will drive GAAP reporting, POC revenue recognition, and strong internal controls across multiple EPC projects.

You will partner with the Founder & CEO to manage cash, working capital, and strategic financial planning, while mentoring a growing accounting team in a high-growth construction environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 3–5 years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leadership role.
• Direct experience with construction or EPC accounting, including percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, WIP, job costing, and progress billing.
• Proven ability to own the full close process and produce clean, decision-useful financials in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong systems aptitude (ERP/accounting platforms; experience with construction-specific tools such as Trimble, Vista, Sage 300 CRE, or similar is a plus).
• Excellent communication skills — able to translate numbers into clear insights for non-financial leaders and field teams.
• Hands-on builder mentality: willing to roll up sleeves, create process from scratch, and scale systems as the company grows.

Responsibilities

• Own the full close process and GAAP financial statements.
• Lead percentage-of-completion (POC) revenue recognition, WIP schedules, over/under billing analysis, and job cost-to-complete forecasting across all active projects.
• Produce management reporting packages (P&L by project and company, cash flow, backlog, working capital, KPI dashboards) for the CEO and leadership team.
• Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and surety/bank reporting requirements.
• Design, implement, and optimize internal controls; select and implement accounting/ERP systems as the company scales.
• Partner with CEO and project leadership on financial strategy, capital structure, pricing discipline, and risk.

Skills

Communication skills

Construction accounting

POC revenue recognition

WIP / job costing

ERP systems knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification preferred

Tools

Trimble HeavyJob/HeavyBid

Sage 300 CRE

ERP accounting platforms

Job description

Louth Callan is seeking a Controller to own and scale the company’s financial infrastructure as we grow. You will drive GAAP reporting, POC revenue recognition, and strong internal controls across multiple EPC projects.

You will partner with the Founder & CEO to manage cash, working capital, and strategic financial planning, while mentoring a growing accounting team in a high-growth construction environment.