Strategic Corporate & Project Controller – Hybrid Role

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Norwell (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Corporate & Project Controller in Norwell, MA, to lead corporate accounting and project finance as a key partner to operations. The role reports to the CFO and supports strategic growth through robust financial processes and controls.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $140,000–$155,000 plus bonus, with up to four days in the office weekly. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in project-based finance and strong Excel/ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience in construction or project-based industries.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, close, revenue recognition, WIP, job costing, and project profitability.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/reporting tools; CPA or public accounting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and maintenance of strong accounting controls across multiple entities.
• Oversee project accounting functions including WIP reporting, revenue recognition, job costing, cash flow forecasting, and profitability analysis.
• Partner with project managers and operational leaders to monitor project performance, manage financial risks, and improve overall profitability.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting to support strategic decision-making and business growth.
• Support acquisition due diligence, integration activities, and the standardization of financial processes across newly acquired entities.
• Drive process improvements, ERP optimization, and the development of scalable reporting and business intelligence capabilities.

Skills

Communication

Excel

ERP systems

Budgeting & forecasting

WIP & job costing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Corporate & Project Controller in Norwell, MA, to lead corporate accounting and project finance as a key partner to operations. The role reports to the CFO and supports strategic growth through robust financial processes and controls.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $140,000–$155,000 plus bonus, with up to four days in the office weekly. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in project-based finance and strong Excel/ERP experience.