Strategic Division Controller — Construction Projects

LHH; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO accrual

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

LHH is partnering with an established construction company to place an experienced Business Unit Controller who will oversee the financial operations of an entire division. This hands‑on leadership role manages all accounting functions, financial reporting, project accounting, and operational finance activities for a division.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of Controller experience in construction, deep WIP expertise, and a proven track record leading project-based accounting teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of Controller experience within the construction industry.
• Strong expertise in Work‑in‑Progress (WIP) reporting and analysis.
• Extensive experience with project accounting and construction job costing.
• Thorough understanding of percentage‑of‑completion accounting and construction financial reporting.
• Experience managing payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable functions.
• Demonstrated experience leading accounting teams and supporting operational leadership.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and finance operations for a division.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes with timely, accurate reporting.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and variances.
• Lead construction project accounting activities including job costing, revenue recognition, and profitability analysis.
• Maintain WIP schedules and reporting.
• Partner with operations and project teams to monitor financial results.
• Oversee accounts receivable and billing for timely collections and cash flow.
• Manage accounts payable processes and vendor relationships.
• Direct payroll administration with accuracy and compliance.
• Develop and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Support annual audits, tax requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify process improvements for efficiencies.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff.

Skills

WIP reporting

Project accounting

Construction job costing

Percentage‑of‑completion

Payroll, AR, AP

ERP systems

Excel

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA (preferred)

Tools

ERP accounting systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

LHH is partnering with an established construction company to place an experienced Business Unit Controller who will oversee the financial operations of an entire division. This hands‑on leadership role manages all accounting functions, financial reporting, project accounting, and operational finance activities for a division.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of Controller experience in construction, deep WIP expertise, and a proven track record leading project-based accounting teams.