Our client is a trusted commercial electrical contractor dedicated to delivering highquality electrical solutions for commercial buildouts renovations and longterm service contracts throughout North Carolina South Carolina and Virginia. With a strong emphasis on safety precision and communication our client partners with general contractors developers and property owners to ensure projects are completed on time on budget and built to the highest standards.
Our client is seeking an experienced and hands-on Controller to lead the companys accounting and financial operations. This role will oversee day-to-day accounting functions ensure financial accuracy and provide strategic financial insight to support business growth. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting leadership experience preferably within the construction or contracting industry and is comfortable operating in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Accounting & Financial Management
- -Oversee all general accounting functions including general ledger reconciliations and month-end close
- -Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records and reporting
- -Prepare monthly quarterly and annual financial statements
- -Manage cash flow budgeting and financial forecasting
- -Maintain internal controls and support continuous process improvement
- Billing & AR & AP Oversight
- -Oversee invoicing processes ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- -Monitor accounts receivable and support collections efforts
- -Supervise accounts payable processes including vendor payments and expense management
- -Ensure alignment between contracts billing and financial records
- Payroll & HR Support
- -Oversee payroll processing ensuring accuracy and compliance
- -Support basic HR functions such as employee records onboarding coordination and benefits administration
- -Ensure compliance with employment regulations and company policies
- Reporting & Compliance
- -Produce financial reports for leadership and ownership
- -Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
- -Coordinate with external accountants on year-end close and audits
- -Maintain proper documentation and audit readiness
- Leadership & Collaboration
- -Partner with leadership to provide financial insights and recommendations
- -Collaborate with operations and field teams to ensure financial alignment
- -Serve as a key point of contact for internal financial inquiries
Qualifications
5 years of accounting experience with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior-level role
Prior experience in construction contracting or a related industry strongly preferred
Strong understanding of financial reporting general ledger accounting and internal controls
Experience with accounting software and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Familiarity with construction accounting systems (e.g. Buildops Sage Procore) is a plus
Experience with payroll processing and basic HR functions preferred
Excellent analytical organizational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Our client is a trusted commercial electrical contractor dedicated to delivering highquality electrical solutions for commercial buildouts renovations and longterm service contracts throughout North Carolina South Carolina and Virginia. With a strong emphasis on safety precision and communication ou...
Our client is a trusted commercial electrical contractor dedicated to delivering highquality electrical solutions for commercial buildouts renovations and longterm service contracts throughout North Carolina South Carolina and Virginia. With a strong emphasis on safety precision and communication our client partners with general contractors developers and property owners to ensure projects are completed on time on budget and built to the highest standards.
Our client is seeking an experienced and hands-on Controller to lead the companys accounting and financial operations. This role will oversee day-to-day accounting functions ensure financial accuracy and provide strategic financial insight to support business growth. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting leadership experience preferably within the construction or contracting industry and is comfortable operating in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Accounting & Financial Management
- -Oversee all general accounting functions including general ledger reconciliations and month-end close
- -Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records and reporting
- -Prepare monthly quarterly and annual financial statements
- -Manage cash flow budgeting and financial forecasting
- -Maintain internal controls and support continuous process improvement
- Billing & AR & AP Oversight
- -Oversee invoicing processes ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- -Monitor accounts receivable and support collections efforts
- -Supervise accounts payable processes including vendor payments and expense management
- -Ensure alignment between contracts billing and financial records
- Payroll & HR Support
- -Oversee payroll processing ensuring accuracy and compliance
- -Support basic HR functions such as employee records onboarding coordination and benefits administration
- -Ensure compliance with employment regulations and company policies
- Reporting & Compliance
- -Produce financial reports for leadership and ownership
- -Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
- -Coordinate with external accountants on year-end close and audits
- -Maintain proper documentation and audit readiness
- Leadership & Collaboration
- -Partner with leadership to provide financial insights and recommendations
- -Collaborate with operations and field teams to ensure financial alignment
- -Serve as a key point of contact for internal financial inquiries
Qualifications
5 years of accounting experience with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior-level role
Prior experience in construction contracting or a related industry strongly preferred
Strong understanding of financial reporting general ledger accounting and internal controls
Experience with accounting software and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Familiarity with construction accounting systems (e.g. Buildops Sage Procore) is a plus
Experience with payroll processing and basic HR functions preferred
Excellent analytical organizational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
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