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Controller | Assistant Controller


Job Location:

Hartford, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 120 - 150
Posted: 21 August 2026 (19 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Construction Controller $120K$150K

Hartford CT area

A well-established commercial construction contractor is looking for an experienced Construction Controller to take ownership of its accounting and finance function.

This is an opportunity to step into a key financial leadership position with a company generating approximately $9M$15M annually and employing roughly 40 people.

The companys longtime Controller is leaving after 16 years but will remain available during a transition period to help the incoming Controller get fully acclimated to the business.

What Youll Own
  • Monthly financial reporting and close

  • WIP schedules and revenue recognition

  • Job costing and project profitability

  • Cash-flow forecasting

  • Budgeting and financial planning

  • AP/AR oversight

  • Banking relationships

  • Internal controls and accounting processes

  • Coordination with outside CPA firms

  • Financial reporting and analysis for ownership and project management

What Theyre Looking For

The ideal candidate is currently a Controller or Assistant Controller within construction and has experience independently managing a companys accounting and finance function.

Key experience includes:

  • Construction accounting

  • WIP reporting

  • Job costing

  • Cash-flow forecasting

  • Budgeting

  • Construction financial reporting

  • ERP/accounting systems

  • Working directly with ownership

Experience with a commercial subcontractor or specialty contractor is highly preferred.

A Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance is required and CPA or CPA-track candidates are preferred.

Compensation

$120000$150000 depending on experience and qualifications.

This is an excellent opportunity for a construction accounting professional who wants to move beyond transactional accounting and become a true financial partner to company ownership.


Confidential inquiries encouraged.
If youre open to exploring growth-oriented opportunities apply below or connect directly for a confidential conversation.



Required Experience:

Junior IC