Controller, Construction (140K-150K+Bonus), Hybrid

LHH is seeking a Controller for a well-established, multi-branch organization in the industrial services sector. This company supports complex, project-based operations and is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong leadership abilities and a solid foundation in job cost tracking, financial reporting, and WIP schedule management. The ideal candidate will bring both hands-on accounting experience and strong communication skills to collaborate across departments and ensure accuracy in all financial activities.

This position pays 140K-150K+Bonus. This is a Hybrid position and in office ONLY 3 days per week.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations across multiple business units, ensuring accurate recording, coding, and reconciliation of transactions
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and adjustments
• Manage work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and detailed job cost tracking to support percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
• Serve as a key accounting liaison to project managers, branch managers, and department heads
• Collaborate closely with billing and accounts payable teams to ensure invoices, purchase orders, and payments are accurate and processed on time
• Review payroll reports and coordinate with payroll staff to resolve any discrepancies and ensure timely, accurate compensation
• Monitor and analyze financial performance of active projects, identify variances from budget, and provide insights to operational leadership
• Enforce internal controls and accounting policies in alignment with GAAP
• Prepare and present branch-level and consolidated financial statements and reports for senior leadership
• Support budget and forecasting activities by supplying timely, accurate cost data
• Coordinate and support annual audits and tax filings, preparing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and shorten close cycles
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing guidance and supporting professional development
• Maintain audit-ready records and thorough financial documentation year-round

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited institution (CPA preferred but not required)
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role
• Strong knowledge of project-based accounting, job cost billing, and WIP schedule management (industry experience in construction, engineering, or industrial services is a plus)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems (Acumatica preferred)
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration

If you are interested in this job or other Accounting and Finance career opportunities from LHH Recruitment Solutions please email Rami Muhanna at Sign in to view email or visit our website at www.lhh.com