Controller

Description

The Controller is a senior leadership role that blends financial stewardship with operational oversight, particularly in Accounting and HR. This role is responsible for managing the company’s financial health and ensuring that financial practices align with strategic goals. In companies of this nature—where field service, project-based work, and recurring maintenance are core operations—the controller must adapt financial and HR strategies to a dynamic, labor-intensive environment.

• Implement internal controls to prevent fraud and financial mismanagement.
• Oversee the monitoring of Overtime and reporting
• Track field labor hours and ensure proper job costing and classification.
• Oversee payroll processing (in-house or outsourced).
• Responsible for Vendor set up, fixed asset set up, tax payments as applicable.
• Manage insurance (workers’ compensation, liability, etc.).
• Preparation and file required HR and payroll reports (e.g., EEO-1, ACA, W-2s).
• Responsible for the preparation on individual and monthly combined contract statuses to review financial position of open jobs as well as job close out feedback.
• Responsible for monthly customer statements
• Address workplace issues, mediate disputes, and manage disciplinary processes.
• Forecast cash needs and monitor project billing cycles.
• Oversee compensation structures and wage compliance (FLSA, state laws).
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
• Responsible for ensuring customer compliance, COI, and payment portal management
• Responsible for Lien rights preservation
• Ensure compliance with prevailing wage/Davis-Bacon regulations when applicable.
• Responsible for Contract Project Job set up in Service Titan.
• Ensure a fair, inclusive, and legally compliant workplace culture.
• Responsible for Project Billing as well as oversight of Service Billing
• Maintain and update employee handbook and company policies.
• Coordinate safety and compliance training (e.g., OSHA, EPA).
• Manage AP/AR cycles to ensure adequate working capital.
• Analyze gross margin by project and identify underperforming jobs.
• Track and ensure license renewals.
• Develop annual budgets in collaboration with operations and project managers.
• Monitor actuals vs. budget and adjust forecasts accordingly.
• Analyze labor costs and benefits to ensure alignment with budget.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation.
• Oversee the administration of employee benefits (health insurance, retirement plans, etc.).
• Participate in executive decision-making and long-term planning.
• Preparation of financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Ensure compliance with labor laws (FMLA, ADA, EEOC, etc.).
• Work with project managers to develop accurate job estimates and budgets.
• Responsible to monitor collection activities
• Reconciling AP and AR accounts, credit card, and bank accounts
• Monitor project financial performance, change orders, and billing progress.
• Provide financial insights for strategic direction and operational decisions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records.
• Provide project-specific and service-line profitability analysis.
• Support employee development and skills training in collaboration with supervisors.
• Maintain training records and certifications.
• Collaborate with operations, service, and sales teams to align financial performance with business goals.
• Assist the CFO in month-end and year-end closings as needed
• Track direct and indirect costs for each job or project.
• Assist as needed with audits (financial, insurance, tax).

Requirements

9. HR Compliance

• Strong proficiency with construction/job-cost accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks Contractor or Service Titan).
• HRIS or payroll platforms (e.g. Paychex, ADP, Gusto).
• Knowledge of construction billing (AIA, progress billing, retainage).
• Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance