Business Unit Controller

Position Summary

The Company is seeking a highly experienced Controller to lead the financial and accounting operations of the business. This role is a key member of the leadership team and is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, supporting operational decision-making, and managing the full back-office function. The Controller will partner closely with the President of Operations and VP of Finance to drive financial performance, strengthen controls, and support strategic initiatives.

This position offers the opportunity to work within a well-established, values-driven organization known for safety, integrity, and operational excellence in construction and infrastructure services.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Reporting

- Provide executive-level financial reporting and analysis to the President of Operations, VP of Finance, and operational leadership, delivering actionable insights on revenue, project costs, margins, indirect costs, SG&A, and variances.

- Lead the monthly financial close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting in accordance with GAAP and company policies.

- Exercise judgment over revenue recognition, estimates, and reserves across a variety of contract types, including fixed-price and variable-price contracts.

- Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results, forecasts, and key performance metrics.

- Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, internal controls, and SOX requirements, partnering with corporate finance as needed.

Forecasting, Budgeting & Strategy

- Lead the annual budgeting and financial planning process, ensuring alignment with strategic and operational objectives.

- Prepare and analyze rolling forecasts, including revenue, margin, indirect cost, SG&A, and capital expenditure projections.

- Actively participate in senior leadership discussions related to pricing, bids and proposals, capital investments, and strategic growth initiatives.

- Provide financial modeling and decision support for new projects, contract negotiations, and capital allocation decisions.

Back Office & Administrative Management

- Oversee and manage the back-office functions, including:

- - Payroll administration and compliance

- Accounts Payable (AP) processing and vendor management

- Accounts Receivable (AR) billing, collections, and cash application

- Manage working capital with a strong focus on timely billing, cash collections, and accurate job cost reporting.

- Establish, document, and improve back-office processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.

- Serve as the primary liaison with shared services or corporate teams related to payroll, AP, AR, and accounting support.

People Management & Leadership

- Directly manage and develop back-office and front-office personnel, ensuring appropriate staffing, training, and performance management.

- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the administrative and finance teams.

- Provide leadership and mentorship to staff, supporting professional development and succession planning.

Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement

- Maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting, job cost accounting, and cash management.

- Assess existing processes and controls, implementing improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and transparency.

- Support internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of findings.

- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, contractual, and corporate requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).

- CPA license strongly preferred.

- Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including at least 3 years in a Controller or senior finance leadership role.

- Construction, infrastructure, or project-based accounting experience preferred, including percentage-of-completion accounting.

- Experience working within a multi-entity or corporate structure; familiarity with SOX controls and public-company-level reporting a plus.

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights for operational leaders.

- Proven leadership ability with experience managing teams across accounting and administrative functions.

- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with ERP and job cost systems.

Personal Attributes

- Strategic thinker with strong execution and organizational skills.

- Collaborative, hands-on leader with a client-first and solution-oriented mindset.

- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment.

- High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.