Controller

Job Summary

John Burns, a century-old leader in utility construction, electrical infrastructure, and telecommunications, is committed to building and maintaining essential infrastructure systems. With a strong financial foundation and a diverse, skilled workforce, we’re poised for continued progression. Our focus on customer problem-solving and innovation sets us apart.

We are seeking a strategic and collaborative finance leader to join our growing, profitable construction services company as Controller. This role offers an opportunity to shape the financial future of a well-established, Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) infrastructure company experiencing significant expansion.

We’re looking for you to do the following:

As Controller, you will be a key member of our leadership team, providing financial and administrative oversight across our Texas office. You will build upon our existing foundation to drive process improvement, implement best practices, and support our strategic growth initiatives. Your leadership style should foster collaboration, accountability, and a results-oriented culture.

We’re looking for you to do the following:

As Controller, you will be a key member of our leadership team, providing financial and administrative oversight across our Texas office. You will build upon our existing foundation to drive process improvement, implement best practices, and support our strategic growth initiatives. Your leadership style should foster collaboration, accountability, and a results-oriented culture.

Financial Leadership:

- Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with company goals

- Ensure accurate and timely financial statements (e.g., corporate dashboards, monthly gross profit)

- Manage cash flow and optimize working capital

- Oversee financial planning, analysis, and reporting

Operational Efficiency:

- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems

- Implement and maintain strong internal controls

- Implement a new ERP system (CMiC) currently only used in Chicago office

- Lead and develop the finance team

Risk Management:

- Identify and mitigate financial risks

- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and industry standards

Qualifications:

- Proven financial leadership experience in the construction industry

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- CPA preferred

- Proficiency with Construction ERP systems, preferably CMiC

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

- 10+ years in Commercial Construction Accounting - 5+ years as a controller

- Managed portfolio of Revenue over $100M

- Primarily self-performed work vs GC (General Contractor)

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary, bonus potential, comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401k, and profit sharing.

Next Steps

The ideal candidate will join us during an exciting period of growth and transformation. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our financial future.

Pay: From $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k) 5% Match

- Disability insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person