Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

We are seeking a Controller to support our client's growing business. The Controller is a key financial leadership role responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance for a growing, PE-owned construction company. This position ensures the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial results, leads monthly/quarterly/annual close processes, manages the accounting team, and partners with executive leadership on strategic initiatives, including active M&A activity.

The Controller will be a proactive, hands‑on leader capable of enhancing financial discipline, improving reporting quality, and building scalable financial processes aligned with rapid growth.

• Lead preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Develop and maintain key financial dashboards, KPIs, job-cost reporting, and variance analyses targeted for PE sponsor and executive leadership needs.
• Deliver high‑quality reporting packages to ownership, including performance commentary, trend analysis, and operational insights.
• Work closely with FP&A (or CFO/CEO if no FP&A function) to support forecasting, budgeting, and long‑range planning.

• Oversee all day‑to‑day accounting functions including AP, AR, payroll, job costing, billing, revenue recognition, WIP schedules, fixed assets, and general ledger integrity.
• Manage month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to deadlines.
• Optimize accounting systems and processes to support a high‑growth environment, including ERP improvements and workflow automation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements, including tax filings, audits, and regulatory submissions.

• Establish, enhance, and maintain strong internal controls aligned with PE governance expectations.
• Develop accounting policies and procedures to improve consistency, accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial consultants.

• Own all aspects of job costing, WIP reporting, and revenue recognition across multiple projects and business units.
• Provide oversight for contract terms, billing accuracy, lien releases, retainage, and project closeout processes.
• Serve as a strategic partner to project managers and operations leaders in evaluating project profitability and risk.

• Prepare monthly financial packages, KPIs, and covenant reporting required by PE sponsors and lenders.
• Support the development of value‑creation initiatives and operational improvement programs.
• Ensure financial transparency, scalability, and discipline consistent with PE standards.

• Lead accounting due diligence efforts for active and future acquisitions.
• Evaluate financials, internal controls, systems, and risk areas of target companies.
• Support integration planning and execution, including chart‑of‑accounts alignment, policy harmonization, systems migration, and post‑close financial reporting.

• Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team to support a growing multi‑entity environment.
• Build a strong culture of accountability, accuracy, continuous improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• 7‑12+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with experience in construction, contracting, or project‑based industries.
• Experience in a private‑equity‑owned environment, or fast‑paced, highly analytical setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, WIP accounting, and construction revenue recognition.
• Demonstrated success improving accounting systems, internal controls, and reporting processes.
• Hands‑on leadership style with the ability to manage both strategic responsibilities and detailed accounting work.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner with PE sponsors, executive leadership, and…