Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

1-800 Hansons is a rapidly growing, multi-location construction business backed by private equity is now seeking a highly driven, forward-thinking Controller. This individual will play a critical leadership role in strengthening the company's financial infrastructure, enhancing profitability, and enabling data-driven decision making. The Controller will serve as a strategic thought partner to the CFO and executive leadership team, helping steer the company through continued expansion, operational scaling, and transformation initiatives.

This is a hands-on, high-visibility position that blends strategic finance, technical accounting, operational insight, and process optimization. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments, embraces continuous improvement, and is energized by building best-in-class systems and financial discipline.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Lead the end-to-end monthly close process, ensuring timely, accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements and KPI reporting packages.
• Deliver insights by analyzing results, performing variance analysis, and identifying opportunities to strengthen financial performance.
• Build, enhance, and maintain detailed financial models, dashboards, and forward-looking forecasts to inform strategic decision-making.

Profitability, Operations & Business Partnership

• Drive margin improvement through rigorous product, project, and product-line profitability analysis.
• Collaborate with operational and departmental leaders to develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Provide clear, proactive financial guidance to support business initiatives, cost optimization, and growth opportunities.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Oversee all insurance, risk management, bank compliance, and treasury activities.
• Lead the annual financial audit and tax compliance process in coordination with external partners.
• Ensure strong internal controls, scalable processes, and disciplined financial governance fit for a growing PE-backed organization.

Systems, Process Improvement & Strategic Projects

• Continuously enhance and automate financial systems, reporting tools, and workflows to increase accuracy, visibility, and efficiency.
• Support integration activities related to acquisitions, system upgrades (e.g., Sage Intacct), and operational enhancements.
• Actively participate in/frequently leads special strategic initiatives that support long-term value creation.

Success Profile & Core Competencies

The ideal candidate is a proactive, analytical, and highly accountable finance leader who brings:

• Passion for Excellence & Continuous Improvement
• Strong Business Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
• High Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Strategic and Tactical Agility
• Exceptional Communication Skills
• Effective Project & Time Management
• Robust Technical Accounting Proficiency

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including hands-on responsibilities
• Prior supervisory experience with demonstrated leadership capability
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience in private equity-backed companies
• Project/job costing exposure (construction industry preferred)
• Sage Intacct expertise
• CPA or CMA certification
• Data analytics competency
• Acquisition integration experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $150,000 - $175,000 and bonus opportunities, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Full-time role with competitive benefits
• Reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer