Are you a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment? Do you enjoy building processes, creating structure, and partnering with executive leadership to drive business decisions? If so, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Our client is a rapidly growing construction and manufacturing company that has been doubling revenue year over year. As growth continues at an impressive pace, they are seeking a Controller to lead the accounting and finance function, establish scalable processes, and serve as a trusted business partner to the President.

This is more than a traditional Controller role. You'll have the opportunity to build the accounting team, help implement a new ERP system, improve financial visibility, and position yourself for future advancement into a CFO-level role.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• High-growth company with significant career advancement potential
• Opportunity to build and lead the accounting function
• Direct partnership with the President and leadership team
• Visible impact on company strategy and performance
• Professional, collaborative, and fun culture that values accountability
• Competitive compensation package: $110,000 - $140,000+ based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits including:
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Upcoming 401(k) Match Program
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays

Highlighted Duties:

• As the senior financial leader, you'll be responsible for both the day-to-day accounting operations and the strategic financial management of the business.
• Lead all accounting and finance activities for the organization
• Partner with the President to provide financial insights and strategic guidance
• Develop financial reporting, KPIs, dashboards, and business analytics
• Support growth initiatives through forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
• Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, and cash management
• Manage project accounting and job cost reporting
• Monitor and analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules
• Oversee percentage-of-completion accounting and project profitability analysis
• Support and review AIA billing processes and contract accounting
• Collaborate with operations and project teams to improve project financial performance
• Build and develop accounting processes that can scale with company growth
• Evaluate workflows and implement efficiencies and controls
• Serve as the financial lead for an upcoming ERP implementation
• Help recruit, develop, and mentor future accounting team members

Highlighted Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Progressive accounting leadership experience, preferably as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager
• Strong background in construction accounting
• Seeking experience with: Project Accounting, Work-in-Progress (WIP) Reporting , Job Cost Accounting, AIA Billing, Financial Reporting and Analysis and Budgeting and Forecasting
• Experience implementing or optimizing ERP systems is helpful
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically
• Strong leadership, communication, and business partnering skills
• CPA or CMA is a plus, but not required

This information is a brief job summary for recruiting purposes only and does not constitute the entire job description, duties, or requirements.

 Talis Group is an equal opportunity employer.  All registrants are considered based upon their skills, performance, potential, and other qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.