Controller

We're partnering with a family-owned, growth-stage construction services company (~$45M revenue, ~300 employees) that is intentionally professionalizing its finance function as it prepares to double in size over the next 5–7 years.

The company is intentionally transitioning from a family-run operation to a
professionalized, mid-market organization
, while preserving its strong culture and long-tenured team.

This is a true build-and-lead Controller role. You'll step in as the company's first dedicated Controller, owning the accounting function end-to-end, developing the team, strengthening controls, and modernizing processes while partnering closely with the CFO and ownership.

Why this role stands out:

• Real authority and visibility

• Opportunity to elevate people, processes, and systems

• Long-tenured team with a strong family culture

• Flexible, trust-based environment (not a clock-watching culture)

• Leadership views this hire as an investment in growth, not a cost

About the Controller:

This is a
newly created Controller role
and a key leadership hire. This hire represents a strategic decision to
level up leadership, systems, and structure
as the business scales.

Ownership views this role as a
long-term investment in growth
, not a transactional backfill.

What You'll Own

• Lead and develop the accounting team (AP, AR, Billing, Collections, Payroll, Senior Accountant)
• Own month-end and year-end close, GL, reconciliations, external audit, and reporting
• Build and formalize internal controls and GAAP-compliant processes
• Oversee tax coordination with external advisors (sales, payroll, income taxes)
• Drive process improvement, automation, and systems scalability
• Oversee, assist in selecting, and be an integral part in an ERP Implementation
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Partner closely with the CFO and ownership during a high-growth phase

Who This Role Is For:

• A Controller who enjoys
  building and improving
  , not just maintaining
• A strong people leader who can coach, mentor, and elevate a team
• Someone comfortable professionalizing processes in a family-owned environment
• A leader who wants real ownership, visibility, and long-term runway

Background & Experience Needed for the Controller:

• 12–15+ years progressive accounting experience
• Prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience
• CPA strongly preferred
• ERP Implementation experience a plus
• Construction or project-based experience highly preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Base:
  $150K–$170K (flexible for the right leader)
• Bonus:
  10–20% (plus discretionary quarterly bonuses)
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Multiple medical plan options
• PTO: Officially 3 weeks, functionally flexible
• Trust-based, non–clock-watching culture