Construction Controller
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Job Description
Job Description
About the Company
We’re hiring an experienced Director of Finance / Controller to lead financial strategy and operations for a long‑standing Midwest civil construction firm with 80+ years of industry credibility and a tightly knit, family culture.
About the Role
You’ll step into a critical leadership role focused on owning financial operations, driving accuracy and controls across accounting and reporting, and partnering with executive leadership to support growth and operational excellence. This role reports to the CEO and sits on the leadership team, helping shape financial planning, budgeting, audit success, and job‑level performance for projects ranging from $500K–$2.5M across multiple Midwestern states. Responsibilities Lead full cycle finance, accounting, month‑end close, and financial reportingManage daily cash flow, forecasts, and financial controlsOversee annual audit process and complianceDrive job costing, Work In Progress (WIP) analysis, ERP transitions, and improvementsSupervise and develop accounting team (AP, AR, payroll, tax, reporting)Partner with CEO and leadership on budgeting, strategy, and financial modelingOwn GL, reconciliations, and accuracy for internal and external reportingContribute to leadership decision‑making via insightful financial analysis and forecasting Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent professional experience Required Skills 10+ years accounting & finance experienceConstruction industry experience requiredStrong background in month‑end close, GL, reconciliations, audit readiness, and cash managementExperience with job costing, WIP, and leading finance teamsERP transition and systems experience highly desirableFamiliarity with civil construction, utilities, horizontal drilling, or similar project environments a plusCollaborative leader with excellent communication skills and integrityDemonstrated ability to thrive in a small‑team, supportive environmentFamiliarity or willing to adapt to EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) Pay range and compensation package Competitive
salary:
$130,000 – $170,000 DOEFull
benefits:
healthcare, vision, dental, HRA contributions401(k) / retirement planning benefitsPaid Holidays + generous PTO vacation schedule increasing with tenurePaid sick days and work‑life balance supportStable 8am–5pm schedule with flex hours, typically ~40–50 hrs/weekMeaningfulgrowth opportunity toward CFO as the company scalesBe part of a 4th‑generation, family‑oriented culture where most team members have tenures of 10+ years Equal Opportunity Statement Note: This is an onsite role (not remote). Open to relocation to Sheboygan, WI.
The company will not provide visa sponsorship for this position. If you have accounting leadership experience in a construction environment, we welcome your application
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