Overview
Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager Jobs in Watertown, USA at CFS
Controller
A High-Impact Financial Leadership Role in a Growing Construction Environment
About The Opportunity
This is not a traditional, back-office Controller role.
You’ll serve as a key financial leader within a growing construction organization—partnering closely with operations, influencing project performance, and helping drive scalable, profitable growth.
We’re seeking a hands-on Controller with strong construction accounting expertise who can bring structure, insight, and accountability to the finance function. This is an opportunity to step into a visible role where your work directly impacts decision-making at the leadership level.
About the Organization
- Established and stable company with a strong reputation in its market
- Mid-sized team with consistent year-over-year growth
- Provides specialized contracting and service-based solutions
- Long-standing client relationships across institutional and commercial sectors
- Collaborative leadership team with a practical, team-first approach
- Focused on sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term employee retention
What You’ll Own Financial Leadership & Reporting
- Lead and manage the monthly close process with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
- Prepare and deliver financial statements in accordance with GAAP and industry standards
- Maintain and analyze Work in Progress (WIP) schedules, including percent-complete and margin projections
- Partner with external financial advisors on year-end close and financial reviews
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial systems and reporting tools
Project & Operational Partnership
- Collaborate closely with project and operations teams to monitor financial performance
- Provide insight into job costing, variances, and profitability
- Support billing processes, including progress billing and contract compliance
- Help drive consistency in cost coding and financial tracking across projects
- Contribute to bid support and financial components of project planning
Cash Flow & Business Performance
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and project-level financial needs
- Develop and maintain short-term cash flow forecasts
- Support budgeting and forecasting initiatives
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and visibility
- Provide leadership with actionable financial insights to support decision-making
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead and develop a small accounting team across AP/AR and payroll functions
- Establish clear processes, accountability, and structure within the department
- Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented team environment
- Act as a key contributor to cross-functional leadership discussions
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations, prevailing wage requirements, and industry standards
- Support audits, bonding requirements, and insurance processes
- Maintain strong internal controls and financial safeguards
What You Bring
- 5–10+ years of accounting/finance experience, with construction industry experience required
- Strong expertise in:
- WIP & percentage-of-completion accounting
- Job costing and cost coding
- Prevailing wage compliance
- Experience with construction accounting systems (e.g., Sage or similar)
- Proven ability to partner effectively with operations and project teams
- Hands-on, proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills
Why This Role
- High visibility and direct impact on business performance
- Opportunity to shape and improve financial processes in a growing company
- Close partnership with leadership and operations
- Stable environment with long-term growth potential
Title: Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager
Company: CFS
Location: Watertown, USA
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