Controller - Construction Trades Services
Easton, MA · On-site
Full-time
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Immediate Search — Career Staffing Talent (CST)
CST is conducting an immediate search for a hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations for a growing, operationally complex business. This is a high-visibility role for someone who can own financial reporting, budgeting, controls, and process improvement while serving as a trusted partner to leadership and field operations.
You will manage the financial engine of the organization—from accurate accounting records and timely financial statements to budgeting, cash-flow discipline, systems oversight, and actionable reporting for management decision-making.
Why This Role Matters
- Broad ownership: Lead core accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and accounting-process improvement.
- Operational impact: Deliver the information leadership needs to manage performance, identify risk, and make informed business decisions.
- Field-and-office connectivity: Oversee essential technology and communications infrastructure that keeps office and field teams connected and productive.
- Growth opportunity: Join an established organization with advancement potential across the Relco and Crete networks.
What You’ll Own
Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Plan, direct, and coordinate all accounting and finance operations.
- Maintain accurate accounting records, policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Manage the accumulation, consolidation, and analysis of financial data across the business.
- Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual internal financial statements.
- Coordinate external reporting requirements and preparation of the corporate annual report.
- Maintain accounting software, databases, and related financial systems.
- Manage outsourced accounting, tax, audit, or related service-provider relationships as needed.
Planning, Budgeting & Analysis
- Lead the annual budgeting process and maintain rolling forecasts.
- Analyze budget-to-actual performance, calculate variances, and escalate material issues to management.
- Develop management cost reports, operating metrics, and dashboards that support better decision-making.
- Provide leadership with clear, practical analysis of business performance, trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Assess existing accounting operations and implement improvements that increase accuracy, timeliness, scalability, and efficiency.
Controls, Cash Flow & Compliance
- Evaluate and strengthen accounting processes and internal-control systems.
- Maintain and enforce documented accounting policies and procedures.
- Ensure accounts receivable are collected promptly and support healthy cash-flow management.
- Support compliance with applicable tax requirements, accounting standards, and business policies.
- Handle financial, client, employee, and company information with sound judgment and strict confidentiality.
Technology & Operational Support
- Oversee key technology and communication systems supporting field and office personnel.
- Manage field technology needs, including company-issued cell phones, Microsoft Surface devices, and related tools.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technology deficiencies across office locations and field operations.
- Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to maintain reliable systems and communication workflows.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including meaningful responsibility for financial reporting, budgeting, and accounting operations.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, tax requirements, and business reporting.
- Demonstrated experience preparing and analyzing financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and variance reports.
- Experience improving accounting processes, controls, systems, and reporting workflows.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including advanced Excel capabilities.
- Working knowledge of accounting, payroll, and operational systems such as Sage, QuickBooks, UKG, and Salesforce.
- Clear written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to operational and executive audiences.
- A practical, solutions-focused mindset with strong judgment, discretion, and follow-through.
- A commitment to responsive, professional service for internal stakeholders, clients, vendors, and leadership.
Preferred Profile
- Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, or Finance Manager background in a multi-location, field-service, transportation, manufacturing, construction, or operationally intensive environment.
- Experience supporting decentralized teams with both financial systems and field technology needs.
- Comfortable moving between strategic analysis and hands-on execution when deadlines require it.
Compensation & Benefits
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Vacation and paid time off.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan.
- Strong culture with advancement opportunities across the Relco and Crete networks.
How to Apply
This is an immediate CST search. Submit your résumé through this posting, along with a brief note summarizing your experience leading accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.