Superior Communication Services | Framingham, MA
Full Time | $120,000 - $140,000 (plus bonus) | On Site
We're seeking a finance leader who brings experience, sound judgment, and the ability to drive results independently. This role is ideal for someone who has successfully led the accounting and finance function within a construction, specialty trades, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, or other project-based organization and understands the unique financial dynamics that come with managing projects, labor, job costs, cash flow, and growth.
This position will serve as a strategic partner to leadership by proactively identifying operational inefficiencies, recommending improvements, and implementing processes that enhance profitability, scalability, and decision-making across the business..
What You'll Be Responsible For
- Own the finance and accounting function, developing the processes, reporting, and controls needed to support continued growth.
- Leading monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
- Driving budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning initiatives.
- Managing job costing, work-in-progress reporting, revenue recognition, and project profitability analysis.
- Establishing and improving accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting structures.
- Providing financial insight and recommendations that support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Partnering with department leaders to improve performance, profitability, and accountability.
- Ensuring compliance with all financial, tax, and regulatory requirements.
- Building scalable financial processes to support continued growth.
- Leading, mentoring, and developing accounting team members.
Required Experience
- Significant accounting and finance leadership experience.
- Experience within a construction, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, facilities services, specialty contracting, or other project-based business environment.
- Strong understanding of job costing, project accounting, WIP schedules, percentage-of-completion accounting, revenue recognition, and project profitability analysis.
- Demonstrated success managing financial operations for a growing small-to-mid-sized organization.
- Experience developing processes and improving financial visibility across the business.
- Strong financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and cash management expertise.
- Experience leading and developing accounting teams.
What Will Set Candidates Apart
- Experience in construction and skilled trades organizations during periods of growth and operational expansion.
- Quantifiable accomplishments and measurable business impact.
- Examples of solving complex challenges with minimal supervision.
- A track record of continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Strong references who can speak to performance, reliability, and leadership.
For the right candidate, this is an opportunity to make a measurable impact within a company that values strong financial leadership and practical business insight.
Requirements
- 7–15+ years progressive accounting experience
- Experience in construction or trade industries strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of job costing and margin analysis
- Experience with multi-state operations
- Proven experience managing payroll and sales tax compliance
- Comfortable operating both strategically and transactionally
- Direct, clear communicator
- CPA preferred but not required
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Referral Program
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Matching
- EAP