Project Controller - South of Boston

CFS

Norwell, MA

$130,000–$150,000 Per Year

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Job Description

Project Controller
Location: Norwell (up to 4 days/week in office)
Salary Range: $130-150K + bonus

Highlights of the Project Controller Opportunity:

The Company: A leading provider of electrical contracting and energy solutions specializing in complex commercial and industrial projects, including renewable energy and EV infrastructure.
The Growth: Experiencing rapid growth through strategic acquisitions that continue to expand capabilities and market reach.
The Position: Reporting to the CFO, this newly created position will lead project accounting and financial analysis efforts, providing insights that support operational decision-making and drive profitable growth
The Opportunity: Join a rapidly growing, acquisition-driven organization at an exciting stage of expansion, where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the finance function and help support the company's continued growth.

Project Controller Key Responsibilities:

Lead project financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, job costing, and profitability analysis.
Own WIP reporting, revenue recognition, monthly close support, and project cash flow forecasting.
Partner with project managers to develop budgets, validate estimates, and drive informed financial decision-making.
Monitor project performance, identify cost overruns and margin risks, and implement corrective actions.
Deliver timely financial reporting, variance analysis, and executive-level dashboards to leadership.
Improve financial processes, reporting capabilities, and ERP utilization while supporting integration efforts tied to company growth and acquisitions.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
5+ years of accounting, financial analysis, or project accounting experience, preferably within construction, electrical contracting, or a project-based environment.
Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and project financial management.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Experience with ERP systems and project management platforms with integrated job-costing functionality.
Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with operations and executive leadership.

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Numbers & Facts

Location	Norwell, MA
Industry	Financial Services
Salary	$130,000–$150,000 Per Year
Company Size	500 to 999 employees
Year Founded	1994
Website	http://www.cfstaffing.com/

About Company

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.