Controller

Controller

Job Description

The Controller oversees the day-to-day financial operations of the company, ensuring accurate accounting, robust financial reporting, and effective supervision of office systems and staff. This role manages core accounting functions, supports project-related financial activities, and maintains strong internal controls to support informed business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily company financial operations, including maintaining office systems and supervising accounting and administrative staff.
• Manage month-end close processes, including reconciliations and internal reporting, to ensure accurate and timely financial accounting.
• Take full ownership of the balance sheet, reviewing general ledger reconciliations and supporting workbooks for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare accounts payable and accounts receivable reports, including collections, daily processing, and tracking of incoming and outgoing invoices.
• Produce weekly certified payroll reports, union reports, work-in-progress (WIP) reports, insurance documents, and employee benefits documentation.
• Prepare and maintain weekly job cost and payroll data to support project tracking and financial analysis.
• Maintain employee certification and qualification records, ensuring all required credentials remain current and properly documented.
• Process new hires, separations, and employee status changes in coordination with payroll and benefits requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and standard operating procedures related to new project start-up requirements, billing, and job cost analysis for labor and materials.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide accurate financial information that supports operational and strategic decisions.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated experience managing month-end close processes and financial reconciliations.
• Strong proficiency in financial reporting, including internal management reporting and balance sheet ownership.
• Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting and account reconciliations.
• Proficiency in preparing and managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, including collections and invoice tracking.
• Experience preparing certified payroll, union reports, work-in-progress (WIP) reports, and related financial documentation.
• Ability to manage job cost and payroll data, particularly in a project-based environment.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain accurate employee certification and qualification records.
• Ability to process employee lifecycle changes, including onboarding, separations, and status changes, in coordination with payroll and benefits.
• Knowledge of and adherence to company policies and standard operating procedures related to billing and job cost analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Business and/or Accounting.
• Previous experience as a Controller in the construction industry.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to interpret and analyze financial data to support project performance and cost control.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in financial documentation and reporting.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to identifying process improvements and strengthening internal controls.
• Capability to work independently while effectively supervising and supporting staff.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Beaufort, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $125000.00/yr.

Comprehensive benefits package.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Beaufort,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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