We are partnering with the CFO at a well-respected construction company in Bridgeton, MO, to hire a Controller for their growing accounting and finance team. The organization is a long-standing, employee-owned design-build mechanical contractor with over 70 years of success delivering HVAC and process systems across commercial, industrial, healthcare, and mission-critical environments nationwide.
With approximately $70M in annual revenue and a strong reputation across the Midwest and beyond, the company offers the stability of an established contractor combined with a collaborative, team-oriented culture. As an ESOP, employees directly benefit from the success of the business.
The Controller is positioned as the successor to the CFO and will lead and develop a team of five across AP, AR, payroll, and general accounting, while enhancing financial reporting and visibility across the organization.
This is a fully onsite role based in Bridgeton, MO.
Responsibilities
• Lead and develop a team of 5 accounting professionals across AP, AR, payroll, and general accounting
• Oversee full cycle accounting, including month-end and year-end close processes
• Manage job cost accounting, WIP schedules, and revenue recognition in a construction environment
• Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Perform and review account reconciliations, accruals, and balance sheet activity
• Partner with project managers and operations to analyze job performance and cost tracking
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting processes
• Assist with ERP optimization, including current use of Sage 300 CRE and potential transition to Sage Intacct
• Collaborate with executive leadership on financial strategy and reporting improvements
• Support audit and compliance activities as needed
Qualifications
• Years of progressive accounting experience
• Construction accounting experience required, including WIP and job costing
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and project-based accounting
• Proven leadership experience managing or mentoring a team
• Experience with Sage 300 CRE required; exposure to Sage Intacct is a plus
• CPA strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and team-building abilities
• Ability to partner cross-functionally with operations and leadership
What’s In It For You
• Full-Time Direct Hire Permanent Position
• Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Strong long-term career growth with a clear path toward senior leadership
• Direct mentorship and succession opportunity under the CFO
• Stable, well-established company with a 70-year+ track record
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with strong employee retention
• Exposure to large-scale, complex construction and data center projects
• Opportunity to impact systems, reporting, and financial strategy