Controller

Superior Communication Services

$120K — $140K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-15+ years of progressive accounting experience required.
  • Strong background in construction or trade industries preferred.
  • Expertise in job costing and margin analysis essential.
  • Experience managing multi-state operations.
  • Proven track record in payroll and sales tax compliance management.
  • Comfortable with both strategic and transactional tasks.
  • Direct and clear communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Own the finance and accounting function, developing necessary processes and controls.
  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
  • Drive budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning initiatives.
  • Manage job costing and project profitability analysis.
  • Establish and improve accounting processes and internal controls.
  • Provide financial insight to support decision-making.
  • Partner with department leaders to enhance performance and profitability.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance offered.
  • Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account.
  • Paid Time Off provided.
  • Company covers Life Insurance expenses.
  • Referral Program available.
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) included.
Full Job Description
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

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