Explore Site Controller Jobs

Site Controllers oversee financial planning, accounting, and reporting for construction sites, industrial facilities, and other location-based operations. They connect day-to-day activity with broader business goals, helping leaders understand costs, manage budgets, and make informed decisions. Explore vetted Site Controller opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Does a Site Controller Do?

Responsibilities vary by employer and industry, but Site Controllers commonly prepare financial reports, monitor project budgets and forecasts, review costs and commitments, and maintain accurate accounting records. They may oversee month-end close, internal controls, audits, cash flow, and compliance while partnering with project managers and operational leaders to explain financial results and flag risks.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Senior Site Controller roles often call for a background in accounting or finance, experience supporting construction, manufacturing, energy, or other complex operations, and strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls. Employers may also value ERP and reporting-system expertise, analytical judgment, clear communication, and the ability to influence stakeholders across a site and corporate finance team. A CPA or other relevant credential may be preferred for some positions.

Find Your Next Site Controller Role

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its responsibilities, location, qualifications, and compensation details, then apply to roles that match your experience and career goals. Job requirements and pay vary by employer, industry, and location.

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$74K - $97K *

Drive project success by applying your technical expertise in controls design. Collaborate closely with project teams to deliver high-quality designs, meet project timelines, and support energy effici...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$97K - $143K *

Manage multiple projects in power distribution, ensuring customer satisfaction and project execution from sale to delivery. Collaborate with engineering and production teams to meet specifications and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $130K *

Lead the charge in overseeing field installation activities, ensuring safety and quality while coordinating with project managers and stakeholders to drive successful project execution and adherence t...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $135K *

Champion on-site installation leadership, ensuring safety and quality while coordinating with project teams and stakeholders. Drive project execution, manage schedules, and oversee field activities fo...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $135K *

Oversee on-site installation activities, ensuring safety and quality while coordinating with project teams and stakeholders. Drive project execution, manage schedules, and maintain effective communica...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $95K *

Elevate your career by supervising the electrical department, ensuring safety and compliance while coordinating workloads and providing technical support to optimize production efficiency...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $154K *

Elevate your career by coordinating project controls for complex engineering projects. Act as a key liaison, providing technical expertise and ensuring high-quality service delivery while mentoring ju...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$122K - $162K *

Deliver high-level project controls expertise, ensuring quality service and client satisfaction across multidisciplinary projects. Lead teams, manage risks, and mentor junior staff while driving opera...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$122K - $162K *

Empower project success by leading project controls for complex engineering projects. Collaborate with teams, manage budgets, and ensure quality delivery while mentoring junior staff and driving strat...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$122K - $162K *

Drive project controls excellence by coordinating activities, advising on complex issues, and ensuring high-quality service delivery across multidisciplinary projects. Lead teams, manage risks, and su...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$111K - $147K *

Lead project controls activities, ensuring high-quality service and client satisfaction. Provide technical expertise, manage multidisciplinary projects, and mentor junior staff while collaborating wit...

Quebec, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$111K - $147K *

Grow your career with a leading firm by managing project controls for complex engineering projects. Leverage your expertise to ensure quality delivery, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with client...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $130K *

Support the day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accurate billing, accounts payable/receivable, tax compliance, and month-end close. Lead a small accounting team while leveraging AI for efficiency...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Unlock financial excellence by leading the Accounting Department's operations, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic initiatives. Collaborate with teams to enhance financial reporting and interna...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Optimize financial reporting and internal controls while collaborating with departmental managers. Drive strategy and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and co...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the design and execution of automation projects, enhancing production efficiency through innovative robot cell implementations and integrated systems, while collaborating with third-party integra...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $101K *

Transform web experiences by owning and optimizing high-traffic properties, collaborating across marketing and development to enhance user engagement and drive performance through innovative tools and...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $105K *

Take ownership of financial management for complex engineering projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize cost performance, drive financial control, and support project procurement...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Drive project excellence by managing master schedules for multifamily residential developments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, data-driven execution from land acquisition to...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $176K *

Oversee configuration management for V-BAT systems, ensuring traceable, accurate records and change control across multiple stakeholders, enhancing operational readiness and customer support through m...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform financial operations by overseeing payroll and accounts payable, managing month-end closings, and leading budget preparation. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and accuracy while m...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Partner with us to lead financial strategy and operations for a $500M business. Drive growth, optimize performance, and ensure compliance while mentoring a dynamic finance team in a collaborative lead...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion effective interface management by leading coordination efforts, ensuring seamless integration across multidisciplinary teams, and driving project success through strategic communication and r...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $140K *

Partner with us to enhance financial integrity and reporting through hands-on management of the financial close, general ledger, and compliance. Drive process improvements and collaborate cross-functi...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to drive financial strategy and insights, enhancing profitability and resource allocation. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and compliance while influencing cross-functional decisions to o...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Site Controller?question toggle

    A Site Controller is a finance leader responsible for accounting, reporting, budgeting, and financial controls at a specific facility, construction site, or operating location. The role typically works closely with local operations and corporate finance.

  • What does a Site Controller do day to day?question toggle

    Daily work may include reviewing costs, tracking budgets and forecasts, preparing financial reports, supporting accounting close, maintaining controls, and advising site leaders about financial performance and risks.

  • What qualifications are common for Site Controller jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly seek a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, along with progressive finance or accounting experience. Relevant industry knowledge, ERP skills, and certifications such as a CPA may be advantageous or required depending on the position.

  • How much do Site Controller jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies with industry, location, company size, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; consult each listing for its stated compensation and eligibility details.

  • Where can I find Site Controller jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Site Controller openings on Ladders to explore vetted roles with compensation of $100,000 or more. Check listings for location, responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation information.