SENIOR CONTROLLER

Position Summary

Marquis Construction Services is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Senior Controller to lead and oversee the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and job cost accounting functions.

The Senior Controller will report directly to the CFO and play a critical role in maintaining financial integrity, improving operational efficiencies, and providing accurate and timely financial information to support executive management and operational decision-making.

This position requires a hands-on financial leader with extensive construction accounting experience, strong analytical capabilities, and a demonstrated ability to develop accounting teams, implement process improvements, and leverage technology to improve financial performance.

The ideal candidate will understand the financial complexities of a large industrial construction organization and possess the leadership skills necessary to maintain a high-performing, accountable accounting department.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting

• • Direct all daily accounting activities, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and financial reconciliations.
  • Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
  • Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Oversee construction revenue recognition, work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, and contract profitability reporting.
  • Ensure proper accounting for accrued expenses, prepaid expenses, equipment costs, and intercompany transactions.
  • Coordinate financial audits, tax reporting, and interactions with external accounting professionals.
  • Provide the CFO with accurate financial analysis, management reporting, and recommendations.

2. Construction Job Cost Accounting

• • Oversee project accounting and job cost reporting across industrial construction and maintenance operations.
  • Ensure accurate allocation of labor, equipment, materials, subcontractor expenses, and overhead to individual projects.
  • Monitor project budgets, costs to complete, estimated margins, and financial performance.
  • Partner with project managers and operations leadership to identify cost overruns, margin erosion, and potential financial risks.
  • Oversee project billing, change order accounting, retainage, unbilled receivables, and revenue recognition.
  • Develop reporting procedures that provide management with timely visibility into project profitability.
  • Ensure accurate reconciliation between job cost systems and the general ledger.

3. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• • Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash management processes.
  • Monitor billing cycles, collections, payment schedules, and working capital requirements.
  • Prepare and maintain short-term cash flow forecasts for review with the CFO.
  • Identify opportunities to improve cash conversion, reduce outstanding receivables, and strengthen working capital.
  • Monitor underbillings, overbillings, retainage, and aging receivables.
  • Support the CFO in preparing financial information for banks and lenders.

4. Accounting Systems, Technology & Process Improvement

• • Oversee the effective utilization of Sage, Miter, and other financial management systems.
  • Ensure accurate integration of payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and job costing data.
  • Identify and eliminate unnecessary manual accounting processes.
  • Implement automation and technology solutions to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities.
  • Develop financial dashboards and standardized management reports.
  • Evaluate opportunities to use AI and modern financial technologies within accounting operations.
  • Establish procedures that ensure data integrity, system security, and appropriate financial controls.

5. Internal Controls & Compliance

• • Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive accounting policies and procedures.
  • Establish strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and minimize financial risk.
  • Ensure appropriate segregation of duties and financial authorization procedures.
  • Oversee compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and reporting requirements.
  • Monitor financial transactions for accuracy and adherence to company policies.
  • Identify accounting risks and recommend corrective actions to the CFO.

6. Leadership & Department Management

• • Lead, mentor, and develop the company's accounting personnel.
  • Establish clear departmental responsibilities, performance expectations, and accountability standards.
  • Evaluate employee performance and identify opportunities for professional development.
  • Promote a culture of accuracy, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
  • Improve communication and coordination between accounting, payroll, project management, and operations.
  • Ensure accounting responsibilities are completed accurately and within established deadlines.

7. Financial Analysis & Operational Support

• • Partner with the CFO to prepare annual budgets, financial forecasts, and performance analysis.
  • Analyze financial results against budgets, forecasts, and historical performance.
  • Identify trends and opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
  • Provide financial insight into labor utilization, equipment costs, overhead allocation, and project margins.
  • Support management in evaluating financial performance across business units, customers, and operating locations.
  • Assist the CFO with financial analysis related to equipment purchases, capital expenditures, and business expansion.

Required Qualifications

• • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in an accounting leadership position.
  • Significant construction accounting experience, preferably in industrial construction, specialty contracting, or industrial maintenance services.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, ASC 606 revenue recognition, WIP accounting, and percentage-of-completion accounting.
  • Extensive experience with job cost management, financial reporting, and construction contract accounting.
  • Demonstrated experience managing and developing accounting teams.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial management systems.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet financial reporting deadlines.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
  • Experience with Sage and Miter.
  • Experience in organizations generating $100 million or more in annual revenue.
  • Knowledge of union payroll, prevailing wage requirements, and multi-state construction operations.
  • Experience with surety bonding reporting and lender financial requirements.
  • Experience integrating accounting and payroll systems.
  • Familiarity with financial dashboards, automation, and AI-enabled accounting tools.
  • Experience with industrial maintenance contracts, shutdowns, turnarounds, and large capital projects.

Leadership Competencies

Accountability: Takes ownership of financial accuracy, departmental performance, and established deadlines.

Integrity: Maintains the highest standards of financial ethics, confidentiality, and professional judgment.

Operational Understanding: Recognizes how accounting processes and financial information affect field operations and project profitability.

Continuous Improvement: Proactively identifies inefficiencies and implements practical, measurable improvements.

Leadership: Builds strong teams, communicates expectations clearly, and holds personnel accountable.

Technology & Innovation: Embraces modern accounting systems, automation, and data-driven decision-making.

Business Partnership: Works collaboratively with the CFO, executive management, and operations to achieve company objectives.

Performance Expectations

The Senior Controller will be evaluated on the following key performance objectives:

• • Accuracy and timeliness of monthly financial reporting.
  • Reliability of job cost information and WIP reporting.
  • Effectiveness of accounting department operations.
  • Timeliness of billing, financial reconciliations, and collections support.
  • Strength of internal financial controls and audit readiness.
  • Successful implementation of accounting process improvements and automation.
  • Development, accountability, and performance of the accounting team.
  • Quality and responsiveness of financial information provided to the CFO and operational management.

About Marquis Construction Services

Marquis Construction Services provides construction and specialty contracting services supporting complex industrial operations and projects.

Our organization is committed to safety, quality, operational excellence, and delivering value to our customers.

We believe strong financial leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement are essential to our continued success.

Marquis Construction Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.