We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team on a contract basis in Newburyport, Massachusetts. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in stabilizing our site-level accounting and financial operations while ensuring the continuity of critical processes. This is a contract position designed for 6-12 months, providing an excellent opportunity to contribute to key financial functions and collaborate with leadership.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the monthly financial close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.<br>• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics at the site level.<br>• Prepare detailed financial presentations for site leadership teams and provide ad hoc analyses as needed.<br>• Conduct cost accounting and gross margin analysis in collaboration with sales and operations teams.<br>• Manage job costing for capital sales, ensuring accurate cost allocation and supporting invoicing processes.<br>• Analyze manufacturing costs and variances to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency.<br>• Act as a trusted financial advisor to operations, sales, and site leadership, providing actionable insights to support decision-making.<br>• Document standard operating procedures (SOPs), workflows, and system processes to ensure clarity and repeatability.<br>• Identify and implement process improvements within existing financial systems to enhance operations.<br>• Support the stability of current financial systems and provide input for potential future system implementations.
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a growing large construction company specializing in energy infrastructure to locate a <strong>Financial Controller</strong> for a full-time position with benefits.</p><p><br></p><p>This is on-site position, must live in Maine.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal Controller candidate will have the following skills and experience:</p><ul><li>Construction industry or similar field: engineering, energy, utilities, etc.</li><li>Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or similar field.</li><li>Project Accounting knowledge</li><li>Revenue Recognition, labor/materials or similar</li><li>Percent to Completion</li><li>Budget & Forecasting</li><li>Cash Management</li><li>Experience managing a small team.</li><li>ERP software and advanced Excel</li><li>CPA a plus, not required</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Employer offers full benefit package - including 3 health plan options, 401k with match, company paid life insurance, paid vacation and holidays.</p><p><br></p><p>For consideration, please apply online with resume.</p><p>Jennifer Thompson</p><p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting - Permanent Placement</p>
