Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Company Overview :

At Citadel, we are a rapidly growing, architecturally driven commercial construction company with an ambitious trajectory for continued growth. Our company thrives in a fast-paced, results driven culture that values excellence, accountability and collaboration. We possess the skills and expertise to tackle a wide range of commercial projects to support our clients from address to operation.

Job Overview :

The Controller is responsible for overseeing all company-level financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and financial integrity as the company scales. This role is a hands-on controller who owns the general ledger, accounting close, payroll, taxes, insurance, and financial controls, while providing leadership with reliable financial reporting and cash flow visibility.

This position is a hands-on, senior individual contributor role, with increasing leadership responsibility as the company grows.

Key Responsibilities :

Accounts Receivable & Billing

Own the general ledger and monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.

Ensure accurate job cost accounting and financial reporting.

Maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies.

Oversee accounts payable, payroll, processing, and credit card activity.

Ensure timely and accurate financial statements.

Strong construction accounting expertise.

Cash Flow & Financial Reporting

Monitor and report on company cash position and cash flow.

Prepare regular financial reports for leadership, including P&L, balance sheet, and WIP schedules.

Partner with leadership to forecast cash needs and financial performance.

Ensure alignment between project-level financials and company-level reporting.

Tax, Compliance & Risk Management

Manage federal, state, and local tax filings in coordination with external CPAs.

Oversee payroll tax compliance and reporting.

Manage insurance policies, renewals, certificates, and audits.

Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual, and lender requirements.

Systems & Process Leadership

Own and maintain accounting systems, including QuickBooks and related platforms.

Partner with the Project Finance & AR Manager to ensure clean systems integrations and data accuracy.

Identify and implement improvements to accounting workflows, reporting, and controls.

Support audits, reviews, and due diligence efforts as needed.

Leadership & Collaboration

Serve as a trusted financial partner to executive leadership.

Provide guidance and structure to accounting staff.

Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, HR, and Project Management.

Prepare the finance function to scale toward future CFO-level leadership.

Managing job costing, WIP, cash flow, AP / AR, financial reporting, and audit / / bonding supports.

Lead a small accounting team and vendors.

Qualifications