Position: Controller
Location: Rockland MA (On Site)
Reports to: CFO
Company: Safety Marking LLC
What We Offer
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Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
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Company paid for benefits package (health, dental, vision)
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401k plan with match
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Opportunity to influence and shape the financial infrastructure of a growing company.
What You’ll Do
The Controller will serve as a key financial leader within Safety Marking LLC, overseeing all accounting functions, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting. This role requires a hands-on, detail-oriented professional with strong accounting experience and the ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
We are seeking someone who enjoys partnering with field and operations teams, understands financial planning and analysis, and has led their own team.
Leadership & Team Management
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Supervise and mentor accounting team members (AP, AR, payroll).
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Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
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Collaborate with operations, equipment, and HR teams across multiple locations.
Financial Reporting & Accounting
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Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process with accuracy and timeliness.
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Prepare and review financial statements, job-cost reports, WIP schedules, and variance analyses.
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Maintain compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
Job Costing & Construction Accounting
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Oversee job costing, project tracking, overhead allocations, and margin analysis.
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Work closely with project managers to ensure accurate, real-time job performance reporting.
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Monitor WIP schedules and support bonding and lending requirements.
Budgeting & Forecasting
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Build and manage annual budgets and roll forecasts with the CFO.
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Develop financial models as needed by the CFO and Board of Directors.
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Identify financial trends and present insights into leadership for decision-making.
Internal Controls & Process Improvement
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Maintain and strengthen when necessary internal controls across AP, AR, payroll, field reporting, and equipment costing.
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Improve workflows, when necessary, by enhancing ERP usage or other third-party software’s.
What You Bring
Required
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Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
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5-7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
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Proven experience managing a finance or accounting team.
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Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
Preferred
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Background in construction accounting, job costing, and WIP reporting.
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CPA or CMA certification.
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Experience in heavy civil, specialty construction, or DOT-related contractors.
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Familiarity with fleet-based operations and equipment costing.
Key Strengths We’re Looking For
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Exceptional attention to detail is paired with strong strategic thinking.
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High sense of ownership and accountability.
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing company.
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Clear communicator who can work effectively with both office and field teams.
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Process-improvement mindset with a passion for operational excellence.
Schedule
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Full-time Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 6 PM
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May be flexible within core office hours (8 hrs./day, 40 hrs./week)
Check us out at www.SafetyMarking.Net
E.O.E. WOMEN, Minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
