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Controller

General Accounts

Job Location:

Norcross, GA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 140000 - 160000

Posted: 7 October 2026 (7 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 4 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Benefits:

Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k)
Dental insurance

Construction Management Engineering Services (CMES) is a respected civil infrastructure contractor known for delivering high-impact projects across the state of Georgia with integrity safety and innovation. Our work supports the essential systems that rely on transportation and underground infrastructure executed by teams who take pride in doing the job right.

At CMES we combine the strength and stability of an established contractor with the agility of a performance-driven organization. We believe great projects are built by great people and we invest accordingly.

Our culture is rooted in collaboration operational excellence and respect for the craft. Field and office teams work closely together empowered to solve problems make informed decisions and continuously improve how we operate. Safety quality and accountability are non-negotiable and we hold ourselves to the highest professional standards on every project.

CMES is a place for individuals who want more than a job. Its a place to build a career where your work leaves a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Opportunity

The Controller is responsible for leading the accounting and financial operations of the Company while ensuring the integrity accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting. This role provides leadership over accounting financial reporting budgeting cash management internal controls forecasting tax coordination audit support job cost accounting payroll accounting financial compliance and team development.

The Controller serves as the operational leader of the Finance & Accounting department balancing strategic financial leadership with hands-on execution in a dynamic civil construction environment. This individual partners closely with Operations Risk Management Fleet HR and IT to transform financial information into meaningful business intelligence that enables informed operational and strategic decision making across the organization.

The ideal candidate not only combines exceptional technical accounting expertise with strong business acumen but is also a highly organized process-oriented leader with exceptional analytical ability and a passion for developing people while continuously improving financial processes and controls.

Primary Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting

Lead all day-to-day accounting operations including General Ledger Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Payroll Accounting Fixed Assets and Job Cost Accounting
Ensure accurate and timely monthly quarterly and annual financial closes including preparation of monthly financial statements and supporting leadership reporting packages
Maintain the integrity of the Companys general ledger and chart of accounts
Ensure compliance with US GAAP industry specific standards for construction accounting and company accounting policies
Manage all account reconciliations monthly and balance sheet integrity
Oversee revenue recognition and work-in-progress (WIP) reporting for construction contracts
Ensure accurate job cost reporting and project profitability analysis

Financial Planning & Analysis

Lead the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting
Analyze financial performance and identify trends risks and improvement opportunities
Develop meaningful KPIs and dashboards
Partner with Operations to improve project financial performance

Cash Flow & Treasury

Monitor daily cash position and liquidity
Manage 13 week cash flow forecasting performed monthly
Optimize working capital management through receivables payables and vendor payment schedules
Oversee banking activities fund disbursements and cash controls
Support financing requirements and lender reporting

Internal Controls & Compliance

Develop implement and maintain strong internal accounting controls
Ensure compliance with company policies and financial governance
Coordinate and lead annual financial statement audits and tax filing with external CPA
Support insurance audits sales tax reporting payroll tax compliance and regulatory reporting
Ensure documentation supports internal and external audit requirements

Construction Accounting

Oversee Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules
Partner with Operations on project financial reviews
Review contract status billings retainage and EACs (Estimate at Completion i.e. executed change orders and margin analysis) leading to accurate earned revenue recognition
Support claims documentation and contract accounting
Ensure accurate equipment labor and overhead allocations

Leadership & Team Development

Lead mentor and develop the Accounting team
Establish departmental goals and performance expectations
Develop succession plans and employee development plans
Foster accountability collaboration and continuous improvement

Systems & Process Improvement

Optimize ERP utilization and financial reporting capabilities
Partner with IT on accounting system enhancements
Standardize financial processes and documentation
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency accuracy and scalability

Cross-Functional Partnership

Partner with Operations to improve project financial performance
Support Leadership with financial analysis and strategic recommendations
Collaborate with Fleet HR Risk Management IT and Contracts/ Procurement
Provide financial guidance for capital investments and strategic initiatives
Support acquisition due diligence and integration activities as required

Qualifications Experience & Core Competencies

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred).
8 years of progressive accounting experience.
Minimum 3 years in a leadership role.
Strong construction accounting experience.
Extensive knowledge of US GAAP.
Experience with Work-in-Progress accounting and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.
Strong understanding of job costing and project accounting.
Experience managing annual audits.
Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Exceptional organizational and communication skills.

Preferred

CPA designation.
Experience with construction ERP systems (Viewpoint Vista Foundation Sage CMiC or similar).
Experience with Procore and HCSS.
Experience supporting multi-entity organizations.
Experience with acquisitions or business integration.
Experience developing dashboards and business intelligence reporting.

Core Competencies

Financial Leadership
Technical Accounting
Construction Accounting
Internal Controls
Budgeting & Forecasting
Cash Flow Management
Financial Analysis
Job Cost Accounting
Business Partnership
Team Development
Strategic Thinking
Continuous Improvement
Integrity & Accountability
Executive Communication
Decision Making

Success in This Role

The successful Controller will:

Deliver timely accurate and reliable financial reporting.
Strengthen internal controls and financial governance.
Improve visibility into project financial performance.
Develop scalable accounting processes that support company growth.
Build a high-performing accounting team.
Partner effectively across departments to improve business performance.
Provide financial insights that enable better strategic decisions.
Protect company assets while supporting operational excellence.
Foster a culture of accountability continuous improvement and service.

Compensation: $140000.00 - $160000.00 per year

CMES Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer M/F/V/H/AA. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. CMES Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy) gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran and without regard to any other characteristic protected by applicable law all in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. CMES Inc. complies with applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including hiring placement classification promotion termination compensation benefits job training and other aspects of employment.

CMES Inc. was founded in February 1996 by professional civil engineers. The initial operations of CMES Inc. were conducted from their home in Lawrenceville Georgia. The founders were only employees for a time working diligently to obtain and complete projects within budget and on time as per contract specifications.

Today we are still young but also an aggressive company comprised of experienced professionals from the engineering design analysis construction and project management fields. We have grown to a workforce of over 300 dedicated employees and a fleet of more than 400 heavy construction equipment and vehicles. Our corporate office is located on a 67000 square foot facility which houses contracts estimating administrating accounting human resources and our fleet departments. CMES Inc. ranks among the Top 5 Heavy Highway Contractors based in turn the company has grown steadily over the years which is evidenced by revenues exceeding $100M.

Certifications from various entities in the Metro-Atlanta area are held by CMES Inc. and include DOT certifications MBE and EBO/ABE.

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