About this position
1-800 Hansons is a rapidly growing, multi-location construction business backed by private equity is now seeking a highly driven, forward-thinking Controller. This individual will play a critical leadership role in strengthening the company’s financial infrastructure, enhancing profitability, and enabling data-driven decision making. The Controller will serve as a strategic thought partner to the CFO and executive leadership team, helping steer the company through continued expansion, operational scaling, and transformation initiatives.
This is a hands-on, high-visibility position that blends strategic finance, technical accounting, operational insight, and process optimization. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments, embraces continuous improvement, and is energized by building best-in-class systems and financial discipline.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Leadership & Reporting
- Lead the end-to-end monthly close process, ensuring timely, accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements and KPI reporting packages.
- Deliver insights by analyzing results, performing variance analysis, and identifying opportunities to strengthen financial performance.
- Build, enhance, and maintain detailed financial models, dashboards, and forward-looking forecasts to inform strategic decision-making.
Profitability, Operations & Business Partnership
- Drive margin improvement through rigorous product, project, and product-line profitability analysis.
- Collaborate with operational and departmental leaders to develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
- Provide clear, proactive financial guidance to support business initiatives, cost optimization, and growth opportunities.
Governance, Compliance & Risk Management
- Oversee all insurance, risk management, bank compliance, and treasury activities.
- Lead the annual financial audit and tax compliance process in coordination with external partners.
- Ensure strong internal controls, scalable processes, and disciplined financial governance fit for a growing PE-backed organization.
Systems, Process Improvement & Strategic Projects
- Continuously enhance and automate financial systems, reporting tools, and workflows to increase accuracy, visibility, and efficiency.
- Support integration activities related to acquisitions, system upgrades (e.g., Sage Intacct), and operational enhancements.
- Actively participate in/frequently leads special strategic initiatives that support long-term value creation.
Success Profile & Core Competencies
The ideal candidate is a proactive, analytical, and highly accountable finance leader who brings:
- Passion for Excellence & Continuous Improvement
- Strong Business Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
- High Accuracy and Attention to Detail
- Strategic and Tactical Agility
- Exceptional Communication Skills
- Effective Project & Time Management
- Robust Technical Accounting Proficiency
Education & Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5–7 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including hands-on responsibilities
- Prior supervisory experience with demonstrated leadership capability
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
Preferred Experience
- Experience in private equity–backed companies
- Project/job costing exposure (construction industry preferred)
- Sage Intacct expertise
- CPA or CMA certification
- Data analytics competency
- Acquisition integration experience
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary Range: $150,000 – $175,000 and bonus opportunities, commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Full-time role with competitive benefits
- Reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer
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