Controller
Full Time | $130,000 - $160,000 per year | Framingham, MA (on site)
Lead accounting and finance for a growing specialty contractor. You know job costing, WIP, and percentage-of-completion because you have run them in construction or the trades.
About Superior Communication Services
Superior Communication Services is a full-service technology design and installation company built on craftsmanship and reliability. We design, install, and maintain network cabling, audio visual, security, and wireless systems for businesses across the country, with offices in Massachusetts, Texas, Illinois, and North Carolina. We hire good people, treat them well, and take pride in getting the details right the first time.
Results Oriented | Transparent | Disciplined | Accountable | Aligned
This position will serve as a strategic partner to leadership by proactively identifying operational inefficiencies, recommending improvements, and implementing processes that enhance profitability, scalability, and decision-making across the business.
What You'll Be Responsible For
- Own the finance and accounting function, developing the processes, reporting, and controls needed to support continued growth.
- Leading monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
- Driving budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning initiatives.
- Managing job costing, work-in-progress reporting, revenue recognition, and project profitability analysis.
- Establishing and improving accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting structures.
- Providing financial insight and recommendations that support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Partnering with department leaders to improve performance, profitability, and accountability.
- Ensuring compliance with all financial, tax, and regulatory requirements.
- Building scalable financial processes to support continued growth.
- Leading, mentoring, and developing accounting team members.
Required Experience
- Significant accounting and finance leadership experience.
- Experience within a construction, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, facilities services, specialty contracting, or other project-based business environment.
- Strong understanding of job costing, project accounting, WIP schedules, percentage-of-completion accounting, revenue recognition, and project profitability analysis.
- Demonstrated success managing financial operations for a growing small-to-mid-sized organization.
- Experience developing processes and improving financial visibility across the business.
- Strong financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and cash management expertise.
- Experience leading and developing accounting teams.
What Will Set Candidates Apart
- Experience in construction and skilled trades organizations during periods of growth and operational expansion.
- Quantifiable accomplishments and measurable business impact.
- Examples of solving complex challenges with minimal supervision.
- A track record of continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Strong references who can speak to performance, reliability, and leadership.
For the right candidate, this is an opportunity to make a measurable impact within a company that values strong financial leadership and practical business insight.
Requirements
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including finance leadership in construction, specialty trades, or another project-based business
- Strong understanding of job costing and margin analysis
- Experience with multi-state operations
- Proven experience managing payroll and sales tax compliance
- Comfortable operating both strategically and transactionally
- Direct, clear communicator
- CPA preferred but not required
The Bottom Line
If you want to own the finance function at a company that values practical leadership, we want to hear from you.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays
- Company Matched 401K
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (Mental Health Support, Legal Consultations, Childcare & Elder Care Referrals, and more!)
- Fitness & Weight Loss Reimbursement
Beyond the benefits above, what really sets us apart is our people and culture. We were named a Best Place to Work in 2026 and hold a 4.8-star rating on Indeed, and we think that says more than any list of perks could. Read more about us on our careers page - Superior Communication Services - Current Openings
Superior Communication Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.