Controller

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