Controller

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

• 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 Company's 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Bachelor's 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

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 67,000 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 Atlanta. 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.