Job Description

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