Controller - CFO Succession Track

We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team. The Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial operations and the overall fiscal functions of DEW, subsidiaries, and/or related companies. You will manage internal and external accounting operations and procedures such as compliance, financial controls, forecasts and reports, treasury, tax, audit, and other accounting operations. In collaboration with the Executive Leadership Team, you will support organizational transformation, maximize financial performance, protect company assets, and allocate capital in alignment with DEW's overall purpose, vision, and strategy. The Controller will also be responsible for mentoring and developing the accounting department to ensure that the department contributes to the overall financial improvement of the company.

This position will work closely with the CEO, EVP, VP of Operations, VP of Preconstruction, VP of Technology, General Counsel, Safety Manager, HR/Risk Manager, External CPA & Tax Advisors, Surety & Insurance Brokers, Commercial Banks, JV Partners, State & Federal Regulators.

This is a strategically designed twostep position for an accomplished Controller who is ready to broaden scope and ascend to CFO within approximately five years. You will begin by owning all traditional controllership functions-accurate books, disciplined close, rigorous controls, tax, audit, jobcost integrity, and exceptional service to operations. In parallel, you will shadow the current CFO, take on progressively deeper responsibility for treasury, capital structure, risk management, data governance, and enterprise strategy, and ultimately step into the CFO seat upon the incumbent's planned retirement.

The ideal candidate is a constructionindustry finance professional who combines handson GAAP/percentageofcompletion expertise with forwardlooking business acumen, leadership presence, and the curiosity to leverage technology and data analytics to drive profitable growth.

DEW's Vision, Mission, and Core Values:

• Vision Statement: To be the go-to construction partner known for our unwavering commitment to the success of every project.
• Mission Statement: To build a team of professionals who share our core values and foster a culture where everyone can thrive and grow together.
• Core Values:
• Optimism: We share a positive mindset, believing in opportunities over obstacles.
• Initiative: We are self-motivated, proactive problem solvers.
• Accountability: We are committed to a culture of ownership, personal accountability, and safety.

DEW's Vision, Mission, and Core Values are explicitly integrated into our daily decision-making, leadership behaviors, employee training, performance evaluations, and company culture. We use them as a guiding principle for all activities and hold employees accountable for upholding them, essentially making them a tangible part of the company's identity and operations. Our aim is to ensure we are aware of these guiding principles and feel motivated and encouraged to continue integrating them into our daily lives

Essential Functions:

• Accounting Operations & Internal Control

• Own endtoend accounting cycles: AP, AR, billing, payroll, fixed assets, , intercompany, consolidations, revenue recognition (ASC 606), jointventure cost sharing, and percentageofcompletion schedules.

• Maintain and continuously strengthen internal controls, segregation of duties, and documentation in accordance with SOX guidelines and surety expectations.

• Facilitate annual external audit, workerscomp audits, state sales/use tax audits, client/project audits, and owner "open book" reviews; resolve findings within 30 days.

• Develop a formal internal audit/operational review program

• Financial Close, Reporting & Analytics

• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual GAAP financials, WIP, backlog, labor productivity dashboards, and costtocomplete analytics to leadership within committed timeline.

• Coordinate with Operations VPs to reconcile project forecasts to general ledger and ensure alignment of margin fade/gain analysis.

• Prepare boardlevel reporting packages, including trend analysis, covenant ratios, and KPIs tied to the strategic plan.

• Budgeting, Forecasting & LongRange Planning

• Lead annual budgeting process-partner with division leaders to set revenue, margin, overhead, and cash targets; roll up to enterprise plan with scenario modeling.

• Maintain 24month rolling forecast updated monthly.

• Treasury & Capital Structure Management

• Manage daily liquidity, debt compliance, borrowing base, and LOC/bonding capacity.

• Negotiate credit facilities, surety programs, and equipment financing; prepare quarterly bank packages and bonding company reports.

• Implement corporate card and electronic payment programs to optimize float and rebates.

• Risk Management, Insurance & Compliance

• Collaborate with Legal/Risk to evaluate project, subcontractor, and vendor risk; oversee financial prequalification system for subs/vendors.

• Support placement and renewal of GL, Builders' Risk, OCIP/CCIP, professional liability, and cyber policies; analyze loss runs and propose deductible/captive options.

• Ensure sales/use tax, multistate payroll taxes, and licensing requirements are timely and accurate.

• Systems & Process Improvement / Digital Transformation

• Serve as business owner for ERP (e.g., CMiC) and related modules.

• Champion tech stack integrations: expense management, AP automation, timekeeping, document management.

• Lead or colead upcoming ERP migration/upgrade.

• Leadership, Culture & Talent Development

• Inspire a highperformance, servantleadership culture that exemplifies our core values.

• Institute quarterly development dialogs and individualized career paths for each team member; track progress in talentmanagement system.

• Coordinate crosstraining rotation between GL, jobcost, and payroll teams.

Succession Plan:

• Years 0-2 | Master the Core

• Lead daytoday accounting, monthly close, WIP schedules, and GAAP/ASC 606 compliance.

• Upgrade processes, controls, and ERP/financial systems; establish data integrity standards.

• Build trust with project teams by translating data into actionable project insights.

• Own treasury, cash forecasting, AP/AR, payroll, and bonding/insurance reporting.

• Years 2-4 | Broaden the Lens

• Partner with the CEO on annual strategic planning and enterprise budgeting.

• Drive marginimprovement and costreduction initiatives across regional and selfperform groups.

• Lead banking and surety relationships; participate in JV evaluations.

• Mentor newly promoted managers within accounting.

• Years 4-5 | Step Into CFO

• Assume full responsibility for risk management, capital allocation, and debt/equity strategy.

• Present quarterly results and forwardlooking guidance to the Board and ownership group.

• Champion data governance and companywide KPI dashboards.

• Serve as a key voice in shaping culture, growth strategy, and technology investments.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Required

• Servant leader mindset with proven ability to inspire and develop others

• Exceptional hands-on accounting/technical skills AND strategic "big picture" thinking

• Construction job costing, WIP, and revenue recognition expertise

• Advanced financial modeling and forecasting

• Executive presence-comfortable presenting to C Suite, lenders, and bonding companies

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

• 7-12 years progressive accounting experience, at least 3 years in construction or a related project-driven industry

• Demonstrated leadership of an accounting team and full monthly close cycle

• Solid GAAP knowledge; familiarity with ASC 606

• Advanced Excel and ERP proficiency

• Preferred

• CPA or CMA

• MBA or MS Accounting

• Experience with CMiC, Viewpoint Vista, Sage 300, or similar construction ERPs

If you are interested in being part of an innovative and collaborative team, in a challenging and rewarding work environment, we want to hear from you! We are always trying to stay a step ahead of emerging trends in the industry. Every employee is part of the process and part of our success. DEW's philosophy is to invest in people and inspire them to bring the best of themselves to work every day. In addition to offering competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, employees are given opportunities to learn, develop and grow. These are the reasons DEW is named among the top places to work in New Hampshire and Vermont.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.