Compensation & Benefits
- Pay Range: $125,000 - $190,000 w/ discretionary bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision programs with 60-80% company contribution
- Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
- 401K with Company match
- Licensing assistance
- Pet friendly environment
- Access to corporate fitness center
Summary
The Controller is an in-office position responsible for overseeing the entire accounting and finance function along with a small team. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulations, effective cost control, and timely project-based financial insight. High performers in this role will be well organized, and ground engaged with a willingness to be hands-on in day-to-day operations.
Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
- Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, job costing, and fixed assets
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Manage month-end and year-end close processes
- Maintain cash flow forecasts and support working capital management
- Coordinate external reviews, audits, and tax filings with CPA firms
Construction Accounting & Job Costing
- Oversee job cost accounting, WIP schedules, and percentage-of-completion reporting
- Track project costs, margins, and profitability by job
- Support project managers with cost reports, forecasts, and variance analysis
- Ensure accurate billing, retainage tracking, and lien compliance
Payroll, Compliance & Controls
- Oversee weekly payroll, including prevailing wage compliance where applicable
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Maintain internal controls and accounting policies
- Manage insurance renewals, bonding support, and compliance reporting
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, train, and develop a small accounting team
- Allocate work, set priorities, and ensure cross-coverage
- Improve reporting, workflows, and documentation
- Serve as a trusted advisor to ownership and leadership
Skills & Abilities
- Hands-on, detail-oriented leadership style
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
- Clear communication with financial and non-financial stakeholders
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Construction or job-cost accounting experience strongly preferred
- Relevant certifications a plus
- Experience in civil construction, utilities, or excavation a plus
- Familiarity with bonding, retainage, and long-term contracts
About Us
Maverick Corporation is a full-service Engineering and Construction firm working in the telecommunications, Electrical vehicle infrastructure and electrical power sectors. Our customers range from traditional municipal and co-op electric utilities and telecommunication service providers to companies operating in the oil & gas and the transportation industries. Maverick Corporation and its affiliates provide project management, quality control and review services; aerial, underground, and technical services in construction; as well as design, survey, permitting, and owner’s agent services in engineering. Maverick has been incorporated since 1994, and is a growing company with headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts.
Maverick Corporation is comprised of individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and lifestyles. We embrace diversity and invite applications from people of all walks of life. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. In accordance with the MA Wage Transparency Act, we are committed to equitable compensation practices and transparency in our hiring process.