Controller

Plainville, CT
Full Time
Corporate
Mid Level

Loureiro Engineering Associates is seeking a Controller to join our team in Plainville, CT. In this role, you will direct and administer the accounting and financial reporting operations of the business, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance, and effective controls, and reliable financial information. You will provide management with timely visibility into financial performance, trends, variances and emerging risks to support forecasting, decision-making and corrective action.

What You’ll Do

  • Financial Reporting & Accounting Oversight

  • Ensure consistent and accurate project accounting, including revenue recognition, WIP, costs in excess, billing, project accruals and project financial closeout.
  • Oversee preparation of accurate, timely financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow) in compliance with GAAP or IFRS.
  • Maintain and monitor the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes.
  • Ensure all accounting records are complete, accurate, and properly filed. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis
  • Manage the budgeting and forecasting process, consolidating and validating operating inputs and ensuring financial projections are complete, consistent and supported.
  • Analyze actual and forecast performance against plan, identify and explain material variances and trends, and provide timely financial insight to support corrective action.
  • Provide financial analyses to support business decisions, project performance, pricing, capital requests and contract evaluation.
  • Compliance & Audit Management
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax laws and reporting requirements.
  • Coordinate internal and external audits, address audit findings, and implement improvements.
  • Maintain adherence to legal and regulatory obligations, including debt covenant compliance. Internal Controls & Risk Management
  • Design, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial accuracy.
  • Identify financial and accounting control risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures. Leadership & Operational Management
  • Lead and manage the accounting department, including staffing, orienting, training, coaching, and managing workflow efficiency.
  • Supervise subsidiary accounting operations as applicable.
  • Partner with operating and administrative leaders to improve financial understanding, reporting accuracy and accountability for financial performance.
  • Protect operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential. Cash & Asset Management
  • Manage daily cash administration and provide accurate cash flow and working-capital information to support liquidity planning.
  • Oversee debt servicing and ensure timely payment of obligations.

Who You Are

  • An experienced accounting and finance professional with in-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, GAAP, tax laws, and financial regulations.

  • A strong leader and team builder with proven experience managing and developing diverse teams.

  • A strategic financial thinker with demonstrated expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

  • A clear and analytical problem-solver who can interpret complex financial data and translate it into actionable insights for management.

  • Technically proficient with accounting software, ERP systems, and financial modeling tools.

  • A confident communicator with strong negotiation and interpersonal skills and the ability to present financial data and strategies to non-financial executives.

  • A process-focused professional who can strengthen financial processes, reporting, and controls while supporting operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

  • A continuous-improvement mindset with excellent problem-solving skills and a strong commitment to financial accuracy and business performance.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

  • At least ten years’ finance related experience in engineering, construction, professional services or another project-based business, and at least five years management experience.

  • Demonstrated experience with project accounting, revenue recognition, WIP, forecasting and working-capital management.

  • Advanced degree and/or a CPA would be pluses.

  • Proven success in leading financial operations in a growing organization.

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

  • Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs.

  • Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.

  • Able to push, pull, and place materials on level surfaces and overhead cabinets.

Why Loureiro?

At Loureiro, you won’t just work for the company - you’ll own a part of it. As a 100% employee-owned company, our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) gives you a company-funded ownership stake that grows over time - so when we succeed, you share in the rewards.

  • Employee Ownership, Real Impact: Through our ESOP, you gain a meaningful financial stake in the company’s success
  • Diverse Expertise: Partner with teams across engineering, environmental, construction, and EH&S disciplines
  • Opportunity to Advance: We provide hands-on learning, coaching, and clear career paths
  • People-First Culture: Join a respectful, team-oriented environment where your contributions matter
  • Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive health, financial, and wellness benefits that support you in and out of work

We are committed to delivering high-quality engineering, environmental, and construction solutions that make a lasting impact - and we take pride in fostering an empowering, collaborative workplace. If you’re ready to take ownership of meaningful work and grow your career in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc. (Loureiro) is an employee-owned (ESOP), full-service multi-disciplinary consulting firm with operations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Missouri. Loureiro’s areas of expertise include the integration of the highest-quality engineering, construction, environmental health & safety, energy, laboratory analytical, landscape architecture, and waste management services.

EEO/AAP Statement: Loureiro Engineering Associates Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Loureiro Engineering Associates Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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