Business Controller

Business Controller Job Locations US-RI-Providence | US-GA-Atlanta | US-OH-Columbus | US-TX-Houston | US-IL-Chicago Requisition ID 2026-13233 Category Accounting and Finance Overview Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking a Business Controller for our Next Direct business to ensure timely and accurate Business Unit (BU) financial reports and safeguards company assets while overseeing a single business. Partners with fellow Department Heads and/or Market Leaders to ensure cohesion among Overhead Departments and the Business' Financials. Who are we? As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more! We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Who are you? You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual. You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane's business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future. Your core values match Gilbane's: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. What's in it for you? Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader. Responsibilities Confirms basic internal controls are in place and adequately maintained including proper segregation of duties in the performance of processes and procedures, as well as the proper accumulation and reporting of financial information Ensures all financial reporting/budgeting/forecasting including start dates, completion dates, fee sales, labor sales, labor forecast, regional forecast, and forecast ranges are accurate prior to submission Certifies each project forecast is properly setup per contract and accurate reporting from the CE system and Fee analysis is occurring Ensures non-reimbursable cost policy is adhered to, and proper approvals are in place Ensures balance sheet accounts are properly analyzed each month and timely, c