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Lighthouse Electric Company, Inc. · 22 hours ago

Controller

Lighthouse Electric Company, Inc. is an innovative electrical contractor seeking a detail-driven, forward-thinking Controller to enhance their financial operations. This role is crucial for ensuring accuracy and consistency in accounting and reporting, while also supporting the CFO and collaborating with various teams to drive financial insights and improvements.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Support the CFO in managing the company’s overall financial operations, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness across all accounting and reporting activities
Partner closely with the VP of Finance for key financial functions such as monthly closings, reconciliations, WIP schedules, and financial analysis
Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and variance reports to provide meaningful insights for leadership and operations teams
Maintain and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and standard operating procedures to strengthen accuracy and compliance
Oversee the general ledger, ensuring proper classification and recording of transactions in accordance with GAAP and company policy
Collaborate with project management, estimating, and operations teams to monitor project performance, job costing, and profitability trends
Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and better integration between accounting and operations systems
Demonstrate leadership through influence—supporting, guiding, and mentoring team members across Finance and Operations to promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
Assist in developing financial tools, dashboards, and reporting frameworks to enhance visibility into business performance for leadership

Qualification

AccountingFinancial AnalysisCost AccountingAccounting SoftwareLeadershipAnalytical SkillsCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including at least 3 in a controller role
Strong knowledge of cost accounting, WIP Reporting, and construction billing
Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Foundation, Workday, or similar) and Excel
Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills

Preferred

Experience in the construction or electrical contracting industry

Benefits

100% Company paid health, vision, and dental insurance
100% Company paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance/AD&D policies
8 Paid holidays
Paid time off
401k with 5% company match

Company

Lighthouse Electric Company, Inc.

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Lighthouse Electric Company, Inc. is an electrical construction and maintenance service contractor.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

K
Kevin Campopiano
CEO
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Doug Brock
CFO
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