Construction Controller

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Construction Controller to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and financial controls. This individual will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and partnering with leadership to support business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, and project profitability analysis.
• Oversee project accounting, billing, and revenue recognition.
• Monitor cash flow, budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Partner with project managers and leadership to monitor project financial performance.
• Coordinate annual audits and work with external accounting partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting.
• Lead and develop the accounting team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within the construction industry.
• Prior Controller or accounting management experience.
• Strong understanding of construction accounting, job costing, WIP reporting, and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• CPA preferred but not required.

$140,000k - $160,000k + bonus