Controller

Company Description

Belt Construction, Inc., a family-founded business established in 1970, has over 45 years of expertise in the underground utility, mechanical engineering, and municipal water district industries. Based in Texarkana, Arkansas, the company focuses on delivering exceptional performance to both private and public sector projects across Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Belt Construction Inc. specializes in a wide range of complex heavy civil projects, including commercial and civil site preparation, gravity sewer installations, water line relocations, pump and lift stations, among others. Known for successfully undertaking challenging projects with demanding schedules, we are dedicated to providing outstanding infrastructure solutions to our clients, which include municipalities and private developers.

Job Summary

Our company is looking for a Controller to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading all financial strategies, planning, and operations for our growing construction organization. The Controller will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, providing financial oversight, driving profitability, and ensuring strong fiscal stewardship across all projects and business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting — Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Job Cost Accounting — Oversee job cost tracking, WIP schedules, cost‑to‑complete analysis, and margin reporting.
• General Ledger Oversight — Manage GL integrity, reconciliations, journal entries, and month‑end close.
• Budgeting & Forecasting — Support annual budgets, cash‑flow forecasting, and financial planning.
• AP/AR Management — Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and collections.
• Payroll Coordination — Ensure accurate payroll processing, labor allocation, and compliance with wage laws.
• Internal Controls — Maintain strong financial controls, policies, and audit readiness.
• Compliance — Ensure adherence to federal/state regulations, insurance requirements, and construction‑specific financial standards.
• Systems & Process Improvement — Optimize accounting workflows, software utilization, and reporting efficiency.
• Team Leadership — Supervise accounting staff and support cross‑department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required (CPA preferred).
• 5-7 years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally in construction, contracting, or project‑based industries.
• Proficiency with construction accounting software (e.g., ComputerEase, HeavyJobs).
• Strong understanding of job costing, WIP schedules, retainage, billing structures, and construction financial cycles.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast‑paced, project‑driven environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing organization
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
• Stable, long-term career opportunity within the construction industry

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person, Texarkana, Arkansas

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year