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Controller (Construction / Job Costing Required)

MAC Mechanical Company
Little Rock, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2026
MAC Mechanical is now hiring a hands-on Controller ready to take full ownership of our financial operations. We are a growing mechanical contracting firm specializing in delivering high-quality mechanical and HVAC services.

This role is specifically for candidates with construction or job costing experience. Only applicants with this background will be considered

This is not a corporate accounting role. We need someone who understands how financials connect to jobs, crews, and jobsite operations and can work directly with Project Managers to improve job performance and visibility.

What MAC Mechanical Offers

  • Competitive salary (DOE) with potential for bonus
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, retirement plan with company matching, paid holidays, paid time off, and gym membership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Job Costing & Project Financials (Primary Focus)
  • Ensure accurate job cost tracking (labor, materials, subcontractors)
  • Partner with Project Managers to review job performance
  • Identify cost overruns and margin fade early
  • Support and improve WIP (Work-in-Progress) reporting

Financial Reporting & Close

  • Own monthly financials (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
  • Lead month-end close (accurate and on time)
  • Maintain integrity of all financial data

Billing, AR & Cash Flow

  • Oversee progress billing and T&M invoicing
  • Manage AR and collections
  • Provide clear visibility into cash flow
  • Improve billing processes and timelines

AP, Payroll & Cost Control

  • Ensure accurate cost coding of invoices
  • Oversee payables and vendor management
  • Support payroll and proper labor cost allocation
  • Ensure accurate payroll, certified payroll submissions, labor cost tracking, and Davis-Bacon reporting

Process & Systems Improvement

  • Clean up and standardize accounting workflows
  • Improve job costing accuracy and consistency
  • Optimize accounting and job costing systems

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of accounting, job costing, and payroll experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, and formulas
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks for accounting, billing and financial reporting with experience integrating data
  • Strong understanding of financial statements
  • Hands-on approach with active involvement in supporting HVAC and plumbing operations
  • Mechanical / HVAC / trade contractor experience preferred
  • WIP (Work-in-Progress) reporting knowledge
  • Experience improving accounting systems or processes
  • Must successfully complete a background check and drug screen.

Please submit a resume for consideration. Click the link to apply. Careers at MAC Mechanical

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