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Commercial Construction - Controller
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Who:
A growing, multi-division specialty contracting organization is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial operations for its construction business.
What:
Oversee full financial operations including reporting, payroll, HR, job costing, and internal controls while providing strategic insights to leadership.
Where:
Alpharetta, GA (in-office, Monday–Friday).
When:
Hiring immediately to support multi-entity construction operations and executive leadership.
Why:
This role ensures financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency, while supporting strategic growth across the organization.
Salary:
$90,000–$120,000 per year
Job Summary:
The Controller will manage all aspects of accounting and finance for a multi-entity construction organization, including financial reporting, payroll, HR oversight, job costing, and internal controls. This role partners closely with leadership to provide actionable insights, support organizational growth, and maintain compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Lead month-end and year-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations
Manage budgets, forecasts, and executive-level reporting
Develop and monitor KPIs and financial analytics for leadership
Oversee AP, AR, General Ledger, and job costing functions
Reconcile bank, credit card, and other financial accounts
Support WIP reporting and project profitability analysis
Attend financial review meetings with operations teams
Coordinate with external auditors and CPAs
Serve as ERP system owner and maintain dashboards and workflows
Lead accounting team training, development, and process improvements
Provide HR oversight including onboarding, performance, compliance, and handbook updates
Manage payroll, benefits, and employee administration ensuring compliance
Qualifications:
5 years of progressive accounting experience (construction industry preferred)
Controller-level leadership experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (MBA or HR background a plus)
Strong knowledge of job costing, payroll, AP/AR, and financial reporting
ERP system experience required (Acumatica highly preferred)
Advanced Excel proficiency
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
High integrity, ownership mindset, and continuous improvement orientation
Benefits:
Competitive base salary: $90,000–$120,000
Health, dental, and vision insurance options
Paid time off and company holidays
401(k) with company match after 90 days
Professional development and advancement opportunities
Stable, growing company with a people-first mission
Controller in Alpharetta, GA leading accounting, job costing, payroll, HR, and financial reporting for a growing commercial construction organization.
Salary : $90,000 - $120,000