What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Controller position at ProStaff Solutions Inc?
Are you an experienced construction finance professional ready to take the lead in a dynamic and growing organization? We are seeking a skilled Construction Controller to oversee all financial operations, including job cost accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, this is the opportunity for you.
Full-time Onsite
Direct Hire
Pay Rate: DoE
Position Summary
The Construction Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial operations of a construction company, including job cost accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, AR, AP, Certified Payroll, OCIP etc…
This role manages the accounting department and ensures accurate reporting using construction-specific accounting systems (FoundationSoft).
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management
Construction and Job Cost Accounting
Software & Systems
Leadership
Compliance & Risk Management
Qualifications:
Our client offers a competitive compensation package as well as an excellent benefits package for eligible candidates.
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Full-time Onsite
Direct Hire
Pay Rate: DoE
Position Summary
The Construction Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial operations of a construction company, including job cost accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, AR, AP, Certified Payroll, OCIP etc…
This role manages the accounting department and ensures accurate reporting using construction-specific accounting systems (FoundationSoft).
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management
- Oversee all accounting operations including AP/AR/payroll, and general ledger.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Manage company cash flow, forecasting, and banking relationships.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and construction industry accounting standards.
Construction and Job Cost Accounting
- Manage job cost reporting and WIP (Work-In-Progress) schedules.
- Monitor project budges, cost codes, and profitability.
- Review percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
- Work closely with project managers to track project financial performance.
Software & Systems
- Administer and optimize the use of FoundationSoft construction accounting system.
- Implement financial controls and reporting automation.
- Generate job cost reports, billing reports, and financial dashboards.
Leadership
- Manage and develop accounting staff
- Coordinate with operations and executive leadership
- Lead annual budgeting and forecasting process.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Manage audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting.
- Oversee lien waivers, insurance tracking, and subcontractor compliance.
- Ensure internal financial controls are in place.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA is a plus
- 7-15 years accounting experience
- 5 years in construction accounting
- Direct experience using FoundationSoft construction accounting system.
- Experience managing job costing and WIP schedules
- Strong knowledge of construction financial reporting
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling
- Leadership and team management
- Strong communication with operations teams
Our client offers a competitive compensation package as well as an excellent benefits package for eligible candidates.
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