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Controller - Job Cost Accounting

S H Search
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/5/2026

Seeking a Controller

Salary Range 120k-140k is eligible to participate in the Executive Incentive Program.


about a 50 million-dollar company

Client Industry: Construction


In-Office 100%


Address: Houston Texas 77092

Reporting to: (Finance Director) & (CEO)


3 Keys:


1. Hands on, can get in the weeds

2. Needs to have Construction Industry

3. Needs to have Job Cost Accounting

4. Not afraid to step into a cleanup role where they can leave their mark and shape the direction of the department

Selling Points:

1. Opportunity to put their own stamp on the department

2. Growing company /Industry offering Cutting-Edge Technology


Additional Notes:

Performs general JOB cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.

  • Maintains the general ledger for daily accounting transactions and reconciliations.
  • Codes invoices, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
  • Reconciles bank accounts monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses discrepancies in payments for AP and AR transactions.
  • Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, customer accounts, and other financial accounts.
  • Manages accounts receivable collections to comply with the company credit policies.
  • Ensures all accounting deadlines are met within the accounting team for on-time delivery of monthly close.
  • Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
  • Processes daily cash receipts and ensure proper posting to client accounts.
  • Provides internal auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
  • Maintains knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).


Benefits overview:

  • Health and Life Insurance
  • PTO
  • Profit Sharing program
  • Retirement Savings program / 401K with a match
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • Professional Development – reimbursement program to support their education, certifications, and professional growth

Salary : $100,000 - $140,000

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