What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Southern Spear Ironworks LLC?
Chattanooga, TN
Full-Time
Onsite
Southern Spear Ironworks is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee all aspects of financial management within our growing construction business. This pivotal role combines hands-on accounting with strategic financial leadership to ensure the company’s continued success. The ideal candidate is not only a skilled financial professional but also understands the unique nuances of construction accounting — from job costing and WIP reporting to contract billing and project-based revenue recognition.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
Apply today to join the Southern Spear Ironworks team!
Southern Spear Ironworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Full-Time
Onsite
Southern Spear Ironworks is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee all aspects of financial management within our growing construction business. This pivotal role combines hands-on accounting with strategic financial leadership to ensure the company’s continued success. The ideal candidate is not only a skilled financial professional but also understands the unique nuances of construction accounting — from job costing and WIP reporting to contract billing and project-based revenue recognition.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
- Oversee daily accounting operations, including A/P, A/R, payroll, general ledger, job costing, and bank reconciliations.
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Lead the month-end and year-end close processes.
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow to ensure financial stability and performance.
- Implement and manage job cost accounting systems for precise project-level tracking.
- Prepare and analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) reports and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.
- Ensure compliance with construction contracts, including change orders, retainage, and lien waivers.
- Partner with project managers and estimators to align financial data with project timelines and budgets.
- Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and all relevant federal and state regulations.
- Coordinate annual external audits and act as the primary point of contact for auditors, banks, and insurance providers.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to executive leadership to support data-driven decision-making.
- Optimize financial systems and processes to support efficiency and scalability.
- Mentor and manage accounting team members, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
- 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including 2 years in a Controller role.
- Experience in the construction industry or a project-based business is required.
- Proficiency with construction accounting software (Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint, Foundation, or similar).
- Strong understanding of GAAP, job costing, WIP reporting, and percentage-of-completion accounting.
- Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
- Experience leading year-end CPA audits.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Must be willing to complete a background check and drug test.
- Onsite position in Chattanooga, TN.
Apply today to join the Southern Spear Ironworks team!
Southern Spear Ironworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.