Controller

Our client, a growing construction company, is looking for a Controller. The role partners closely with leadership to provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Direct the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and construction accounting requirements
• Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and oversee the close process
• Generate job cost reports and analyze project profitability
• Evaluate financial results and identify variances from budgets
• Oversee accounting functions across multiple entities

Project Accounting

• Manage job costing across labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors
• Apply percentage-of-completion and completed-contract accounting methods
• Review and validate work-in-progress (WIP) schedules
• Monitor retainage, invoicing, and change orders
• Partner on forecasting project costs and analyzing margins
• Understand and manage AIA billing processes and contract structures

Cash Management

• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions
• Oversee progress billing, collections, and lien waiver processes
• Track and manage cash flow and working capital needs
• Maintain relationships with banks and manage credit lines

Finance

• Lead the annual budgeting cycle and ongoing forecasting efforts
• Identify cost trends and recommend efficiency improvements
• Collaborate with project teams on financial planning
• Contribute to long-term financial strategy initiatives

Internal Controls

• Establish and enforce accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, labor laws, and industry standards
• Coordinate audits and external financial reviews
• Oversee insurance, bonding, and compliance documentation

Leadership

• Lead and develop accounting and finance team members
• Provide mentorship, training, and growth opportunities
• Define performance expectations and optimize workflows
• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and efficiency

Systems

• Manage construction accounting systems and ERP platforms
• Enhance financial processes through automation and improvements
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of financial data
• Oversee system upgrades or implementations as needed

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline (required)
• Professional certification such as CPA or CMA (preferred)

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years in accounting, with construction industry experience strongly preferred
• At least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity
• Expertise in job costing and WIP reporting