Controller- Bilingual (Spanish)

Job Title: Bilingual (Spanish) Controller

Location: Miami, FL (Onsite)

Industry: Construction

Salary: $85,000 – $100,000 per year (Base Salary), medical insurance, PTO and paid holidays

Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Overview

Our client, a growing construction company based in Miami, FL, is seeking an experienced and bilingual (Spanish) Controller to lead their financial operations. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role focused on managing all accounting functions, ensuring financial accuracy, driving process improvements, and supporting strategic business decisions. Fluency in Spanish and prior experience in the construction industry are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations, including AP/AR, payroll, bank and credit card reconciliations
• Supervise accounting staff and implement process and system improvements
• Oversee month-end close and deliver timely, accurate financial statements
• Perform budget-to-actual variance analysis and provide actionable insights to leadership
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP
• Collaborate on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis
• Communicate financial data to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Coordinate with external CPAs, auditors, and tax professionals for annual filings
• Manage relationships with banks, insurers, and legal/accounting partners
• Oversee insurance renewals and subcontractor compliance documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, including 3 years in a Controller role within the construction industry
• Strong knowledge of project-based accounting and construction financial systems
• Fluent in Spanish (Required)
• Proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Buildertrend (a plus)
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

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Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.