Controller

About the Role

The Controller will oversee all accounting and financial operations for the construction organization, ensuring accurate reporting, effective cost controls, and compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements. Working closely with executive leadership, project managers, and operations teams, the Controller supports profitable project execution, strategic planning, and executive decision‑making. • Direct daily accounting functions: general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and job‑cost accounting. • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements per GAAP. • Manage project cost tracking, percentage‑of‑completion revenue recognition, and WIP schedules. • Monitor budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and project profitability. • Deliver timely job‑cost reports and variance analysis. • Oversee billing processes, including progress billings, change orders, and retainage. • Ensure compliance with tax, audit, bonding, and regulatory requirements. • Coordinate annual audits, reviews, and tax filings with external auditors. • Develop and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures. • Supervise and mentor accounting staff. • Partner with project managers and operations leadership to improve financial performance and cost control. • Support strategic planning, financial modeling, and executive decision‑making. • Meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, project‑driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸general ledger
• ▸financial statements
• ▸cost tracking
• ▸budget monitoring
• ▸billing processes
• ▸internal controls

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred). • 7–10+ years of accounting experience, preferably in construction. • Deep knowledge of construction accounting, job‑cost systems, and WIP reporting. • Experience with percentage‑of‑completion revenue recognition. • Familiarity with bonding, lien laws, and construction contracts. • Proficiency with construction accounting software (e.g., Sage, BuildOps, ADP). • Advanced Excel and strong analytical abilities. • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred. • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills. • Primarily office‑based with occasional project site visits. • Ability to travel 80–100% of the time.

Requirements

• ▸cpa
• ▸sage
• ▸buildops
• ▸advanced excel
• ▸construction accounting
• ▸7+ years

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience. • Health, dental, and vision insurance. • Paid time off and holiday pay. • Professional development and certification assistance.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time