Controller

Job Description

Job Description

JOE BLAND CONSTRUCTION LLC & CENTRAL TEXAS STONE AND AGGREGATE, LLC

9500 W. Parmer Lane, Unit 1301 • Austin, TX 78717 • (512) 821-2808

POSITION: CONTROLLER

Position Overview

Joe Bland Construction LLC (JBC) and its affiliate Central Texas Stone and Aggregate, LLC (CTSA) are seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead all accounting operations across our consolidated entities. JBC is a general contractor based in Austin, Texas, specializing in subdivisionsite improvements, utility distribution, road and bridge construction, and street paving. CTSA is a quarry and aggregate mining operation supplying base materials throughout Central Texas.

This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the CFO. The Controller will inherit a well-established accounting function and will be responsible for mentoring a newly hired staff accountant, managing external audit relationships, and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting across two consolidated entities with a combined annual revenue exceeding $200 million.

The ideal candidate is a CPA with 10 or more years of progressive accounting experience in the construction industry, a deep command of percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, and the maturity to operate with significant autonomy while serving as the CFO's primary financial partner.

Why Join JBC / CTSA

• Established, privately held company with over 25 years of operating history in the Central Texas market
• Senior seat with direct CFO access and meaningful influence over financial strategy and reporting
• Stable, experienced accounting team with a structured handoff from a long-tenured Controller
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Full benefits package including 401(k) with company match, health insurance, PTO, and paid holidays

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $150,000 – $170,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• Bonus: Discretionary year-end bonus based on individual and company performance
• 401(k): Company-sponsored plan with employer match, subject to plan eligibility requirements
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid Time Off: Three weeks PTO plus company holidays
• Location: Austin, TX – in-office role at our corporate headquarters

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close

• Lead all month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of consolidated financial statements across JBC and CTSA
• Prepare and publish monthly financial statements and management reports for CFO and ownership review
• Manage the preparation and review of all consolidating entries and intercompany eliminations
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger across both entities
• Oversee revenue recognition under ASC 606, including percentage-of-completion accounting for construction contracts
• Maintain and review WIP schedules, job cost reports, and contract profitability analysis

Fixed Assets, Leases & Debt

• Manage fixed asset subledger including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and reconciliation to the general ledger
• Administer lease accounting under ASC 842, including right-of-use asset and lease liability schedules for financing and operating leases
• Maintain debt schedules across all long-term debt facilities, including amortization, covenant tracking, and lender reporting
• Coordinate lender compliance reporting and ensure ongoing adherence to financial covenants

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Prepare and file monthly Texas sales and use tax returns
• Coordinate Texas franchise tax provisions and filings in conjunction with external advisors
• Research and document technical accounting issues to ensure compliance with US GAAP and applicable regulations
• Coordinate regulatory reporting requirements as needed

Audit & External Relationships

• Lead the annual external audit engagement from planning through issuance, serving as primary liaison with CD Bradshaw & Associates, P.C.
• Prepare all audit schedules, supporting workpapers, and requested documentation
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, lenders, and surety providers

Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable & Payroll

• Oversee all A/R, A/P, billing, and collections functions, including contract receivables, retainage tracking, and trade payables
• Supervise payroll processing and maintain internal controls around payroll approval and disbursement
• Review and approve payroll prior to processing in coordination with the CFO and HR
• Manage inventory accounting and cost of sales tracking for CTSA aggregate operations

Team Leadership & Internal Controls

• Directly supervise and develop a staff accountant, providing coaching, task delegation, and performance feedback
• Design, implement, and monitor internal controls across all accounting functions
• Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and documentation
• Support CFO on financial analysis, modeling, and ad hoc reporting as needed
• Serve as a key resource to operations and project management teams on job costing, billing, and financial questions

Systems & Technology

• Serve as the accounting team's primary administrator and power user of the Company's fully integrated ERP system
• Leverage advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities for financial modeling, reporting, and analysis
• Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy

Qualifications

Required

• CPA license required - active certification in good standing
• 10 or more years of progressive accounting experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a Controller or equivalent senior accounting leadership role
• Deep working knowledge of percentage-of-completion (POC) revenue recognition and WIP schedule management under ASC 606
• Strong command of US GAAP, including ASC 842 lease accounting and fixed asset accounting
• Demonstrated experience managing month-end and year-end close processes and leading external audits
• Experience with fully integrated ERP systems (construction-focused ERP preferred)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, financial modeling, and complex formulas
• Proven ability to manage and develop junior accounting staff
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Preferred

• Construction industry experience preferred
• Experience with consolidated financial reporting across multiple legal entities
• Familiarity with construction lender covenant reporting and surety relationships
• Experience with Texas sales and use tax compliance
• Background in quarry, aggregate, mining, or materials operations accounting

About Joe Bland Construction LLC & CTSA

Joe Bland Construction LLC is a privately held general contractor headquartered in Austin, Texas, with over 25 years of experience in subdivision site improvements, utility distribution systems, road and bridge construction, and street paving. CTSA, our affiliate, is a quarry and aggregate mining operation engaged in the production and sale of crushed limestone and base materials throughout Central Texas. Together, the consolidated entities generate over $200 million in annual revenue with a combined asset base exceeding $130 million.

Joe Bland Construction LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.