Controller/Business Manager

INDUSTRY: Heavy Civil Construction

LOCATION: Rhome, TX

CONTEXT: Our client is a family-owned heavy civil construction contractor serving North Texas. With approximately $10 million in annual revenue, the company has built its reputation on quality work, strong customer relationships, and operational excellence.

As the company continues to grow, they are seeking a hands-on Controller to assume responsibility for the day-to-day financial and administrative operations of the business. The owner has historically managed much of the accounting, banking, and back-office functions personally, and is looking for a trusted professional who can take ownership of these responsibilities while helping build scalable processes for the future.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, taking initiative, and becoming a key member of a close-knit leadership team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee all accounting and back-office operations, ensuring the financial health and day-to-day administrative needs of the company are well managed.
• Manage the full accounting cycle, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, general ledger, bank reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and provide accurate financial reporting to the owner.
• Monitor cash flow, manage banking relationships, and assist with financing needs and credit facilities.
• Oversee customer invoicing, collections, vendor payments, and subcontractor documentation.
• Maintain job costing and assist ownership with tracking project profitability and overall company performance.
• Coordinate payroll processing and work closely with third-party payroll providers as needed.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the company's CPA, banker, insurance broker, and other outside financial partners.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Handle a variety of administrative and operational requests that support the day-to-day needs of the business.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and internal controls as the company continues to grow.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience, preferably within construction, heavy civil, contracting, or a project-based business.
• Experience managing the complete accounting function for a small or mid-sized company.
• Strong understanding of job costing, construction accounting, and financial reporting.
• Experience managing AP, AR, payroll, cash management, and month-end close.
• Comfortable working independently in a hands-on environment where no task is beneath the role.
• Experience working directly with owners, banks, CPAs, and outside business partners.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Self-starter with excellent communication skills and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.