Benefits:- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
JOB POSTING
CONTROLLER Lead accounting, payroll, and financial reporting for a growing, faith-driven metal building construction company.
Location: Poolville, TX
Position Type: In-office, Full-time plus overtime
Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 hourly, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, additional hours as required
Reports To: CFO
Supervises: Accounting staff and operations
OUR CULTURE AND VALUES We are a faith-driven company guided by integrity, stewardship, teamwork, and service. We do quality work the right way, treating customers, partners, and coworkers with respect, accountability, and care. Safety, honesty, and responsibility are central to everything we do, and we want employees to grow professionally while working with purpose.
POSITION SUMMARY JAC Metal is seeking a dependable, experienced Controller to oversee day-to-day financial activity, strengthen reporting and internal controls, and give leadership reliable numbers to make wise business decisions. JAC Metal is a multi-state pre-engineered metal building and commercial construction contractor, so direct experience with multi-state payroll, benefits administration, unemployment taxes, audits, and compliance is required.
This role is ideal for someone who can lead the accounting function while staying close to the details, bringing structure and accuracy without overcomplicating daily workflows.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead day-to-day accounting operations and stay hands-on with the details when needed.
- Supervise, train, and develop accounting staff.
- Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, internal controls, and approval of workflows.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, P&Ls, budgets, and reports; recommend improvements.
- Review general ledger activity, reconciliations, job costing, billing records, and entries for accuracy.
- Monitor cash flow and ensure invoices and vendor payments are handled on time.
- Oversee payroll processing so employees are paid accurately and on time across multiple states.
- Manage multi-state payroll tax, benefits records, unemployment tax, registrations, notices, and compliance.
- Work with the CFO and internal teams on forecasts, budgets, and finance priorities.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
- Coordinate with the outside CPA and auditors on annual audits and tax filings.
- Help negotiate and manage vendor contracts and terms.
- Keep company, financial, vendor, and employee information confidential.
- Stay current on accounting standards, regulations, and best practices.
QUALIFICATIONS - High integrity, confidentiality, and sound judgment; leads with humility and a team-first mindset.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Proven experience as a Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar accounting leadership role.
- Experience handling accounts for businesses in construction, manufacturing, or commercial building services.
- Required: experience with a multi-state company, including payroll, benefits administration, unemployment taxes, audits, and state compliance.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial statements, reconciliations, budgeting, cash flow, and job-cost accounting.
- Proficient in payroll processing and payroll tax regulations.
- Experience supervising, training, or reviewing the work of accounting staff.
- Strong Excel, Microsoft Office, and accounting software skills.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Valid U.S. work authorization; comfortable working onsite in Poolville, TX.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Construction or job-cost accounting experience.
- Multi-entity accounting or project-based financial reporting experience.
- Track record improving accounting processes, reporting systems, or internal controls.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus but not required.
- CPA certification.
BENEFITS - Performance bonus based on company and operational results.
- Sick time begins accruing on the first day of employment.
- Health, vision, and dental insurance are eligible after the 90-day probationary period.
- 401(k) eligible after 6 months of employment, per company policy.
- Eligible for paid vacation after 1 year.
- Opportunity to help build the finance department as JAC Metal grows.
If you are a motivated finance leader who wants to work with purpose, we encourage you to apply.
To be considered for this position, respond 6 prescreening questions by visiting this link: Controller Candidate Review