Controller

Onsite - Travel Required - Growing Company

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Salary: $125,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us:

Build your future with a construction organization where financial leadership makes a tangible impact. We’re seeking a Permanent Controller to lead accounting operations, strengthen financial performance, and help project teams turn ambitious plans into successful builds.

This full-time, permanent opportunity is ideal for a hands-on finance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment. You’ll partner with leadership, project managers, and operations teams to deliver accurate reporting, improve processes, and support profitable growth.

Why join us?

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with match
• Bonus Incentives
• Travel Required

Job Details

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll oversight, and month-end and year-end close.

Prepare accurate financial statements, management reports, cash flow forecasts, and budgets that support timely business decisions.

Oversee construction job costing, work-in-progress reporting, project profitability analysis, and cost-to-complete estimates.

Partner with project managers to monitor budgets, investigate variances, and identify financial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.

Manage cash flow, billing, collections, retainage, and subcontractor payment processes.

Develop and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to protect company assets and improve financial accuracy.

Coordinate audits, tax preparation, and reporting requirements with external accountants and other stakeholders.

Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and construction-related financial obligations.

Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance financial systems, and deliver more actionable project and business insights.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including relevant experience in the construction industry.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Experience leading accounting functions, supervising team members, or managing financial reporting responsibilities.

Strong knowledge of construction accounting, including job costing, work-in-progress schedules, progress billing, retainage, and revenue recognition.

Demonstrated collaboration skills, or equivalent experience building effective cross-functional partnerships, with the ability to work closely with executives, project managers, field teams, and external partners.

Solid understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and internal controls.

Proficiency with accounting software, construction ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.

Strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to nonfinancial stakeholders.

Ability to manage competing deadlines, solve problems proactively, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced project environment.

CPA, CMA, or comparable professional certification preferred.

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