Finance Lead

Construction Controller

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Construction Controller to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and financial controls. This individual will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and partnering with leadership to support business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, and project profitability analysis.
• Oversee project accounting, billing, and revenue recognition.
• Monitor cash flow, budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Partner with project managers and leadership to monitor project financial performance.
• Coordinate annual audits and work with external accounting partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting.
• Lead and develop the accounting team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within the construction industry.
• Prior Controller or accounting management experience.
• Strong understanding of construction accounting, job costing, WIP reporting, and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• CPA preferred but not required.

$140,000k - $160,000k + bonus