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Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead accounting and financial operations and become an integral member of the management team.
The Controller will be responsible for the overall financial management of the organization, including accounting operations, financial reporting, cash management, job costing, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
This position is ideal for an experienced construction accounting professional who understands the unique financial requirements of commercial general contracting and construction management and is comfortable working closely with ownership, project managers, estimators, and field personnel.
Key ResponsibilitiesOversee all day-to-day accounting and financial operations.
Manage job-cost accounting, including committed costs, actual costs, cost-to-complete, and job profitability.
Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and management reports.
Manage work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and percentage-of-completion accounting.
Monitor project cash flow, billings, collections, retainage, and accounts payable.
Oversee accounts payable.
Handle accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions.
Provide meaningful financial analysis to ownership and management.
Work closely with Project Managers and Senior Management to monitor project financial performance.
Review project budgets, change orders, commitments, and projected final costs.
Manage company cash flow and banking relationships.
Coordinate annual tax preparation and financial statement reviews/audits with outside CPAs.
Develop and maintain appropriate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and strategic decision-making.
Ensure compliance with applicable tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements.
Lead, develop, and manage accounting staff.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, technology, and financial controls.
Qualifications7+ years of accounting experience, preferably within commercial construction.
Previous experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior construction accounting professional.
Strong understanding of construction job costing and WIP accounting.
Experience with percentage-of-completion accounting.
Strong knowledge of financial statements, cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting.
Experience working with commercial general contractors or construction managers strongly preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
CPA is a plus but not required.
Strong Excel and accounting software skills.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently while also functioning as a key member of the management team.
High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
Compensation & BenefitsPerformance-based bonus opportunity.
Company-supported benefits.
Paid time off and holidays.401(k) / retirement plan.
Profit-sharing opportunities.
Professional and career development opportunities.
Ideal CandidateThe successful candidate will be more than an accountant. We are looking for a business-minded construction accounting professional who understands that accurate financial information is critical to managing successful construction projects.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable asking questions, identifying problems before they become significant, holding project teams accountable to budgets, and providing ownership and management with clear and timely information needed to make business decisions.
Work LocationIn PersonAdditional Benefits401(k) matchingDisability insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid sick timePaid time offProfit sharingRetirement plan
The Controller will be responsible for the overall financial management of the organization, including accounting operations, financial reporting, cash management, job costing, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
This position is ideal for an experienced construction accounting professional who understands the unique financial requirements of commercial general contracting and construction management and is comfortable working closely with ownership, project managers, estimators, and field personnel.
Key ResponsibilitiesOversee all day-to-day accounting and financial operations.
Manage job-cost accounting, including committed costs, actual costs, cost-to-complete, and job profitability.
Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and management reports.
Manage work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and percentage-of-completion accounting.
Monitor project cash flow, billings, collections, retainage, and accounts payable.
Oversee accounts payable.
Handle accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions.
Provide meaningful financial analysis to ownership and management.
Work closely with Project Managers and Senior Management to monitor project financial performance.
Review project budgets, change orders, commitments, and projected final costs.
Manage company cash flow and banking relationships.
Coordinate annual tax preparation and financial statement reviews/audits with outside CPAs.
Develop and maintain appropriate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and strategic decision-making.
Ensure compliance with applicable tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements.
Lead, develop, and manage accounting staff.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, technology, and financial controls.
Qualifications7+ years of accounting experience, preferably within commercial construction.
Previous experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior construction accounting professional.
Strong understanding of construction job costing and WIP accounting.
Experience with percentage-of-completion accounting.
Strong knowledge of financial statements, cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting.
Experience working with commercial general contractors or construction managers strongly preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
CPA is a plus but not required.
Strong Excel and accounting software skills.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently while also functioning as a key member of the management team.
High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
Compensation & BenefitsPerformance-based bonus opportunity.
Company-supported benefits.
Paid time off and holidays.401(k) / retirement plan.
Profit-sharing opportunities.
Professional and career development opportunities.
Ideal CandidateThe successful candidate will be more than an accountant. We are looking for a business-minded construction accounting professional who understands that accurate financial information is critical to managing successful construction projects.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable asking questions, identifying problems before they become significant, holding project teams accountable to budgets, and providing ownership and management with clear and timely information needed to make business decisions.
Work LocationIn PersonAdditional Benefits401(k) matchingDisability insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid sick timePaid time offProfit sharingRetirement plan
Benefits
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- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings