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Robert Half
Controller
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A Controller directs and oversees the treasury of a government, private corporation or non-profit organization, and may oversee the investment of funds. Supervises the quality of accounting and financial reporting within an organization, and directs preparation of reports that show the financial position of an organization.
$151,587 / year median in Texas
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Description We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function for a growing construction company in Allen, Texas. This on-site role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership while guiding financial reporting, cash oversight, compliance activities, and business planning. The ideal candidate brings strong project-based accounting expertise and is comfortable providing practical insight that supports both day-to-day operations and long-term decisions.
Responsibilities:
- Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle to ensure timely and accurate financial results.
- Produce financial statements and leadership reports that highlight performance, trends, and key business drivers.
- Manage cash activity, banking relationships, and company card administration to maintain strong treasury controls.
- Serve as the main point of coordination for external audits and collaborate with tax advisors, lenders, and bonding partners.
- Oversee state and local tax obligations across multiple jurisdictions and help maintain ongoing compliance requirements.
- Review financial exposure across projects and corporate operations, recommending actions that reduce risk and strengthen controls.
- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and broader financial planning efforts in partnership with company leadership.
- Work alongside operational leaders to provide analysis and recommendations that support strategic and project-level decisions.
- Supervise cost certification activities tied to affordable housing and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit projects.
- Assess accounting workflows and reporting tools, implementing process improvements that support company growth and evolving systems. Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- At least 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibility.
- Prior experience as a Controller or senior accounting leader in construction, real estate development, manufacturing, or another project-driven setting.
- Strong knowledge of job costing, project accounting, and financial reporting within a construction environment.
- Familiarity with affordable housing programs, cost certifications, or LIHTC-related work is strongly preferred.
- Understanding of multi-state tax compliance, reporting obligations, and regulatory requirements.
- Proven ability to work with auditors, financial institutions, and bonding companies.
- Experience with tools such as Vista, Procore, or Power BI is preferred.