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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
Controller at TSSI Recruit US Controller at TSSI Recruit US in Austin, Texas Posted in 3 days ago.
Type:
full-time
MUST HAVE WIP AND JOB COSTING EXPEREINCE. NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE.
We are seeking an experienced Controller to join a growing construction organization in Austin, TX. This individual will oversee all accounting and financial operations while partnering closely with executive leadership and project teams to support profitability, cash flow management, and strategic growth initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead all accounting and finance functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, treasury, and financial reporting Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP Manage month-end and year-end close processes Oversee Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting and percentage-of-completion accounting Monitor project job costing, budget-to-actual analysis, profitability reporting, and forecasting Review and analyze project performance, change orders, retainage, billings, and contract compliance Partner with project managers and operations leadership to improve financial performance and project visibility Manage cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and working capital requirements Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations Develop and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes Coordinate annual audits and work directly with external auditors and tax professional Generate financial reports and operational dashboards for executive leadership Qualification Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience within the construction industry Previous experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or Senior Construction Accountant Strong understanding of Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedule Percentage-of-completion accounting Job cost accounting Construction financial reporting Change orders and retainage management Experience with Spectrum/Viewpoint ERP required Experience with HCSS HeavyJob and/or HCSS myField preferred Advanced Excel skills Strong analytical, leadership, and communication abilities Preferred Experience Heavy Civil Construction Infrastructure Construction nCommercial Constructio TxDOT project experience Multi-project environment with contracts exceeding $10M