CONTROLLER MECHANICAL & PLUMBING CONTRACTOR

Staxmatic is a fast-growing mechanical and plumbing contractor specializing in large-scale commercial construction projects for healthcare, educational, high rises, and other large scale construction developments. We have built a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality projects through a culture rooted in teamwork, accountability, and craftsmanship. At Staxmatic, we invest in our people, offering competitive pay, strong benefits, and real career growth.

POSITION SUMMARY

Staxmatic is seeking a Controller to manage the day-to-day financial and accounting aspects of its construction efforts. The Controller is a senior manager responsible for ensuring that our financial records are accurate and prepared in a timely manner. The Controller reports to our CFO and must regularly partner with our operations and field leadership team members to understand the details and trends of our project activity. This role demands deep fluency in project-based accounting — particularly WIP (work-in-progress) reporting, job costing, bonding capacity, and the cash flow dynamics inherent to the construction industry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and job cost accounting Own the monthly close process and produce accurate, timely financial statements Maintain and continuously improve WIP schedules, ensuring overbilling/underbilling are tracked and reviewed with project management Design, implement, and maintain internal controls and accounting policies that safeguard company assets and ensure GAAP compliance Prepare and present monthly financial packages to the CFO and ownership, including job cost variance analysis and project profitability reviews Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and subcontractor pay applications Support CFO in annual audits with external CPAs Job Costing & Operations Finance Partner with Project Managers and field supervisors to track labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs against estimates Identify and flag cost overruns early; support corrective action conversations Analyze bid-to-actual variances to improve estimating accuracy over time Maintain labor burden rates, overhead allocation models, and equipment cost tracking Manage certified payroll compliance and prevailing wage reporting for applicable public work Bonding & Surety Along with our CFO, support efforts in managing the relationship with our surety broker and bonding company Prepare and submit bonding pre-qualification packages; assist in managing the annual bonding renewal process Monitor backlog, working capital, and net worth in the context of bonding capacity Maintain documentation required for individual bond requests on public and large private projects Budgeting & Planning Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with the CFO, ownership and department heads Along with the CFO, develop and manage rolling forecasts and scenario models to support business decisions Track and report on overhead spending versus budget; manage G&A cost discipline Manage and develop accounting staff (AP/AR and additional positions as we continue to grow) Own the company's accounting and ERP systems (Procore) Drive process improvements and workflow automation to scale with revenue growth

QUALIFICATIONS

Required 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally in the construction industry Deep knowledge of percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting and WIP reporting under ASC 606 Hands-on experience with construction ERP/accounting software (Procore, Vista/Viewpoint, Foundation, Sage, or equivalent) Strong understanding of job costing, labor burden, overhead allocation, and project cash flow Experience with surety bonding relationships and preparing pre-qualification packages Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Preferred Experience in a company operating across multiple states or jurisdictions Familiarity with certified payroll, prevailing wage, and Davis-Bacon compliance

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Annual salary of $150,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr Staxmatic