Construction Controller

We are partnered with a Residential Home Builder to recruit a Controller with experience in the Constrution industry.

Position Overview

The Controller manages the day-to-day financial operations, cost accounting, and treasury for the affiliate, its residential construction developments, and subsidiary operations business. Reporting to the VP of Finance and operations, this position focuses on construction job costing, accounts payable/receivable, and cash flow management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Construction & Real Estate Financials

• Job Costing & CIP: Oversee job-cost accounting and Construction-in-Process (CIP) accounts for all residential builds and land developments.
• Construction Budgets: Partner with the Construction Director to establish project budgets, review contractor bids, track retainage, and monitor cost variances.

2. ReStore Retail & Operations Finance

• ReStore Financial Oversight: Audit retail inventory valuation, daily POS deposits, credit card reconciliations, and sales tax compliance for the retail store.
• General Ledger & Month-End: Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, and perform month-end general ledger reconciliations.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor daily liquidity, prepare cash flow forecasts

3. Compliance & Internal Controls

• Subcontractor & Vendor Compliance: Verify subcontractor draw requests, collect lien waivers, and audit subcontractor insurance records (General Liability, Workers' Comp).
• Internal Controls: Enforce financial policies, segregation of duties, cash handling procedures, and fraud mitigation across all departments.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance,
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Systems: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage Intacct, Procore )
• Core Competencies: Strong understanding of AIA billing and GAAP