Construction Controller

Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site | Direct Hire Industry: Civil and Infrastructure Construction Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Area ( Broward County) The ideal candidate must have substantial construction accounting experience and direct, hands-on knowledge of Sage 100 Contractor, AIA progress billing, job costing, work-in-progress reporting, purchasing, and subcontractor cost management . Position Overview We are seeking a hands-on Construction Controller to lead our accounting, financial reporting, purchasing, and project-cost control functions. This leadership role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing construction billing, managing AP/purchasing operations, and providing reliable financial insights to ownership. This position directly oversees the Accounts Payable and Purchasing Coordinators and reviews labor-cost data for accurate job costing. Position Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience Experience: Substantial background in construction accounting (Civil/Infrastructure preferred). Software Proficiency: Direct, hands-on knowledge of Sage 100 Contractor . Demonstrated experience with AIA G702 and G703 billing Previous experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or Sr Construction Accounting professional Experience preparing and analyzing WIP schedules Knowledge of percentage-of-completion accounting, overbillings, underbilling’s, retainage, and revenue recognition Experience overseeing purchasing, purchase orders, accounts payable, and vendor management. Key Responsibilities GL & Financial Close: Oversee the general ledger and lead accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes. Financial Statements: Prepare and review income statements, balance sheets, cash-flow reports, and leadership dashboards. Reconciliations & Systems: Manage bank/credit card reconciliations, journal entries, and maintain the accounting structure within Sage 100 Contractor. Compliance: Ensure all financial activity aligns with GAAP and construction accounting best practices. Construction Accounting & Job Costing Cost Tracking: Maintain precise job-cost records (labor, materials, equipment, subcontracts) and ensure correct project/phase allocation. WIP & Profitability Analysis: Prepare WIP schedules and analyze contract values, percentage of completion, earned revenue, and projected gross profits. Budget Monitoring: Compare actual costs against estimates, identify cost overruns or margin changes, and calculate over/under-billings. Project Collaboration: Partner with Project Managers and estimators to update forecasts and support financial project closeouts. AIA Billing & Accounts Receivable Billing Lifecycle: Manage the full construction billing cycle for both public and private projects. AIA Applications: Prepare, review, and approve AIA G702 and G703 payment applications. Change Orders & Retainage: Incorporate approved change orders into billings and track retainage receivable to ensure timely collection. Compensation: Competitive Salary + Health benefits, (Medical insurance, Vision, Dental), PTO, 401(k), and more!

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