Construction Controller (Residential Homebuilding) (Houston)

Location: Mexico (Remote – supporting Houston, TX operations)

Company: ICONIQ Homes

About ICONIQ Homes

ICONIQ Homes is a growing residential home builder based in Houston, Texas. We are in an early growth phase and are intentionally building our systems, processes, and financial visibility the right way as we scale.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Construction Controller to take ownership of our accounting and reporting function and help us build a strong, flexible financial foundation from the ground up.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who:

• Understands construction or project-based accounting
• Has exceptional attention to detail
• Communicates clearly and confidently
• Enjoys building systems (not just maintaining them)
• Thrives in a startup environment

This is not a corporate finance role and not a bookkeeping position. You will work closely with ownership and operations and will have real influence over how the business runs.

What You’ll Own

Core Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Full ownership of the monthly close process
• Preparation of accurate and timely:
• Income Statement (P&L)
• Balance Sheet
• Inventory and WIP reporting
• AP aging and vendor summaries
• Budget creation and budget-to-actual variance analysis
• Tracking key operating averages and performance metrics relevant to residential construction

Job Costing & Cost Visibility

• Design and maintain job cost structures aligned with how homes are actually built
• Ensure consistent cost coding by phase, trade, and project
• Track committed costs vs actuals
• Deliver reliable cost-per-home and margin reporting
• Proactively identify cost overruns, miscodings, and margin leakage

Systems & Process Build-Out

• Help design accounting workflows and controls from scratch
• Build systems that are practical, flexible, and scalable
• Improve processes over time without over-engineering
• Document workflows to support future growth

AP Oversight, Vendors & Team Leadership

• Oversee accounts payable workflows and approvals
• Manage and mentor junior AP or accounting assistants
• Review work for accuracy, completeness, and proper coding
• Maintain vendor discipline, aging visibility, and lien waiver tracking
• Coordinate with external payroll providers, CPAs, and tax advisors

Banking & Construction Draw Support (Future Scope)

• Prepare and manage construction draw packages
• Coordinate with banks and lenders
• Support planning of which builds are financed with which institutions
• Assist with cash flow forecasting tied to build schedules

(Banking and draw responsibilities will phase in over time and are not expected on Day 1.)

Who This Role Is For

• Someone with very high attention to detail who takes pride in clean, accurate work
• A strong communicator who can explain financials clearly to non-accountants
• Comfortable managing junior team members and reviewing their work
• Able to operate in a startup environment where systems are being built and refined
• Curious about how the business actually runs and how homes are built
• Willing to learn U.S. and Houston-specific construction practices

Experience We’re Looking For

• 8–12+ years of accounting or finance experience
• Strong background in construction, real estate development, or project-based accounting
• Experience owning accounting functions end-to-end
• Experience setting up or improving accounting systems and processes
• Comfortable supporting a U.S.-based company
• English proficiency sufficient to work with U.S. owners, CPAs, and banks

Nice to have

• Prior experience supporting U.S. entities
• Residential homebuilding exposure
• Experience with construction draws or lender reporting

How Success Is Measured

• Ownership is no longer involved in day-to-day accounting
• Clean, timely closes with minimal rework
• Accurate, actionable cost-per-home reporting
• Strong financial discipline without unnecessary rigidity
• Systems that scale as the company grows

Compensation

$70,000–$100,000 USD, depending on experience, scope, and performance. Compensation includes a competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives tied to reporting accuracy, cost visibility, and process improvements.

Why This Role Is Unique

• You’ll help build the accounting function, not just inherit it
• You’ll work directly with ownership and have real influence
• You’ll bring structure without bureaucracy
• The role can grow as ICONIQ Homes grows