Controller - Construction (Rockwall, TX)

Company Overview
Our client is a growing commercial construction subcontractor generating over $100M in annual revenue, with strong continued growth projections. The organization is focused on operational excellence, financial discipline, and scalable processes to support expansion.
Position Summary
The Controller will serve as the senior accounting leader, reporting directly to the CFO. This is a high-impact role responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, strengthening internal controls, improving processes, and supporting operational decision-making. The Controller will oversee all accounting functions, ensure compliance with FRF for SMEs and/or GAAP, and act as the primary accounting point of contact.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the month-end and year-end close processes
• Drive process improvements to reduce close timelines and increase efficiency
• Oversee all accounting operations, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Payroll, and Purchasing
• Supervise and develop accounting team workflows and performance
• Manage bank reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and cash postings
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll tax filings through third-party providers
• Provide hands-on support in AR and AP during departmental transition periods
• Serve as the primary point of contact for financial reporting, including lender, surety, and prequalification requirements
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and internal controls to support audit readiness
• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules
• Manage progress billings and maintain ownership of the AR function
• Address internal accounting issues and provide strategic guidance to leadership
• Improve systems, reporting, and ERP functionality, with a focus on automation and process optimization
• Ensure compliance with lien laws, including filing notices, retainage tracking, and bond claims/releases
• Oversee retainage tracking and reconciliation in accordance with applicable regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience within commercial construction
• Minimum of 5 years in a Controller role at a company with at least $50M in annual revenue
• Strong knowledge of percentage-of-completion accounting, job costing, and WIP reporting
• Experience managing audit preparation and external audits
• Solid understanding of lien laws, retainage, and monthly notice requirements
• Experience with construction-focused ERP systems
• Familiarity with tools such as Procore, Textura, GC Pay, Levelset, or similar platforms
• Proven leadership, organizational, and team development skills
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a hands-on, high-accountability environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $130,000 - $150,000 , depending on experience
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (company covers 60% of monthly premiums )
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance and sustainable workload

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