Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Controller to lead financial operations for a construction-focused organization in North Charleston, South Carolina. This role will oversee core accounting activities, support accurate project financial tracking, and strengthen document management practices that keep records organized and accessible. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of construction accounting, applies US GAAP consistently, and ensures timely, reliable reporting for business decision-making.

Responsibilities:
• Direct the company’s accounting function, including oversight of financial reporting, general ledger activity, and period-end close processes.
• Monitor project-related financial performance by maintaining accurate job cost data and reviewing expenditures against budgets and contract expectations.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements to ensure records are complete, accurate, and aligned with US GAAP standards.
• Establish and maintain effective controls for document handling, including organizing, scanning, and preserving financial and operational records.
• Coordinate account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies that affect reporting accuracy or project results.
• Partner with operational and project teams to provide financial insight, support cost visibility, and improve overall accounting discipline.
• Manage the month-end close cycle efficiently by setting deadlines, reviewing entries, and confirming that all supporting documentation is in place.
• Support audits and compliance efforts by compiling required records and maintaining well-structured financial documentation for review.

• Experience serving in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role within construction, contracting, or a related project-based environment.

• Strong working knowledge of construction accounting principles, including job cost tracking and project financial reporting.

• Solid understanding of US GAAP and the ability to apply accounting standards to daily operations and month-end reporting.

• Proven ability to lead an accurate and timely month-end close process in a fast-paced business setting.

• Experience with document control practices, including scanning, organizing, and maintaining accounting records.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify variances, reconcile accounts, and support informed financial decisions.

• High attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential financial information with professionalism and accuracy.

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