Financial Controller

XLNT Contracting, a growing commercial GC licensed in 30 states, is hiring a Controller to own our accounting operations in-house — full AP/AR, monthly close, WIP/job-cost reporting, and multi-state license compliance. This is a high-ownership role with direct visibility to the CEO, ideal for someone with construction accounting experience who wants to build and run the process, not just execute tasks. Partners closely with our outside CPA firm on tax and audit matters. About the Role We're looking for a Controller to bring day-to-day accounting operations in-house and own our monthly close process end-to-end. This is a hands-on role for someone who wants ownership over the numbers — not just processing transactions, but understanding what they mean and catching problems before they become expensive. You'll work closely with our outside CPA firm, who will remain the filer of record on all tax matters, while you take ownership of AP, AR, internal accounting accuracy, job cost reporting, and multi-state license compliance. What You'll Do Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable (Full Ownership) Process all incoming vendor and subcontractor invoices, code to correct jobs/cost codes, and manage the payment schedule Own vendor relationships and resolve billing discrepancies Generate and send customer/owner invoices and draw requests Manage full AR cycle: invoicing, collections, and follow-up on past-due balances Maintain AP and AR aging reports and resolve any unapplied credits/debits Monthly Close & Core Accounting Own the full monthly close checklist: bank reconciliations, AP/AR aging review, credit card reconciliation, fixed asset tracking and depreciation, prepaid expense amortization Ensure payroll is accurately coded to jobs Job Cost & WIP Reporting Own the WIP-to-GL reconciliation process, identifying and resolving timing gaps between cost/revenue recognition and general ledger entries so monthly reporting reflects true performance Prepare and maintain the Schedule of Contract Activity, including updates for new contracts, change orders, and revised estimates Calculate and record under/overbilling adjustments Reconcile job costs and billings against Procore Maintain accurate retainage tracking as distinct balance sheet lines (both subcontractor-held and owner-held) Serve as the primary point of contact for financial information requests from our bank and bonding company Multi-State Compliance Coordinate with our outside CPA firm on state income, franchise, and sales tax filing deadlines and required documentation (CPA firm remains filer of record — this role owns tracking and organization, not filing) Manage any third-party compliance tracking tools or registered agent relationships Partnership with Outside CPA Work as the internal counterpart to our outside CPA firm, who will continue to review financials, conduct the annual audit, and file all state tax returns What We're Looking For 10+ years of construction accounting experience Demonstrated experience owning full-cycle AP and AR, ideally in a construction or subcontractor-heavy environment Demonstrated experience owning WIP schedules and percentage-of-completion accounting from start to finish Experience with Procore or similar construction project management software Comfortable presenting financial information to ownership/leadership Experience supporting bonding or banking relationships strongly preferred Multi-state compliance or licensing tracking experience a plus (training provided) Highly organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable owning a process rather than just executing tasks What We Offer Competitive base salary: depending on experience 401(k) with company match (plan launching 2026) Health, dental, and vision insurance Company-provided disability and life insurance Unlimited vacation policy, with a minimum of 3 weeks expected #J-18808-Ljbffr