Controller - Construction

Controller – Construction $150000 - $180000 per year | Kent, WA | On-site | Permanent Heavy Civil Construction Organization Seeks Talented Controller A bit about us: The Controller is responsible for directing all accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, cash management, internal controls, and compliance activities for the company. This position partners closely with executive leadership to provide financial insight that supports strategic decision-making while ensuring the integrity of the company's financial records. This is a full-time, in-office position based in Kent, Washington. We believe close collaboration between accounting, operations, and executive leadership is essential to our success, and this role is expected to be on-site each business day. The Controller will supervise accounting personnel and oversee accounting functions related to heavy civil construction, including job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, equipment accounting, payroll, and contract accounting. Why join us? Competitive salary of $150,000–$180,000 DOE Comprehensive health benefits 401(k) with company match Paid vacation and holidays Professional development opportunities Stable, family-oriented work environment Opportunity to be part of a respected and growing construction company Full-time, in-office leadership role with direct access to executive management and operational teams Job Details Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. CPA designation preferred. 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant construction accounting experience required. Minimum 5 years of accounting leadership or management experience. Strong knowledge of GAAP and construction accounting principles. Extensive experience with: Job costing Work-in-progress (WIP) reporting Percentage-of-completion accounting Construction contracts Cash flow management Budgeting and forecasting Experience with accounting software in a construction environment. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines. Preferred Qualifications CPA license. Experience in heavy civil, infrastructure, or commercial construction. Familiarity with prevailing wage and certified payroll requirements. Experience with union payroll and multi-employer benefit reporting. Experience working with equipment-intensive construction operations. Experience managing audits and banking relationships. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr