Controller

Job Title: Controller

Job Description

The Controller oversees all financial operations for a growing construction company, ensuring financial accuracy, strong internal controls, and strategic financial guidance. This role manages the full accounting function, leads construction-specific financial processes such as job costing and WIP reporting, and partners closely with leadership and project teams to support profitable growth and sound financial decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting and financial operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management.

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records and maintain robust internal controls and accounting procedures.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

• Manage construction job costing, including tracking labor, materials, and overhead to support accurate project profitability analysis.

• Develop, maintain, and review Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and percentage-of-completion reporting.

• Monitor project budgets, cost tracking, and financial forecasting to support effective project and company-level planning.

• Coordinate annual financial audits, tax preparation activities, and regulatory compliance requirements.

• Manage banking relationships, including reporting and compliance related to bonding requirements and insurance.

• Prepare cash flow forecasts and financial analyses to support executive management in strategic decision-making.

• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team.

• Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting throughout each project's lifecycle.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local financial regulations.

• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems, and reporting to support company growth.

• Own and continuously refine the accounting function to support a growing construction organization.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience.

• At least 3–5 years of accounting experience in the construction industry.

• Strong knowledge of construction accounting principles and practices.

• Expertise in job costing and project profitability analysis.

• Proficiency in percentage-of-completion accounting and WIP reporting.

• Strong experience in financial reporting and budgeting.

• Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial statement preparation.

• Experience supervising and leading accounting staff.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.

• Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

• Ability to develop, implement, and maintain internal financial controls.

• Thorough understanding of GAAP and relevant federal, state, and local financial regulations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.

• Experience with construction accounting software such as Sage Contractor 100.

• Experience managing banking, bonding, and insurance reporting relationships.

• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic financial guidance to executive leadership.

• Proven track record in a growing company environment, with the ability to build and own the accounting function.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop team members.

• Ability to design and refine accounting procedures and process improvements.

Work Environment

This role is based in a construction office environment and requires working onsite five days per week. The Controller works closely with project managers, executives, and accounting staff in a collaborative, growth-oriented setting. The environment is fast-paced and project-driven, with frequent interaction across departments and regular use of construction accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62.00 - $72.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Jacksonville,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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