Controller

A growing construction and project-based organization is seeking an experienced Construction Controller to lead financial operations, project accounting, job costing, and internal controls. This individual will serve as a key business partner to leadership, ensuring financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and visibility into project performance.

The ideal candidate brings strong construction accounting experience, expertise with ERP and project management systems, and a hands-on approach to driving financial processes in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes and maintain the general ledger.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, treasury activities, and overall financial planning.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and accounting operations.
• Coordinate external audits, tax filings, lender reporting, and bonding requirements.

Project Accounting & Job Costing

• Manage work-in-progress (WIP) reporting and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Review project budgets and analyze labor, material, subcontractor, and equipment cost variances.
• Ensure accurate project cost tracking and integration between operational and financial systems.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and approval workflows.
• Provide financial insights and reporting to support project and executive decision-making.

Compliance & Contract Administration

• Oversee subcontractor billing and payment processes.
• Ensure compliance documentation is properly maintained, including lien waivers, certificates of insurance, and related project requirements.
• Monitor progress billings, retainage, and change order activity.
• Support compliance with applicable financial, tax, and contractual requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in construction accounting, project accounting, or controllership functions.
• Strong understanding of construction accounting principles, job costing, WIP schedules, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.
• Experience working with construction ERP systems and project management software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, reporting, and data analysis.
• CPA, CMA, CCIFP, or similar designation preferred.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong leadership and team-development skills.
• Ability to communicate financial performance and project results to both operations and executive leadership.
• Process improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency, technology, and scalability.
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

This version is generic enough to be posted publicly on LinkedIn while still targeting candidates with construction industry controllership experience, WIP reporting expertise, job costing knowledge, and construction technology exposure.