Construction Controller

FG Construction is seeking an experienced Construction Controller to oversee our accounting, financial reporting, purchasing, accounts payable, construction billing, and job-cost functions. This is a hands‑on leadership role that requires strong construction accounting experience. Candidates must have direct experience with Sage 100 Contractor, AIA billing, job costing, work‑in‑progress reporting, purchasing, and accounts payable . The Construction Controller will directly supervise the Accounts Payable Coordinator and Purchasing Coordinator . Payroll is managed separately and is not owned by this position. Primary Responsibilities Financial Reporting and Construction Accounting Oversee general ledger accounting and monthly and year‑end closing Prepare and review financial statements, account reconciliations, journal entries, and cash‑flow reports Maintain the chart of accounts and accounting structure in Sage 100 Contractor Ensure transactions are properly documented and recorded Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial reports for company leadership Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, banks, bonding companies, and insurance representatives Maintain accurate job costs for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other project expenses Ensure costs are assigned to the correct job, phase, cost code, purchase order, and general ledger account Compare actual project costs to estimates, budgets, commitments, and approved change orders Prepare and analyze work‑in‑progress (WIP) schedules Review percentage of completion, estimated costs to complete, projected gross profit, overbillings, and underbillings Partner with project managers to monitor project profitability and identify financial risks Oversee financial project closeout, including final costs, billings, commitments, and retainage AIA Billing and Accounts Receivable Oversee construction billing for public and private projects Prepare and review AIA G702 and G703 payment applications Maintain accurate schedules of values Track approved and pending change orders Monitor retainage receivable and ensure it is properly billed and collected Ensure billings comply with contract requirements and are supported by proper documentation Monitor accounts receivable aging and outstanding payment applications Work with project managers, owners, and general contractors to resolve billing and collection issues Purchasing Oversight Own and oversee the company’s purchasing function Directly supervise the Purchasing Coordinator Establish purchasing policies, approval levels, and documentation requirements Ensure purchase orders are issued and approved before materials, equipment, or services are ordered Verify purchase requests include the correct project, budget, phase, and cost code Monitor open purchase orders and committed project costs Compare purchases against project budgets Work with project managers, estimators, superintendents, and operations leaders to support purchasing needs Evaluate vendor pricing, service, reliability, and payment terms Identify cost‑saving and vendor negotiation opportunities Monitor for unauthorized purchases, duplicate orders, pricing discrepancies, and budget overruns Accounts Payable and Vendor Management Directly supervise the Accounts Payable Coordinator Oversee vendor invoices, subcontractor billings, and employee reimbursementsEnsure invoices are matched to approved purchase orders and receiving documentation Verify invoices are coded to the correct job, phase, cost code, and general ledger account Review documentation and approvals before payments are issued Monitor subcontract agreements, committed costs, change orders, and retainage Maintain controls to prevent duplicate, inaccurate, or unauthorized payments Ensure vendor records include required W-9s, certificates of insurance, and applicable lien releases Review accounts payable aging and recommend payment priorities Oversee vendor setup, 1099 reporting, and resolution of payment or pricing discrepancies Internal Controls and Team Leadership Establish and maintain accounting, purchasing, and accounts payable policies and internal controls Maintain proper separation of duties between purchasing, receiving, invoice processing, approval, and payment Improve the company’s use of Sage 100 Contractor and related financial processes Directly manage, train, and evaluate the Accounts Payable and Purchasing Coordinators Review team members’ work for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness Partner with Project Management, Estimating, Operations, Human Resources, and company leadership Hold departments accountable for timely approvals, purchase documentation, and accurate cost coding Review payroll‑related accounting and project labor‑cost information as needed for financial reporting and job costing; payroll processing is managed separately Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field At least five years of progressive accounting experience Previous Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar leadership experience Direct construction accounting experience Hands‑on proficiency with Sage 100 Contractor Experience preparing and managing AIA G702 and G703 billing Strong knowledge of construction job costing, WIP reporting, retainage, overbillings, underbillings, and percentage‑of‑completion accounting Experience overseeing purchasing, accounts payable, and vendor management Strong general ledger, month‑end closing, budgeting, forecasting, and cash‑flow experience Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Strong leadership, organization, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities Preferred Qualifications CPA or CMA designation Experience in civil, roadway, bridge, drainage, underground utility, infrastructure, or heavy construction Experience with public‑sector construction projects Familiarity with lien releases, subcontractor compliance, bonding, and construction insurance Bilingual English and Spanish skills About FG Construction FG Construction is a Florida-based civil and infrastructure construction company specializing in roadways, bridges, drainage systems, underground utilities, and related infrastructure. FG Construction, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr