Controller

Overview:

The Controller is responsible for providing strategic financial leadership and oversight of all accounting and financial operations for a regional construction company with approximately $50 million in annual revenue, based in Doral, FL. This role partners closely with ownership and senior leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, cash management, and data-driven decision support in a project-based construction environment. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring five days per week in the Doral office. Base salary range is $140,000 to $160,000 per year.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary financial leader and trusted advisor to ownership and senior management on all accounting, financial reporting, and operational finance matters
• Oversee the full accounting function, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, job costing, and fixed assets
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP, including balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, and work-in-progress (WIP) schedules
• Manage job cost accounting, project profitability analysis, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, and cost-to-complete forecasting for construction projects
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance
• Lead the annual budget process, forecasting, and variance analysis; partner with operations and project managers to drive financial accountability
• Oversee cash flow management, banking relationships, and working capital optimization
• Coordinate and support the annual external audit, tax preparation, and any required governmental or bonding company reporting
• Supervise and develop accounting staff; ensure accurate and timely processing of all financial transactions and month-end close
• Analyze financial data and present clear insights and recommendations to leadership to support business decisions and operational improvements
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements, as well as construction industry regulations and bonding/insurance requirements
• Maintain integrity of the accounting system and related data; implement process improvements and system enhancements as needed
• Partner with project managers and field leadership on job cost reviews, change order tracking, and billing accuracy

Requirements:

• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 4+ years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leadership role
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA strongly preferred
• Industry-relevant experience within the Construction industry preferred, but not required
• Strong knowledge of job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, WIP schedules, and project-based financial management highly preferred
• Hands-on experience managing full-cycle accounting operations for a company of similar size ($30M-$100M revenue range preferred)
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with construction-focused accounting software (e.g., Viewpoint, Foundation, Sage 300 CRE, or similar)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with non-financial leaders, including project managers and field operations
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with high attention to detail
• Experience supervising and developing accounting staff
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with multiple competing priorities
• This is an on-site role requiring five days per week in the Doral, FL office

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information


John Edwards