Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function for client in the construction field, office located in Tacoma, Washington. This onsite position will oversee financial reporting, month-end close, and day-to-day accounting activities while supporting accurate project-based financial management in a construction-focused environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to guide financial operations with precision and consistency.

Responsibilities:

• Direct daily accounting activities across payroll, fixed assets, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash reconciliation processes.

• Produce and review monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery to leadership.

• Maintain the general ledger and perform detailed account reconciliations to support a reliable month-end close.

• Oversee job cost and work-in-progress reporting to provide clear visibility into project financial performance.

• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and support budgeting and forecasting efforts.

• Ensure accounting practices align with construction industry standards, including percentage-of-completion methods where applicable.

• Support document organization and financial record management to maintain audit-ready files and reporting documentation.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve accounting workflows and assist with system usage across QuickBooks Online, legacy QuickBooks Desktop processes, and ESub as needed.

The salary range for this position is $140k to $160k. Benefits available with this position include paid medical, dental and vision; life and disability insurances; participation in the company’s 401(k) plan with a 3% match and 15 days of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick leave and 10 paid holidays per calendar year.

• At least 5 years of accounting experience in the construction industry, with union experience is strongly preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred.

• Hands-on knowledge of percentage-of-completion accounting and financial management within a job cost-driven business.

• Prior experience working for a construction company or general contractor is preferred.

• Proficiency with QuickBooks is required; experience with project management or construction-related systems is a plus.

• Strong background in general ledger management, financial statement review, and bank reconciliation.

• Experience with union payroll or union-related accounting and multi-state operations is highly desirable.