Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Controller

Job Description

We are seeking a Controller to take charge of the financial operations within a dynamic and fast-growing civil construction company. This role involves close collaboration with project managers, estimators, and leadership to ensure comprehensive job tracking, precise financial accounting, and clear financial visibility, aiding the company in its goal to reach $40M and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Manage job-level cost tracking across active grading, paving, and utility projects, including monitoring WIP schedules, percent-of-completion revenue recognition, and cost-to-complete estimates.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, providing accurate and timely reporting to ownership, including job profitability analysis, cash flow forecasting, and budget-to-actual variance reporting.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes, including subcontractor payments, retainage tracking, lien waiver management, and AIA billing (G702/G703) or equivalent progress billing formats.
• Manage or oversee payroll for field crews and office staff, including certified payroll reporting for prevailing wage and government-funded projects as applicable.
• Own the full general ledger, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end/year-end close processes.
• Coordinate with external CPAs on tax filings, audits, and compliance, managing sales/use tax obligations specific to construction materials and services in Tennessee.
• Prepare financial documentation to support surety bonding capacity and insurance renewals, essential for bidding on larger commercial and public projects.
• Monitor cash flow across multiple active projects, manage banking relationships, and oversee draws and line-of-credit activity.
• Evaluate and improve accounting systems, internal controls, and financial workflows to support the company's growth from $25M to $40M+ in revenue.
• Work closely with the estimating team, project managers, and field superintendents to align financial data with project timelines, change orders, and field conditions.

Essential Skills

• 4+ years of accounting experience within architecture, construction, engineering, or a related/adjacent industry (civil, heavy highway, site development, mechanical, electrical, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP schedules, and percent-of-completion accounting.
• Experience with AIA billing, retainage, subcontractor payments, and lien waivers.
• Proficiency in construction-specific or project-based accounting software (e.g., Sage 300 CRE, Foundation Software, Viewpoint, QuickBooks with job costing, or similar).
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of GAAP as applied to the construction industry.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CPA or CMA designation.
• Experience supporting surety bonding and financial statement preparation for bonding companies.
• Familiarity with certified payroll and prevailing wage requirements.
• Knowledge of Tennessee sales/use tax rules for construction.

Work Environment

This role is based onsite in an office setting, with a flexible 'come and go' environment allowing for adjustments in working hours as long as the required work is completed. The company offers a seat at the leadership table within a rapidly scaling organization that values doing things the right way. It boasts a tight-knit, family-oriented culture where colleagues support one another, providing a supportive and engaging work environment.

Pay

Entry Level: $90,000-125,000

Controller Level: $125,000-150,00

This is a Permanent position based out of Columbia, TN.

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Health Insurance — Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families Retirement Plan — 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off — Generous PTO package including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays Life & Disability Insurance — Company-paid life insurance and short-term/long-term disability coverage Performance Bonuses — Discretionary bonuses tied to company and individual performance Professional Development — Support for continuing education, certifications, and industry training Vehicle / Mileage Allowance — As applicable based on role Employee Referral Program — Bonuses for referring qualified candidates Work-Life Balance — Flexible scheduling where project timelines allow Team Culture — Company events, team outings, and a close-knit work environment built on mutual respect

This is a fully onsite position in Columbia,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 2026.

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.

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