Controller – Construction

POSITION SUMMARY

The Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial operations of the company, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic financial leadership within a fast-paced construction environment. This role requires a seasoned financial professional with 15+ years of accounting experience in construction, demonstrating deep expertise in job costing, WIP reporting, revenue recognition, contract compliance, equipment cost allocation, and cash-flow forecasting.

The Controller will manage the accounting team, safeguard the integrity of financial data, support executive decision-making, and partner closely with operations to establish and maintain strong financial discipline across the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee all daily accounting operations, including AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, banking, and month-end close.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain an accurate and structured job cost system, including labor, materials, subcontractors, equipment, overhead, and allocated burden.
• Produce and present Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, backlog reports, cost-to-complete forecasts, and earned revenue calculations.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and construction-specific financial standards.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.

2. Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow

• Develop company-wide annual budgets and rolling financial forecasts.
• Create accurate 12–18 month cash-flow models reflecting