Controller - Construction Audit
About The Position
We are hiring for a privately held, small-to-mid-sized commercial construction firm known for delivering high-quality projects and maintaining strong client relationships. This role is open due to a planned leadership transition: our long-tenured Controller has recently stepped into the CFO role following the retirement of our former CFO. We are seeking a strong successor to build on this foundation and continue elevating our finance function. The Controller will lead all accounting and financial operations, bringing a strong foundation in public audit—specifically within construction—and a proactive, business-oriented mindset. This individual will oversee day-to-day accounting, partner closely with project teams, and play a key role in financial planning and cash flow management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent required (CPA or equivalent preferred)
- 5–10+ years of experience in public accounting (audit), with a focus on construction clients
- Experience working with or transitioning into a private construction or contracting environment preferred
- Strong knowledge of construction accounting (percentage of completion, job costing, WIP schedules)
- Experience overseeing project accountants or similar roles
- Proven strength in FP&A, financial analysis, and cash flow management
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to operate both strategically and tactically
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Responsibilities
- Oversee all accounting operations, including job costing, revenue recognition, and WIP reporting
- Manage and develop a team of project accountants and accounting staff
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with accuracy and timeliness
- Drive financial planning & analysis (FP&A), including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Actively manage cash flow, forecasting liquidity needs across projects and the business
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and construction-specific accounting standards
- Coordinate audits and maintain strong internal controls, leveraging prior public audit experience
- Partner with project managers and operations leaders to improve financial performance and project outcomes
- Continuously improve financial systems, processes, and reporting capabilities
Benefits
- Clear leadership pathway with strong executive support
- Opportunity to step into a well-run finance function and make a meaningful impact
- Close-knit, collaborative culture with high visibility across the organization
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- $150k-180k/yr base salary
- Employee Owned Benefits (8-12% on job of salary!)
- Additional Bonuses ($3-5k/yr)
- In Office, Monday-Friday, Flexible Hours
- Full benefits, 401k w/ 2% match, paid holidays & vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
