ConstructionController
WeareseekinganexperiencedConstructionControllertotakeownershipoftheaccountingandfinancialoperationsforastable,well-establishedgeneralcontractorwithapproximately$40Minannualrevenue.
Thisisanexcellentopportunityforsomeonewhoknowsconstructionaccountinginsideandoutbutwantsmorethansimplymaintainingthebooks.Leadershipislookingforastrategicpartnerwhocanevaluateexistingprocesses,identifyopportunitiesforimprovement,andbringthoughtfulrecommendationstothetable.
The right person will be trustworthy, gritty, high integrity, and comfortable operating with significant autonomy. You’ll have the opportunity to put your stamp on the accounting function while joining a stable, family-oriented organization with a long-tenured team and ambitious plans for future growth.
WhatYou'llOwn
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, including financial statements and management reporting.
- Ownconstructionaccounting,jobcosting,WIPreporting,revenuerecognition,over/underbillings,projectedcosts,andanticipatedmargins.
- PartnerdirectlywithProjectManagersandOperationsoncost-to-completeprojections,jobforecasts,budget-to-actualperformance,andprojectprofitability.
- Monitorbacklog,projectedrevenue,grossprofit,projectcashflow,andoverallfinancialperformance.
- Maintaintheintegrityofthegeneralledger,reconciliations,journalentries,accruals,andinternalcontrols.
- LeadannualbudgetingandongoingforecastingwhiledevelopingmeaningfulKPIsandreportingforleadership.
- OverseeAP,AR,billing,collections,retainage,banking,bonding,insurance,andaudit-relatedrequests.
- Providefinancialinsightaroundequipment,staffing,investments,andotherstrategicbusinessdecisions.
- ManageandsupportonedirectreportresponsibleforAPandpayroll.
- Evaluatecurrentaccountingprocessesandstrategicallyproposeimprovementsthatcreategreaterefficiency,accountability,andvisibilityacrosstheorganization.
- PartnercloselywithexecutiveleadershipandOperationsasthefinancialvoiceofthebusiness.
TheScope
This individual will be the primary accounting owner for an approximately $40M construction operation, supported by one AP/payroll professional.The company typically manages 3-4 active projects at a time, with individual project values ranging from approximately $2M–$10M and project durations ranging from six months to two years.Thisisahands-onControllerposition.YouneedtobeequallycomfortablediggingintojobcostingandWIPasyouaresittingwithleadershipanddiscussingforecasts,margins,risks,andopportunities.
WhatWe'reLookingFor
- Bachelor’sdegreerequired.
- StrongconstructionaccountingexperiencewithadeepunderstandingofjobcostingandWIP.
- Experiencewithrevenuerecognition,cost-to-completeforecasting,projectfinancialmanagement,budgeting,andcash-flowmanagement.
- Abilitytoindependentlyowntheaccountingfunctionwithinaproject-basedorganization.
- StrongExcelskills;experiencewithFoundationSoftwareoranotherconstructionERPisaplus.
- Strategicmindsetwiththeconfidencetoidentifyopportunitiesandbringwell-thought-outproposalstoleadership.
- ComfortableworkingacrossAccounting,Operations,ProjectManagement,andexecutiveleadership.
- Highleveloftrustworthiness,integrity,accountability,anddiscretion.
- Gritty,hands-onmentalitysomeonewillingtorolluptheirsleevesandownwhatneedstogetdone.
- Strongrelationship-buildingskillsandtheabilitytodriveaccountabilitywithouttakinganoverlycorporateapproach.
WhyThisOpportunity?
This is not a turnaround situation or an unstable organization looking for someone to clean up a mess. It is a long-standing, reliable construction company that is investing in its accounting function as it prepares for continued growth. Leadership wants fresh eyes and new ideas. They are looking for someone who will first understand the business and its people, then strategically recommend changes rather than attempting to overhaul processes on day one.
FortherightConstructionController,thisisanopportunitytobecomeatrustedstrategicpartnertoleadership,levelupanestablishedaccountingdepartment,andhaveameaningfulvoiceinwheretheorganizationgoesnext.
Compensation&Benefits
- Competitivebasesalarytargetedat$115,000–$135,000
- Bonusstructurebeingdeveloped.
- Medical,dental,andvisioncoverage.
- 401(k)withemployermatch.
- ThreeweeksofPTOwithaflexibleapproachtoadditionaltimeoff.
- Eightpaidholidays.
- Long-term growth potential as the company expands and continues building its finance and accounting leadership structure.
- Thisisanidealopportunityforaconstructionaccountingprofessionalwhowantsstabilitywithoutstagnationastrongbusiness,meaningfulownership,directaccesstoleadership,andtheopportunitytohelpshapethenextchapteroftheaccountingfunction.
We look forward to hearing from you!
