Controller

Description

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes and support audits
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, forecasts, and cash flow projections
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and construction accounting best practices
• Improve financial systems, controls, and reporting processes
• Lead and mentor accounting staff as applicable
• Partner with project managers to monitor budgets, cost variances, and project profitability
• Oversee construction accounting functions including job costing, WIP schedules, percent-of-completion revenue recognition, change orders, retention, and progress billings

Requirements

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. Employment eligibility will be verified at the time of hire.

Our client, a well-established construction organization, is seeking an experienced Construction Controller to lead financial operations across large-scale construction and MEP projects. This role is critical to ensuring accurate job costing, financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance while partnering closely with project and executive leadership.

• 5+ years of experience in construction accounting or construction finance
• Strong knowledge of job cost accounting, WIP reporting, and revenue recognition
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA preferred)
• Experience supporting MEP, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical construction projects preferred
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
• Experience with construction accounting or ERP systems (e.g., Viewpoint, Sage, Procore, ComputerEase)

Benefits

This role offers the chance to step into a high-impact financial leadership position within a growing construction environment, influencing project performance and strategic decision-making.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance