Financial Controller

Job summary

Lead the accounting department and oversee financial reporting, monthly closing, cash flow, job costing, project budgets, and work-in-progress schedules. Manage compliance, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, internal controls, banking relationships, and year-end audits.

Job details

Full Job Description The controller will lead the accounting department, manage financial data, internal controls and reporting systems to ensure the financial health of the company and construction projects. This position will be responsible for accurate job costing, work in progress scheduling, cash management and financial reporting to leadership. Key Responsibilities Financial Management & Reporting: Oversee monthly closing, prepare financial statements, manage the general ledger, and monitor cash flow. Prepare year end and liaise with external accountants to obtain tax efficiencies. Job Costing & Analysis: Develop and maintain detailed project budgets, track job costs, and prepare variance analysis for project managers and owners. WIP Reporting: Generate accurate Work in Progress (WIP) schedules to track profitability and project health. Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with lien legislation, statutory holdbacks, and contract structures. Manage certified payroll and sales tax. AP/AR & Payroll: Oversee vendor billings, subcontract invoicing, pay applications, and payroll. Internal Controls: Implement policies to improve financial accuracy and strengthen internal control procedures. Banking & Audits: Coordinate with banks for financing and lead year-end audits. Required Skills & Qualifications Experience: Proven experience as a Controller in the construction industry (5+ years). Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field. Certifications: CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Software Proficiency: Experience with construction-specific software (e.g., QuickBooks Contractor Edition). Technical Skills: Deep understanding of GAAP, lien laws, and job cost accounting. Preferred Qualities Strong communication skills to interface between field personnel and executive leadership. Ability to manage multiple project priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strategic thinking to provide actionable insights on profitability. Reports To: Owner Direct Reports: 2 Accounting Clerks Benefits Company events Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance Wellness program Work Location: In person

What you’ll do

Lead the accounting department and oversee financial reporting, monthly closing, cash flow, job costing, project budgets, and work-in-progress schedules. Manage compliance, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, internal controls, banking relationships, and year-end audits.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of experience as a construction-industry Controller, a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, and a CPA certification. Candidates should have strong knowledge of GAAP, lien laws, and job cost accounting, experience with construction-specific software, and the ability to communicate effectively and manage multiple project priorities.

Benefits

• Company Events
• Dental Care
• Disability Insurance
• Extended Health Care
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Reporting
• General Ledger Management
• Cash Management
• Job Cost Accounting
• Project Budgeting
• Variance Analysis
• Work in Progress Reporting
• Lien Legislation Compliance
• Statutory Holdbacks
• Certified Payroll
• Sales Tax
• Accounts Payable and Receivable
• Payroll Management
• Internal Controls
• GAAP
• QuickBooks Contractor Edition

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Construction
• Management & Leadership

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