The Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting operations within a commercial construction environment. This role supports strategic decision-making by delivering accurate financial reporting, effective cost control, and project accounting. The Controller works closely with senior leadership and project management to ensure financial health, regulatory compliance, and profitability across all commercial construction projects
•To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without special accommodation.
•Lead the accounting team in managing the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and job cost accounting.
•Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
•Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow plans, with a focus on commercial project timelines and costs.
•Maintain detailed project job costing and project schedules, including revenue recognition based on percentage-of-completion.
•Collaborate with project managers to track project performance, cost-to-complete, change orders, billing, and collections.
•Ensure compliance with construction contracts, lien laws, insurance, bonding, and licensing requirements.
•Supervise the preparation of draws, pay applications, and compliance documents for commercial clients, lenders, and general contractors.
•Oversee internal controls, accounting procedures, and policies to ensure financial integrity and mitigate risk.
•Coordinate annual audits and interface with banks, auditors, and insurance providers.
•Mentor and manage accounting staff, fostering professional development and cross-functional collaboration.
Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA or CMA preferred.
•5+ years of accounting experience.
•In-depth knowledge of job cost accounting.
•Familiarity with construction accounting software such as Vista or Procore.
•Proven ability to analyze financial data and translate it into actionable insights for operations.
•Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset.
•Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local tax regulations and industry standards.