Are you an experienced construction finance professional ready to take the lead in a dynamic and growing organization? We are seeking a skilled Construction Controller to oversee all financial operations, including job cost accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Full-time Onsite
Direct Hire
Pay Rate: DoE
 
Position Summary
The Construction Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial operations of a construction company, including job cost accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, AR, AP, Certified Payroll, OCIP etc…
This role manages the accounting department and ensures accurate reporting using construction-specific accounting systems (FoundationSoft).
 
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management

• Oversee all accounting operations including AP/AR/payroll, and general ledger.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage company cash flow, forecasting, and banking relationships.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and construction industry accounting standards.

 
Construction and Job Cost Accounting

• Manage job cost reporting and WIP (Work-In-Progress) schedules.
• Monitor project budges, cost codes, and profitability.
• Review percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
• Work closely with project managers to track project financial performance.

 
Software & Systems

• Administer and optimize the use of FoundationSoft construction accounting system.
• Implement financial controls and reporting automation.
• Generate job cost reports, billing reports, and financial dashboards.

 
Leadership

• Manage and develop accounting staff
• Coordinate with operations and executive leadership
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting process.

 
Compliance & Risk Management

• Manage audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting.
• Oversee lien waivers, insurance tracking, and subcontractor compliance.
• Ensure internal financial controls are in place.

 
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA is a plus
• 7-15+ years accounting experience
• 5+ years in construction accounting
• Direct experience using FoundationSoft construction accounting system.
• Experience managing job costing and WIP schedules
• Strong knowledge of construction financial reporting
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling
• Leadership and team management
• Strong communication with operations teams