Controller (Construction)

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day accounting function, ensuring financial activities are completed accurately, on time, and in alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee construction-specific accounting processes, including job cost tracking, work-in-progress reporting, and recognition of project-related revenue.
• Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements, providing clear analysis of performance, trends, and areas requiring attention.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities to support planning, cash management, and strategic decision-making across construction projects.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including account reconciliations and review of bank reconciliations.
• Cook up audit preparation and support external reporting requirements while maintaining strong internal financial controls.
• Supervise tax-related financial activities, including the preparation and review of corporate tax return information.
• Cook up coordination with insurance compliance and maintain effective relationships with banking partners and other external financial stakeholders.
• Identify financial risks, respond to operational business needs, and recommend opportunities to improve profitability and project results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including background within the construction or specialty construction industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in construction accounting, including job costing, work-in-progress reporting, and revenue recognition.
• Strong ability to interpret financial statements and produce accurate monthly reporting for leadership review.
• Hands-on experience with budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, and account reconciliation processes.
• Knowledge of audit support, corporate tax reporting, insurance compliance, and banking relationship management.
• Proven leadership and organizational skills with experience overseeing broad back-office financial operations.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, deep knowledge of construction accounting, and the ability to guide the full back-office finance function with accuracy and accountability.