Fractional Controller - Construction

About the role

This role oversees multiple controller-level client engagements for construction contractors, combining hands-on accounting work with direct client advisory.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ownership of multiple client engagements simultaneously, each varying in scope and complexity.
• Develop a thorough working understanding of each client's accounting operations.
• Review month end close procedures and provide constructive feedback to client teams.
• Prepare financial statements and custom financial reports such as projections and financial models to agreed deadlines.
• Identify opportunities for additional client services.
• Build and maintain ongoing client relationships, with regular interaction across engagements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with client stakeholders including banks, surety and bonding companies, and insurance providers.
• Apply strong bookkeeping, management reporting, month end closing, and payroll experience to produce accurate financial statements.
• Contribute to client business strategy through forecasts, projections, and financial models.
• Ongoing research into industry developments, macroeconomic factors affecting contractors, and current accounting and finance topics relevant to the client base.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
• 5+ years of private accounting experience within the construction industry
• Demonstrated experience with construction accounting methodologies, including WIP (percentage of completion), job costing, variance analysis, labor and burden rates, and billing and retainage
• Demonstrated experience producing projections and financial models
• Experience with Foundation Software, Acumatica, or similar construction focused accounting software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and take ownership of work

Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) certification
• Working knowledge of GAAP

Skills

Compensation And Benefits

• $115,000 to $130,000 base salary, plus bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off

To apply, please submit your resume for consideration.