Our client is actively seeking a hands-on Controller to lead the accounting team of 3–5 staff. Candidates must possess proven experience in construction accounting, particularly within heavy civil, infrastructure, or government-funded projects. This is a critical leadership role overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, job cost analysis, and financial compliance. The ideal candidate brings a blend of tactical accounting skills and strategic insight, with deep knowledge of WIP schedules, progress billing, revenue recognition, and percentage-of-completion accounting.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage all core accounting functions including general ledger, AP/AR, progress billing, and subcontractor payments.
• Perform detailed analysis of job costs and integrate cost data with construction estimates to monitor performance and profitability.
• Oversee Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and ensure proper revenue recognition under percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Maintain compliance with government contract accounting standards, Davis-Bacon Act, and audit requirements.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting, month-end close, and budget-to-actual variance analysis.
• Collaborate with project managers to support cost control, forecasting, and resource planning.
• Manage internal controls and help develop systems to improve accuracy, efficiency, and transparency in reporting.
• Offer mentorship and structure for ongoing improvements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA a plus).
• Minimum 7+ years in construction accounting, with heavy civil or government project experience required.
• Strong command of GAAP, job cost accounting, and construction cost control systems.
• Proficiency with construction-specific accounting software (e.g., Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint, Foundation, or similar).
• Prior experience working with federal, state, or municipal government contracts, including compliance and audit support.
• Demonstrated experience managing both accounting operations and project-based financial reporting.
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