Controller
- $120,000 - $160,000
- Charlotte, NC
A growing construction company with strong benefits and room for growth.
A bit about us:
A growing construction company with strong benefits and room for growth.
Why join us?
A growing construction company with strong benefits and room for growth.
Job Details
Job Details
Take the lead in shaping the financial future of a growing construction business! We are seeking a hands-on Controller for a permanent position overseeing financial management, strengthening accounting operations, and delivering insights that drive profitable projects.
This opportunity is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys partnering with operational leaders, improving processes, and turning complex project data into clear business decisions. You will play a key role in building scalable financial practices while supporting the company’s continued growth.
Responsibilities
Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll accounting, and account reconciliations.
Lead accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Manage construction job costing, including project budgets, cost allocations, committed costs, and profitability analysis.
Partner with project managers to review financial performance, investigate variances, and identify opportunities to improve margins.
Oversee work-in-progress reporting and ensure appropriate revenue recognition for construction contracts.
Develop and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets, strengthen financial accuracy, and support compliance.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning activities.
Manage QuickBooks and related accounting systems, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and improve reporting.
Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and tax professionals to support audits, tax filings, and other reporting requirements.
Guide and develop accounting team members while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
5+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, including experience in the construction industry.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
CPA preferred.
Demonstrated experience overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and construction accounting practices, including job costing, work-in-progress reporting, and revenue recognition.
Proven ability to manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes accurately and efficiently.
Proficiency with QuickBooks or equivalent accounting software, along with strong Excel skills.
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and project profitability reporting.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, with exceptional attention to detail.
Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with leadership, accounting staff, and construction project teams.
A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Take the lead in shaping the financial future of a growing construction business! We are seeking a hands-on Controller for a permanent position overseeing financial management, strengthening accounting operations, and delivering insights that drive profitable projects.
This opportunity is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys partnering with operational leaders, improving processes, and turning complex project data into clear business decisions. You will play a key role in building scalable financial practices while supporting the company’s continued growth.
Responsibilities
Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll accounting, and account reconciliations.
Lead accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Manage construction job costing, including project budgets, cost allocations, committed costs, and profitability analysis.
Partner with project managers to review financial performance, investigate variances, and identify opportunities to improve margins.
Oversee work-in-progress reporting and ensure appropriate revenue recognition for construction contracts.
Develop and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets, strengthen financial accuracy, and support compliance.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning activities.
Manage QuickBooks and related accounting systems, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and improve reporting.
Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and tax professionals to support audits, tax filings, and other reporting requirements.
Guide and develop accounting team members while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
5+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, including experience in the construction industry.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
CPA preferred.
Demonstrated experience overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and construction accounting practices, including job costing, work-in-progress reporting, and revenue recognition.
Proven ability to manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes accurately and efficiently.
Proficiency with QuickBooks or equivalent accounting software, along with strong Excel skills.
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and project profitability reporting.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, with exceptional attention to detail.
Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with leadership, accounting staff, and construction project teams.
A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
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Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy