Controller / Accounting Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled Controller / Accounting Manager with a strong background in construction accounting, public works compliance, and team leadership. This hands-on role combines strong tactical execution with strategic financial thinking. Working closely with the CFO, the position oversees day-to-day financial operations for a general contractor managing multiple concurrent projects, while providing insight and support to improve financial visibility, project performance, contractual compliance, internal controls, and company-wide accountability.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in job costing, progress billing, prevailing wage, certified payroll/public works compliance, and lien release/stop notice processes, as well as experience managing relationships with clients, subcontractors, and third-party compliance firms. Maintaining a collaborative, positive, and patient approach with the internal team, clients, subcontractors, third-party compliance companies, and bank/surety contacts is essential to fostering strong, productive partnerships.

This role will lead a high-performing team, manage full-cycle accounting functions, and collaborate closely with executive leadership, project managers, external partners, and subcontractors to ensure financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and strategic budget planning.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Partner with the CFO to manage and guide all financial operations, contractual obligations, public works compliance, and strategic planning
• Provide financial analysis and strategic insights to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning
• Support financial decision-making across departments by aligning financial strategy with operational goals
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, HR, and project management teams to ensure aligned financial planning with business goals

Accounting Operations

• Manage day-to-day accounting functions including A/R, A/P, payroll (including prevailing wage and certified payroll), job costing, general ledger, and financial reporting
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and work-in-progress (WIP) schedules
• Ensure GAAP compliance and regulatory adherence, including tax filings and audit readiness
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial project analysis and project financial close-out processes
• Track and manage project budgets, change orders, billing cycles, and project-related financial documentation
• Manage the work-in-progress billing process, including subcontractor invoicing, lien releases, stop notices, and supporting documentation to ensure accurate and timely billing and payments
• Supervise and mentor accounting team members, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement

Contract Administration & Compliance

• Review and interpret project specifications for contractual and compliance requirements, including maintaining subcontractor approved labor rates, markup limits, billing terms, due dates, and compliance deadlines
• Oversee coordination with clients and third-party labor compliance agencies to ensure timely and accurate reporting and adherence to meet public works compliance and certified payroll reporting standards of both the company and its subcontractors

Systems & Process Management

• Implement, maintain, and improve accounting processes and procedures and platforms in close coordination with the CFO (e.g., Accubuild, Procore)
• Manage the corporate spend management account, including merchant permissions and controls; ensure weekly import and reconciliation into the accounting system
• Support ongoing system optimization, internal controls, and process improvements

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Manage and nurture relationships with clients, subcontractors, banks, surety partners, and third-party compliance firms to maintain strong, collaborative partnerships.
• Coordinate with external auditors, banks, CPA firms, insurance providers, and financial institutions
• Represent the company in external financial matters including audits, insurance reviews, and banking relationships
• Communicate financial procedures clearly and patiently across departments to support team-wide understanding and alignment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred)
• 5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role within the construction industry
• Deep understanding of construction accounting, including job costing, progress billing, WIP schedules, prevailing wage, certified payroll, and public works compliance
• Familiarity with lien releases and stop notice processes
• Hands-on experience with construction accounting and software such as:
• Accubuild, Sage Intacct, Sage 300 CRE, Foundation, Procore
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills
• Proven ability to manage complex financial operations
• Demonstrated ability to manage compliance and contractual requirements
• Experience managing relationships with clients, subcontractors, third-party compliance firms, banks, and surety partners
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a solutions-oriented, “can-do” attitude
• Ability to train and guide team members through system transitions and process improvements
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
• Familiarity with project bidding workflows and importing bid data into accounting system
• Collaborative leadership style with patience and professionalism in managing diverse stakeholder relationships

Pay: Up to $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person