Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Construction Controller

Location: Atlanta, GA

Reports To: VP of Finance

FLSA: Exempt

The Construction Controller oversees all financial operations of the company, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong financial controls across job costing, budgeting, forecasting, and company-wide financial reporting. This role partners closely with project managers, operations leadership, and executive management to drive profitability, monitor financial performance, and support strategic decision‑making. The Controller plays a critical role in developing internal processes, strengthening accounting practices, and ensuring the financial health of construction projects and the overall business.

• Oversee all general ledger activity, month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Prepare accurate financial statements, job cost reports, WIP schedules, and executive dashboards.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, treasury functions, and banking relationships.
• Ensure timely and accurate AP, AR, payroll, and billing processes.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.

• Oversee and validate job costing, contract billing, and project financial performance.
• Partner with project managers to review budgets, change orders, labor costs, and margin forecasts.
• Analyze WIP reports and provide recommendations to leadership on project profitability.
• Ensure proper revenue recognition practices under percentage‑of‑completion or other applicable methods.

• Lead annual budgeting process, including revenue, expense, labor, and capital projections.
• Monitor budget variances and provide insights to improve accuracy and financial performance.
• Develop rolling forecasts to support operational and strategic decision‑making.

• Serve as financial advisor to operations, estimating, and project management teams.
• Implement and refine financial systems, reporting tools, and accounting software (Sage, Viewpoint, Procore Finance, Quick Books, etc.).
• Assist with contract review, insurance audits, and subcontractor compliance requirements.
• Ensure accurate tracking of equipment costs, overhead allocation, and project‑related expenses.

• Lead and mentor accounting team, promoting a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Establish clear processes for billing, collections, payroll, and month‑end close.
• Collaborate with HR, operations, and executive leadership on company‑wide initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with federal and state tax regulations, including sales/use tax and payroll tax.
• Prepare documentation for external audits and coordinate with auditors.
• Oversee licensing, insurance certificates, and financial compliance related to construction contracts.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; construction industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of job costing, WIP reporting, percentage‑of‑completion accounting, and contract billing.
• Proficiency with construction accounting software (e.g., Sage 300, Viewpoint Vista, Procore, CMiC, Quick Books).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and support both field and office operations.
• Experience managing an accounting team is a plus.
• Financial accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strategic analysis and problem‑solving.
• Leadership and team development.
• Strong communication and collaboration.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, project‑driven environment.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting, Auditing and Finance

Construction, Building Construction, and Real Estate