Construction Financial Controller

• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Austin, Texas (Lakeway)

Full-Time | In-Person

Buildlabs Texas is a luxury custom home builder specializing in high-end residential construction with a focus on craftsmanship, innovation, operational excellence, and advanced building technology. Our work combines sophisticated design, premium construction standards, and a collaborative team culture to deliver exceptional custom homes throughout the Hamptons and expanding markets to other regions.

As our company continues to grow, we are seeking a highly organized, financially driven, and construction-experienced Financial Controller to join our leadership team in Austin, Texas.

This is a hands‑on position responsible for leading the accounting department and personally performing accounting, payroll, job costing, and financial reporting work across multiple company entities and locations.

The Construction Financial Controller will both lead the accounting department and personally perform daily accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, payroll coordination, job costing, and month‑end close. This role requires active participation in the work, alongside supervision of accounting personnel. The ideal candidate will possess strong construction accounting experience and excellent organizational skills.

This role will work closely with company leadership, accounting personnel, project managers, estimators, HR, and operations teams to help maintain strong financial systems and accountability throughout the organization.

The Financial Controller will also lead the practical use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools within accounting and financial operations to improve workflows, develop and standardize processes, reduce manual work, and strengthen reporting. This requires hands‑on experience evaluating and applying AI tools while maintaining financial accuracy, appropriate internal controls, and the confidentiality of company information.

Financial Management and Reporting

• Lead and personally perform day-to-day accounting across multiple company entities and locations, including AP, AR, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and financial integrity.
• Assist leadership with budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and financial planning.
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, insurance representatives, and tax professionals.
• Utilize and oversee accounting systems including Quick Books and related financial reporting platforms.

Construction Accounting and Job Costing

• Perform and manage project-based accounting, budgeting, and job costing.
• Monitor project budgets, commitments, subcontractor costs, purchase orders, and project financial performance.
• Prepare and maintain Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and construction financial reports.
• Ensure accurate allocation of labor, materials, subcontractors, equipment, and overhead costs to projects.
• Review contracts, schedules of values, change orders, and billing structures for financial accuracy.
• Personally prepare and process AIA billing and related financial documentation.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Operations teams to maintain accurate project financial data within Procore and related construction management systems.

Payroll Oversight and Labor Cost Management

• Personally prepare and reconcile payroll records while coordinating payroll and maintaining financial controls across company locations and entities.
• Review payroll reporting, labor allocations, project coding accuracy, and payroll-related…