Construction Controller

* JHM is assisting a client search for an Accounting Manager in Chattanooga, TN. *

The Controller is responsible for overseeing the company's day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial information. This position manages the accounting close process, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, general ledger, job costing, budgeting support, and internal controls.

The Controller works closely with the CFO, President/CEO, project managers, operations leadership, and other departments to provide accurate financial information and support effective business decisions.

The ideal candidate will have strong accounting and leadership experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Construction accounting experience is preferred, particularly experience with job costing, WIP reporting, percentage-of-completion accounting, retainage, subcontractor accounting, and project financial reporting.

• Oversee the company's day-to-day accounting operations.
• Manage the general ledger and ensure accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies and procedures.

• Oversee project-level accounting and job cost reporting.
• Ensure project costs are accurately coded and allocated.
• Monitor labor, materials, subcontractors, equipment, and other project costs.
• Review job cost reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist project managers in understanding project financial performance.
• Monitor project budgets, actual costs, committed costs, and estimated costs to complete.
• Prepare and/or review WIP schedules and percentage-of-completion calculations.
• Monitor project gross margins and identify unusual variances.
• Track retainage, change orders, back charges, and other project-related financial activity.
• Assist with identifying project cost overruns and potential margin issues.
• Prepare and/or oversee monthly financial statements.
• Prepare balance sheets, income statements, cash flow reports, and other financial reports.
• Analyze financial results and investigate significant variances.
• Prepare financial reports for the CFO, President/CEO, and management team.
• Maintain accurate supporting schedules and account reconciliations.
• Assist with year-end financial statements, audits, reviews, and tax preparation.
• Ensure financial reporting is completed accurately and on schedule.

• Assist the CFO and leadership team with annual budgeting and forecasting.
• Prepare budget-to-actual reports and investigate variances.
• Provide financial information necessary for cash flow forecasting.
• Monitor accounts receivable and accounts payable activity to support cash flow management.
• Identify trends and potential financial issues for management.

• Maintain and monitor appropriate internal accounting controls.
• Ensure proper segregation of duties within the accounting function.
• Monitor compliance with company accounting policies and procedures.
• Assist with tax reporting and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with external CPA, tax, audit, and other professional advisors.
• Maintain confidential financial information and records.
• Supervise, lead, and develop accounting staff.
• Assign and monitor daily responsibilities and workloads.
• Provide…