Accounts Payable Specialist

Description

Construction Controller

Location:

South Florida (Onsite)

Overview

A commercial real estate developer is seeking a Construction Controller to lead all financial operations across its construction portfolio. This role is responsible for overseeing accounting, job costing, financial reporting, and project-level financial performance, while partnering with leadership to provide clear, actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities

+ Financial Oversight:
Lead all accounting functions including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, collections, and monthly close

+ Job Costing & Project Finance:
Maintain accurate job cost records, monitor project performance, and support project managers with cost-to-complete analysis

+ Budgeting & Forecasting:
Manage annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and cash flow planning at both company and project levels

+ WIP & Revenue Recognition:
Prepare and review work-in-progress schedules, revenue recognition, and margin analysis

+ Billing & Compliance:
Oversee AIA billing, lien waivers, retainage, certified payroll, and tax compliance

+ Internal Controls:
Establish and maintain strong financial controls, approval workflows, and audit-ready processes

+ Contracts & Vendor Management:
Review subcontractor agreements, purchase orders, and vendor terms for financial accuracy and risk mitigation

+ Team Leadership:
Manage and develop accounting staff to ensure accurate and timely financial operations

+ Executive Reporting:
Deliver monthly financial statements and support leadership with performance insights

Requirements

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