Financial Controller

Metric Geo is partnering with a leading 100% employee-owned construction contractor specializing in excavation, site utilities, heavy civil services across the Greater Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, on the search for an experienced Controller.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on finance leader to take ownership of the company's accounting and financial operations while partnering closely with senior leadership and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all day-to-day accounting and financial operations for the organization
• Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review accurate financial statements, management reports, and financial analysis
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, billing, collections, and general ledger activities
• Partner closely with project management, estimating, operations, and executive leadership to monitor project financial performance
• Provide financial oversight of construction projects, including job costing, work-in-progress reporting, committed costs, revenue recognition, and project profitability
• Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, cash-flow projections, and financial models
• Monitor project and company performance against budgets and identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and regulatory obligations
• Coordinate annual audits, tax filings, insurance requirements, and relationships with external accounting and financial partners
• Manage and develop the accounting/finance team, providing leadership, mentorship, and performance management
• Improve accounting processes, systems, and reporting to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Support senior leadership with financial analysis and recommendations for strategic business decisions
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, banking relationships, and overall financial health
• Assist with capital expenditures, equipment financing, and other financial initiatives
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely completion of reporting requirements
• Support the company's employee-ownership structure by providing clear financial information and promoting accountability across the organization
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, cost control, and operational efficiency
• Perform other finance and accounting duties as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required
• 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with significant experience in the construction industry preferred
• Previous experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leadership role
• Strong understanding of construction accounting, job costing, WIP, percentage-of-completion accounting, and project financial reporting
• Experience managing accounting teams and working cross-functionally with operations and project management
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Experience with construction accounting/ERP systems preferred
• Strong understanding of cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both field and corporate teams
• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail
• Ability to operate effectively in a hands-on, entrepreneurial construction environment
• CPA designation or CPA-track experience is a plus
• Experience with in an employee-owned/ESOP organization is a plus
• Construction, excavation, utilities, heavy civil, or related industry experience strongly preferred
• Ability to work onsite in the Greater DFW Metroplex

What's In It For You

Financial Wellbeing

• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• 401(k) with company contribution and Roth option
• 100% employee-owned company through an ESOP
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Employee referral rewards
• Long-term career growth with an established industry leader
• Opportunity to have a direct impact on the financial performance and strategic direction of a respected North Texas construction company
• Work alongside an experienced team delivering excavation, site utility, trucking, and surveying solutions across the DFW market
• Join a company with 40+ years of industry experience and a strong commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and employee ownership