Controller - Demolition

Location: Dallas, Texas
Reports to: Support Services Leader

Solid Rock Recruiting is partnering with an established demolition contractor to identify an experienced, hands-on Controller for its Dallas, Texas operation.

Reporting to the Support Services Leader
, the Controller will oversee the division's accounting function, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll
. This individual will play a key role in managing day-to-day accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial reporting, and supporting the financial health of the business.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of construction accounting experience
, understands project-based financial management, and can step into the role with minimal ramp-up time. This is an opportunity for a practical, detail-oriented accounting professional to take ownership of the accounting function, improve processes, and make an immediate impact on the operation.

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll
  .

• Lead and support accounting personnel, ensuring accurate and timely transaction processing, reconciliations, and reporting.

• Manage the month-end close process and maintain accurate general ledger records.

• Establish and maintain effective accounting procedures and internal controls
  .

• Ensure financial transactions are properly recorded and accounting deadlines are consistently met.

• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, accuracy, and efficiency.

• Oversee job-cost accounting and monitor project-level financial performance.

• Review project budgets, actual costs, cost variances, and profitability.

• Prepare and maintain work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and percentage-of-completion reporting, as applicable.

• Monitor project billing, collections, subcontractor costs, and cash flow.

• Partner with operational leadership to identify financial risks, investigate variances, and support informed business decisions.

• Help ensure project costs and financial results are accurately reflected in the company's accounting records.

• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, and financial planning.

• Ensure timely account reconciliations and accurate financial records.

• Coordinate audit, tax, and reporting requirements as needed.

• Maintain appropriate financial controls and consistent accounting practices.

• Provide leadership with reliable financial information to support operational and business decisions.

• Utilize accounting and construction-management software to maintain accurate financial information.

• Improve accounting workflows, reporting processes, and internal procedures.

• Help ensure accounting systems and processes support the operational needs of the demolition division.

• Support the effective use of technology to improve efficiency and financial visibility.

• 5+ years of construction accounting experience
  , ideally with a general contractor, specialty contractor, demolition company, or similar project-based business.

• Experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager
  , or in a comparable accounting leadership role.

• Strong understanding of construction accounting, job costing, WIP schedules, and project financial reporting
  .

• Experience overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll
  .

• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial statements, reconciliations, and month-end close.

• Demonstrated ability to lead accounting personnel, manage competing priorities, and take ownership of day-to-day…